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Haryana and Rajasthan is primarily an agricultural state. About 65% of population resides in rural area and engaged in agriculture which is the leading occupation for the residents of the states. In Haryana and Rajasthan, because of vast arid tracts, the resources have not as yet been fully assessed and whatever information is available has not been rationally utilized to upgrade effective utilization of this resource. The present paper deals with land-use in state at different points of time and thus studies the factors affecting land use changes. The objective of the present paper is to find out the land use in different categories and the trend of variations so that the characteristics of land utilization may be analyzed for future planning. The study shows that even after a long period of planned initiatives and different policy measures adopted by a government or non-government organizations in the state, there have not been major changes in land use pattern in Haryana and Rajasthan. Based on secondary data, the study analyses trends of variations in land use pattern in Haryana and Rajasthan and provides policy implications for future planning. Haryana and Rajasthan are now one of important contributors to the country's production of food grains and milk. Haryana and Rajasthan are self-sufficient in food production and the second and third largest contributor to India's central pool of food grains.