Second fastest growing state in India At a CAGR* of 16.5 per cent, Gujarats growth was the second highest in India between 2005-06 and 2011-12. Second highest number of FDI proposals Gujarat attracted 131 FDI proposals worth US$ 3.7 billion over 2011-12 and became the state with the second highest number of FDI proposals. Petro capital of India Gujarat is very strong in the petroleum sector and is considered the petro capital of India. The state has the most developed gas pipeline network in the country, supplying piped natural gas to nearly 5,72,661 domestic households, 8,070 commercial establishments, 2,415 industrial customers and 183 CNG Stations. Top milk procuring and second highest milk producing state Gujarat is the top milk procuring state in the country, with 10.3 million kilograms of milk procured per day (about 35 per cent of Indias total milk procurement) during 2011-12. Also, Gujarat is the second largest milk producing state (9.8 million tonnes over 2011-12) in India. Largest producer of processed diamonds The state is the worlds largest producer of processed diamonds and accounts for 80 per cent of Indias diamond exports. Largest denim producer With a contribution of 70 per cent to Indias denim production, Gujarat is the largest manufacturer of denim in the country and the third largest in the world. Largest cotton producer and exporter Gujarat contributed about 30 per cent and 60 per cent to Indias cotton production and total cotton exports, respectively, during 2011-12, making it the largest producer and exporter of cotton in the country. Strong agriculture sector In the last five years, Gujarat has registered about 11 per cent growth in agriculture against Indias average of about 4 per cent. The state has the highest productivity of potato and onion, and it is also the largest producer of seed spices (such as cumin, fennel and isabgol) in the country. Highest number of ports With one major port and 41 non-major ports, Gujarat has the highest number of operational and commercial cargo ports in India. Growing demand High economic growth and industrial development Average annual GSDP (gross state domestic product) growth rate from 2004-05 to 2012-13 was about 16.0 per cent. Gujarat has achieved the distinction of being one of the most industrially developed states. Accounting for five per cent of the total Indian population, Gujarat contributes 24.6 per cent to Indias goods exports. Policy incentives Gujarat is the only state in India where the state government has framed policies in almost all key sectors such as industry, power, ports, roads, agriculture and minerals. Gujarats Industrial Policy, 2009, offers attractive incentives and concessions for prospective investors. Facilitating infrastructure Gujarat has excellent infrastructure as compared to the other states. There are 42 ports, 13 domestic airports and one international airport. The state also has an extensive road and rail network. A 2,200 km gas-grid supplies gas to the industrial areas. There are 83 product clusters, 257 industrial estates, 32 notified special economic zones and upcoming infrastructure on the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). Rich labour pool Gujarat has a good educational infrastructure with premier institutes in management, fashion, design, infrastructure planning and pharmaceuticals. There are industrial training institutes in each district to train manpower for the shop floor level. The state government has undertaken many initiatives to encourage innovation in the education sector. FY2000-10 8.2 per cent share in India's incremental GDP FY2011-20 9.1 per cent share in India's incremental GDP Advantage Gujarat Gujarat is located on the western coast of India and has the longest coastline of 1,600 km in the country. The state shares its borders with Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. The Arabian Sea borders the state both to the west and the south-west.
Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Bhavnagar and Jamnagar are some of the key cities of the state. There are eight agro-climatic zones in the state that support cultivation of a wide range of crops.
The most commonly spoken language of the state is Gujarati. Hindi and English are the other Indian languages used. Sources: Gujarat Socio Economic Review 2012-13, www.gujaratindia.com, *Provisional data Census 2011 Parameters Gujarat Capital Gandhinagar Geographical area (sq km) 196,024 Administrative districts (No) 26 Population density (persons per sq km)* 308 Total population (million)* 60.4 Male population (million)* 31.5 Female population (million)* 28.9 Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males)* 917 Literacy rate (%)* 79.3 Source: Maps of India Parameter Gujarat All-States Source Economy GSDP as a percentage of all states GSDP 7.3* 100 Planning Commission Databook, October 2013, current prices Average GSDP growth rate (%)* 17.0*** 15.6 Planning Commission Databook, October 2013, current prices Per capita GSDP (US$) 1,870.4* 1,414.7 Planning Commission Databook, October 2013, current prices Physical infrastructure Installed power capacity (MW) 26,126.46 228,721.73 Central Electricity Authority, as of September 2013 Wireless subscribers (No) 52,140,709^ 870,582,006 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of September 2013 Broadband subscribers (No) 834,250# 15,360,000 Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, as of September 2013 National highway length (km) 3,828 79,116 National Highways Authority of India Major and minor ports (No) 1+41 12+187 Indian Ports Association Airports (No) 14 133 Airports Authority of India Notes: *Data for 2011-12, **Calculated in Indian rupee terms, ***2004-05 to 2011-12; ^Including Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli # In 2011-12, Including Dadra & Nagar Haveli Parameter Gujarat All-States Source Social indicators Literacy rate (%) 79.3 74.0 Provisional data Census 2011 Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 21.1 21.6 SRS Bulletin (www.censusindia.gov.in), October 2013 Investments FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 9.1 206.0 Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, April 2000 to October 2013 Outstanding investments (US$ billion) 255.4 2,658.2 CMIE (2012-13) Industrial infrastructure PPP projects (No) 74 881 www.pppindiadatabase.com SEZs (No) 30 392 Notified as of July 2013, www.sezindia.nic.in PPP: Public Private Partnership, SEZ: Special Economic Zone, SRS: Sample Registration System 45.2 55.3 62.7 81.8 80.1 91.0 116.4 127.6 2 0 0 4 - 0 5 2 0 0 5 - 0 6 2 0 0 6 - 0 7 2 0 0 7 - 0 8 2 0 0 8 - 0 9 2 0 0 9 - 1 0 2 0 1 0 - 1 1 2 0 1 1 - 1 2 At current prices, Gujarats GSDP was about US$ 127.6 billion over 2011-12.
The states GSDP expanded at a CAGR of 17.0* per cent from 2004-05 to 2011-12. Source: Planning Commission Databook 2013, *CAGR calculated in rupee terms Note: GSDP Gross State Domestic Product, CAGR Compound Annual Growth Rate GSDP of Gujarat at current prices (in US$ billion) CAGR: 17.0%* 38.3 45.9 53.6 62.6 70.0 82.6 102.9 118.7 2 0 0 4 - 0 5 2 0 0 5 - 0 6 2 0 0 6 - 0 7 2 0 0 7 - 0 8 2 0 0 8 - 0 9 2 0 0 9 - 1 0 2 0 1 0 - 1 1 2 0 1 1 - 1 2 Gujarats NSDP was about US$ 118.7 billion during 2011-12.
The states NSDP expanded at a CAGR of 17.5* per cent from 2004-05 to 2011-12. Source: Planning Commission Databook 2013, *CAGR calculated in rupee terms Note: NSDP Net State Domestic Product, CAGR Compound Annual Growth Rate NSDP of Gujarat at current prices (in US$ billion) CAGR: 17.5%* 841 1,011 1,129 1,454 1,403 1,571 1,983 2,145 2 0 0 4 - 0 5 2 0 0 5 - 0 6 2 0 0 6 - 0 7 2 0 0 7 - 0 8 2 0 0 8 - 0 9 2 0 0 9 - 1 0 2 0 1 0 - 1 1 2 0 1 1 - 1 2 The states per capita GSDP stood at US$ 2,145.3 over 2011-12 compared to US$ 841.0 during 2004-05.
Per capita GSDP increased at a CAGR of 15.4* per cent between 2004-05 and 2011-12. Source: Planning Commission Databook 2013, *CAGR calculated in rupee terms Per capita GSDP (US$) CAGR: 15.4%* 712 853 958 1,243 1,199 1,352 1,729 1,870 2 0 0 4 - 0 5 2 0 0 5 - 0 6 2 0 0 6 - 0 7 2 0 0 7 - 0 8 2 0 0 8 - 0 9 2 0 0 9 - 1 0 2 0 1 0 - 1 1 2 0 1 1 - 1 2 Gujarats per capita NSDP was US$ 1,870.4 over 2011-12 vis--vis US$ 712.4 during 2004-05.
Per capita NSDP increased at an average rate of 15.8* per cent between 2004-05 and 2011-12. Source: Planning Commission Databook 2013, *CAGR calculated in rupee terms Per capita NSDP (US$) CAGR: 15.8%* 20.9 21.8 35.9 36.1 43.2 42.1 2004-2005 2011-12 Primary Secondary Tertiary During 2011-12, the tertiary sector contributed 42.1 per cent to the states GSDP at current prices, followed by secondary (36.1 per cent) and primary (21.8 per cent).
At a CAGR of 18.9 per cent, the primary sector has been the fastest growing sector among others from 2004-05 to 2011-12.
The tertiary sector expanded at a CAGR of 16.3 per cent between 2004-05 and 2011-12. Growth was driven by trade, hotels, real estate, finance, insurance, transport, communications and other services sectors.
The secondary sector increased at a CAGR of 16.8 per cent between 2004-05 and 2011-12. Growth was led by manufacturing, construction and electricity, and gas & water supply sectors. Source: Socio-Economic Review of Gujarat, 2012-13 *CAGR calculated in rupee terms
Percentage distribution of GSDP CAGR* 18.9% 16.3% 16.8% Sources: Socio-Economic Review of Gujarat, 2012-13, Indian Horticulture Database 2013, National Horticulture Board, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Government of India, Reserve Bank of India, *2011-12, ^000 Bales (170 kgs each) Crop Annual production in 2012-13 (000 metric tonnes) Sugarcane* 14,176 Cotton 8,680^ Wheat 3,135 Banana* 4,047 Groundnut 758 Potato 2,396 Rice 1,503 Onion* 1,562 Bajra (millet) 1,071 Maize* 787 Tobacco* 278 Gram* 273 Coconut 218 Gujarat has a robust agricultural economy; crop area covers more than 50.0 per cent of the states total land area.
During 2012-13, total food grain and oilseed production in the state was at around 7.33 million tonnes and 2.89 million tonnes, respectively.
Sugarcane is the major crop in Gujarat, followed by cotton, wheat, groundnuts and potato. Sugarcane production in the state totalled around 14.17 million tonnes over 2011-12.
Other major crops grown in the state include tobacco, coconuts, rice, onion, jowar (sorghum), bajra (millets), oilseeds, maize, tur and gram.
Banana production in the state totalled around 4.05 million tonnes over 2011-12. According to the DIPP, FDI inflows totalled US$ 9.0 billion from April 2000 to March 2013.
During 2012-13, outstanding investments in the state were around US$ 233.6 billion.
Of the total outstanding investments, the electricity sector accounted for around 38.4 per cent, followed by services (22.9 per cent).
Gujarat attracted 131 FDI proposals worth US$ 3.7 billion over 2011-12 and became the state with the second highest number of FDI proposals. Source: CMIE Break up of outstanding investments by sector (2012-13) Note: DIPP - Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion 38.4% 22.9% 19.5% 15.3% 2.4% 1.4% Electricity Services Manufacturing Real estate Irrigation Mining Sources: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat, Socio-Economic Review of Gujarat 2012-13, Economic Survey of India 2011-12, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India During 2011-12, Gujarat contributed 25 per cent to Indias total exports of goods.
Exports include products from sectors such as textiles, petroleum, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, engineering, gems and jewellery.
Export products from intermediate and minor ports include naphtha, petrol, clinker, cement, oil cakes, bauxite, paraxylene, salt, soda ash, food grains, cement clinker, ethylene and pet-cock.
During 2011-12, the Kandla port and non-major ports handled 82.5 million tonnes and 259.0 million tonnes of cargo, respectively. Over 2011-12, cargo handled by non-major ports in the state increased by around 12 per cent year-on-year.
Gujarat is the largest exporter of cotton (60.0 per cent) in the country. At the end of 2009-10, the state had around 18,421 km of state highways, 20,503 km of major district roads, 10,227 km of other district roads and 24,852 km of village roads.
Almost 96.7 percent of roads are surfaced and all-weather roads. The Government of Gujarat, through GIDB, prepared a vision document Blueprint for Infrastructure in Gujarat (BIG)-2020. It has identified a series of projects and investments required across the road sector to be implemented on priority basis for Gujarats inclusive growth.
Pragatipath Yojana, a state government initiative introduced in 2005, envisages the development of nine high-speed corridors, and widening of highways to connect tribal, coastal, industrial and rural areas with mainstream areas. Total length of the project is 3,710 km at a cost of US$ 450 million. Sources: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Annual Report 2012-13, Socio-Economic Review of Gujarat, 2012-13 *In 2012-13, **At the end of 31 st March 2011, ^At the end of year 2009-10 Type of road Length (km) National Highways 3,828* State Highways 18,421** Major District Roads 20,503^ Other District Roads 10,227^ Village Roads 24,852^ Source: Gujarat State Road Development Corporation National Highways State Highways Railways Note: GIDB - Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board The rail traffic in Gujarat mainly falls under the following divisions of Western Railway: Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Ratlam, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
The state had a railway network of 5,271 km as of March 2011.
Ahmedabad, Anand, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Godhra, Porbandar, Rajkot, Vadodara (Baroda) and Valsad are some of the important railway stations in the state.
The government has proposed a mass-transit rail system, MEGA. The project aims to build a Metro cum Regional Rail Transit System, which would connect the cities of Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. The central government has allotted US$ 2 million to MEGA for FY 2013-14. The state government held a meeting with a French business delegation of 14 companies at Gandhinagar in October to explore possibility for investments in the MEGA. Source: http://www.gujaratmetrorail.com Note: MEGA - Metrolink Express for Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad Source: Maps of India Source: dholerasir.com/EarlyBirdProjects.aspx International airport Domestic airport Ahmedabad Bhavnagar Bhuj Jamnagar Rajkot Vadodara Palanpur Porbandhar Surat Keshod Kandla Mandvi Deesa Mundra The state has 13 domestic airports (the highest in any state) and one international airport.
The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad is Indias seventh busiest airport, with an average of 112 aircraft movements per day over 2011-12. In 2010, a new terminal building (terminal 2) was inaugurated, which has been built at a project cost of US$ 60 million.
There are domestic airports at Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Kandla, Keshod, Deesa, Porbandar, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Mundra, Mandvi and Palanpur.
A feasibility study for an international airport at Fedra in Dholera (about 130 km away from Ahmedabad) has been completed in January 2010. Once ready, the airport could be extremely useful for passenger and cargo purposes. The state government has also signed an MoU with Delhi Metro Industrial Corridor Development Company in this regard. Source: Ports of Gujarat Sector Profile, Vibrant Gujarat, GMB Note: GMB Gujarat Maritime Board Maroli Hazira Magdalla Dahej Dholera Bhavnagar Mithivirdi Pipava v Simar Porbandar Okha Sikka Jamnagar Navlakhi Kandla Jakhau Positra Khambha t Mahuva Jafrabad Mundra Sutrapada Vansi Borsi Major ports Private sector ports GMB ports The state has one of the strongest port infrastructures in India. It is the first state in India to take up port privatisation.
Gujarat has 42 ports along a 1,600 km coastline including one major port at Kandla and 41 minor ports.
GMB, which manages 41 non-major ports, has developed port privatisation models such as private/joint sector ports, private jetties, captive jetties and GMB jetties.
The state has five direct berthing commercial ports, seven direct berthing captive port terminals and four lighterage- cargo ports.
The state handled the largest (73.6 per cent) share of cargo traffic in Indias non-major ports, and 14.7 per cent in Indias major ports over 2011-12. Sources: Socio-Economic Review of Gujarat, 2012-13, Ministry of Shipping, Government of India Note: LNG - Liquefied Natural Gas Pipava Magdalla Hazira Porbandhar Okha Mundhra Kandla Sikka Navlakhi Jamnagar Dahej The state has two LNG terminals that offer transportation facilities for natural gas, crude oil and petroleum products from the Middle East and Europe.
The state has a vast hinterland surrounded by the northwest markets of Rajasthan, Delhi/NCR, and Punjab. Together, these areas generate approximately 60 per cent of India's cargo, of which a majority is currently handled by the ports of Gujarat.
It has a large external trade potential, given its vast coastline.
The intermediate and minor ports of Gujarat handled a total cargo of 259.0 million tonnes during 2011-12. This implies an increase of about 12.1 per cent compared to the previous year.
The Kandla port handled 82.5 million tonnes of cargo during 2011-12. Many upcoming ports are being developed as captive ports to cater to specific company and industry requirements.
The state undertakes fast-track clearance in establishment of ports through private participation.
There is an increase in connectivity to non-major ports owing to the development of the Delhi-Mumbai Dedicated Freight Corridor.
More than 4,800 ships and 1,000 sailing vessels visit the ports of Gujarat every year. Source: Ports of Gujarat, Sector Profile 2008-09, Gujarat Government, Socio-Economic Review of Gujarat, 2012-13 Key private sector stakeholders in Gujarat's ports sector Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited Reliance Industries Limited Maersk Welspun Petronet LNG Shell The government of Gujarat has initiated several steps for the development of a world-class port city at Mundra.
The proposed site measures about 502 sq km.
Key site selection parameters included strategic location and connectivity, low cropping intensity, key stakeholder requirements and avoiding ecologically sensitive areas. Source: Ports of Gujarat, Sector Profile 2008-09, Gujarat Government. Growth of ports traffic (million tonnes) 231 77 154 259 83 176 Total traffic Export traffic Import traffic 2010-11 2011-12 12,110.4 13,908.1 15,722.6 21,917.8 26,414.0 26,126.5 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14* As of September 2013, Gujarat had a total installed power generation capacity of 26,126.46 MW (comprised 15,589.70 MW, 6,886.90 MW and 3,649.86 MW under private, state and central utilities, respectively).
Thermal power contributed 20,734.74 MW to total installed power generation capacity, followed by hydropower (790.00 MW), nuclear power (559.32 MW) and renewable power (4,042.4 MW).
100 per cent of Gujarat's villages have electricity connections for 24-hour power supply through Jyotirgram Yojana.
In November, the central government has announced plans to develop a 4,000 MW project in the state.
Gujarat has a pipeline grid which supplies piped natural gas to nearly 5,72,661 domestic households, 8,070 commercial establishments, 2,415 industrial customers and 183 CNG Stations.
GSPC Gas Company Ltd, a distribution arm of Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd, supplies 4.33 MMSCMD of gas to more than 382,000 domestic households, 1,400 commercial & non-commercial customers, 143 CNG stations and 1,700 industrial customers in the state. Source: Socio-Economic Review of Gujarat, 2012-13 MMSCMD: Million Metric Standard Cubic Metres Per Day; CNG - Compressed Natural Gas Installed power capacity (MW) Source: Central Electricity Authority *As of August 2013 GSPL is the nodal agency responsible for setting up a gas grid in Gujarat, operating on common carriage basis.
GGCL currently operates a 1,550 km and 350 km under construction/development pipeline network. It is planning to set up a pipeline network of about 3,000 km in Gujarat.
GGCL has a total gas pipeline length of about 2,700 km and services 230,000 customers. Source: Gujarat State Petronet Limited (GSPL) Annual Report 2012-13 MMSCMD: Million metric standard cubic metre per day, *Includes 18 MMSCMD of re-gassified LNG LNG: Liquefied Natural Gas GSPLs Integrated Gas-grid Current transmission 42 mmscmd* Commissioned pipeline 2,163 km Under construction pipeline 1,050 km Sources: Socio-Economic Review of Gujarat, 2012-13, Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board Note: GSPC - Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd GSPL - Gujarat State Petronet Ltd GGCL - Gujarat Gas Company Ltd GAIL - Gas authority of India Ltd GSPC has holdings in over 64 oil and gas fields; 53 of these blocks are located in India and 11 are located in Australia, Egypt, Indonesia and Yemen.
GSPC is known for its discovery of the largest gas reserve in India at the Krishna-Godavari basin.
Gujarat has the most developed gas pipeline network in the country. The gas pipeline network is being operated by GSPL, GGCL and GAIL.
GAIL primarily serves consumers who have been allocated natural gas by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Its pipeline network can be divided into three sections: South Gujarat Network, North Gujarat Network and ex- Hazira. Sources: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Report September 2013 Department of Telecommunications, Annual Report 2012-13, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, India Post, ^Including Dadra & Nagar Haveli *As of December 2011 **As of January 2013 Note: SRDN - State Disaster Resource Network BISAG - Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics Telecom infrastructure (September 2013) Wireless connections 52,140,709^ Wire-line connections 1,722,622 Broadband subscribers 834,250* Post offices 8,934** Telephone exchanges 2,983* Tele-density (in per cent) 87.29 As of December 2011, the state had 834,250 broadband subscribers.
According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Gujarat had 52.1 million wireless connections and 1.7 million wire-line subscribers as of September 2013.
All district headquarters are provided with back-up support of transportable V-SAT terminals.
The state has the SDRN a database of disaster management related inventory.
The BISAG has satellite communication facilities with a dedicated bandwidth. Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Note: GSWAN - Gujarat State Wide Area Network SICN - Sachivalaya Integrated Communication Network SWAGAT - State Wide Attention on Grievances with Application of Technology IWDMS - Integrated Workflow and Document Management System Major telecom operators in Gujarat Vodafone Essar IDEA Cellular Bharti Airtel Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Reliance Communications Aircel Limited Tata Teleservices Uninor GSWAN, is one of the largest IP-based WANs connecting over 3,200 government offices.
The state has the SICN with over 7,400 voice connections.
There is a facility for online redressing of citizens grievances through the SWAGAT.
IWDMS streamlines documentation in government offices.
Google is planning to help 50,000 SMEs in Gujarat get online by the end of 2014.
Tata Consultancy Services launched a software development facility in Gandhinagar in November 2013. The facility will serve global customers across industry segments. Note: SPPWCS - Sardar Patel Participatory Water Conservation Scheme To maintain long-term water security and sustainability in Saurashtra and Kutch, Gujarat Water Infrastructure Limited has taken up the implementation of Swarnim Gujarat Water Grid Project in the regions at a cost of US$ 567 million. State-wide water grid Source: Vibrant Gujarat 2012, Sector Profile - Water sector with focus on conservation, Socio-Economic Review of Gujarat, 2012-13 MCM: Million Cubic Metres As of December 2012, 2,342 km of bulk pipelines and about 120,379 km of distribution pipelines have been laid across the state.
Gujarat has an extensive water grid network, which it has implemented for a long-term strategy of drought proofing of the sector. State-wide water grid covers 75.0 per cent of the population with sustainable surface water resources for drinking water.
A water conservation scheme, SPPWCS is implemented by the state government.
Other water conservation schemes include:
153,249 check dams
122,035 bori bandhs (dams made of sand bags)
Interlinking of 21 rivers in central and north Gujarat through Sujalam Sufalam Yojana
21,418 deepened ponds Note: WUA- Water Users Associations Coverage through water supply grid Programme Planning Completed In progress Sardar Sarovar Canal Based Water Supply Project 175 121 39 Rural regional water supply schemes 219 180 15 Total 394 301 54 Source: Socio-Economic Review of Gujarat, 2012-13; Annual Plan 2012-13, Government of Gujarat; Vibrant Gujarat 2013, Sector Profile - Water sector with focus on water supply grid Fresh-water availability in Gujarat Surface water 38,100 mcm Ground water 12,000 mcm Total 50,100 mcm The state government has formulated, sanctioned and implemented a master plan amounting to US$ 2,326 million for Sardar Sarovar Canal Based Drinking Water Supply Project.
The project covers 9,633 villages and 131 urban centres in Saurashtra, Kachchh, central and north Gujarat and the Panchmahals district.
The Gujarat Water Users Participatory Irrigation Management Bill, 2007, authorises farmers to constitute WUAs for the management of canals handed over after rehabilitation by the government.
Currently, there are seven projects under the Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board related to water supply in the state. Study of five projects has been completed and bidding is under progress for the remaining two projects. The state envisages replacement of conventional fuels by CNG in all buses and auto rickshaws.
Under the directions of the state government, GSPC Gas Company Ltd supplies a daily average of 5,00,000 SCM of CNG to more than 74,000 vehicles (mainly including state transportation buses, cars and auto rickshaws).
The BRTS is being implemented in Ahmedabad jointly by the state government, GIDB, AMC and AUDA.
Total BRTS length: 88.5 km (Phase-I: 58 km + Phase-II: 30.5 km). The project is in operation.
AMC has submitted the DPR for constructing the third phase of BRTS to the central government. The third phase, with a total stretch of 26.8 km, will be built at an estimated cost of US$ 84.2 million. Source: Socio-Economic Review of Gujarat, 2012-13 Note: CNG - Compressed Natural Gas BRTS - Bus Rapid Transport System GIDB - Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board AMC - Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation AUDA - Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority SCM -Standard cubic metre DPR - Detailed Project Report Ahmedabad BRTS map River-front development Developments around the rivers Sabarmati and Tapi have been undertaken to revitalise the city and improve existing infrastructure. In October 2013, CDO prepared the design for the nine- km long embankment to be built on the right side of Tapi river. The state government also envisages development of commercial, residential and recreational facilities on the river-front. The Sabarmati River Front Development Corporation has been honoured with the Prime Ministers Award for Excellence in Urban Planning and Design. JNNURM Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), 71 projects worth US$ 1. 04 billion have been sanctioned for Gujarat. Of these, 51 projects have been completed and 20 are in progress. The projects have been sanctioned between 2005-06 and 2012-13. Key areas of development are water supply, sewerage, solid-waste management, storm-water drainage, mass-rapid transport system, construction of flyovers and water treatment. Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) has been constituted for conceiving infrastructure projects, developing and preparing them. GIDB also conducts pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for various projects. Some of the initiatives are Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS) Studies, cleaner fuel technology, Metro Rail and Rail Transit System for Surat. Other reforms Municipal accounting Solid-waste management Energy efficiency Promotion of industrial parks Source: http://jnnurm.nic.in, Socio-Economic Review of Gujarat, 2012-13 CDO Central Design Organisation Source: www.pppindiadatabase.com BOOT Build-Own-Operate-Transfer; BOT Build-Operate-Transfer Project name Sector PPP type Project cost (US$ million) Stage Hazira LNG terminal Ports BOOT 806.5 In operation Dahej LNG terminal Ports BOOT 497.2 In operation Mundra port Ports BOOT 467.6 In operation Himmatnagar bypass Roads BOT-Toll 152.2 In operation Gandhidham-Palanpur Railway Project Railways BOT 108.7 In operation Rajkot Bypass & Gondal Jetpur Roads BOT-Toll 96.4 Construction Surendranagar-Pipapav Railway Project Railways BOT 88.0 In operation Ahmedabad - Mehsana road Roads BOT-Toll 76.0 In operation Bharuch-Dahej Gauge conversion Railways BOT - Construction Vadodara-Halol Toll road Roads BOT-Toll 38.0 In operation Transport Nagar at Ahmedabad Roads BOT 32.9 Construction Viramgam Mehsana Gauge Conversion Project Railways BOT 22.38 In operation Liquid Chemical Project Energy BOOT 27.8 In operation Paguthan Expansion Project Energy BOT 37.0 In operation As of November 2013, Gujarat had 43 formally approved SEZs, seven in-principle approvals and 30 notified SEZs.
Gujarat ranks first in terms of total area covered under SEZs in India. It is also a leading SEZ state with the highest geographical area of 29,424 hectares under SEZ development.
Gujarat has 18 operational SEZs. Some of them are as follows: Kandla SEZ Surat SEZ Surat Apparel Park
It is the first state to formulate a SEZ policy, which includes flexible labour laws and exit options for investors.
SEZs in Gujarat receive a 10-year corporate tax holiday on export profits (100 per cent for the initial five years and 50.0 per cent for the next five years). SEZs with in-principle approvals* *As of November 2013 Source: sezindia.nic.in Industry Locations No of SEZs Free trade and warehousing zones Kandla, Kutch 2 Multi-product Valsad, Kutch, Bharuch 3 Plastic & plastic products Kutch 1 Power Kutch 1 Formally approved SEZs* Industry Locations No of SEZs IT/ITes and electonics Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Valsad 15 Pharmaceuticals & chemicals Ahmedabad, Bharuch, Kutch, Panoli 7 Multi product/services Jamnagar, Dahej, Mundra, Kandla, Gandhinagar, Bharuch, Kutch 5 Engineering Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Amerli 4 Textile & apparel Ahmedabad, Anjar 3 Oil and gas Bharuch 2 Gems & jewellery Surat 1 Ceramic & glass Bharuch 1 Biotech Vadodara 1 Handicraft Kutch 1 Non-conventional energy Kutch 1 Food processing Mehsana 1 Free trade and warehousing zone (FTWZ) Kutch 1 Source: sezindia.nic.in, *As of November 2013 Notified SEZs* Industry Locations No of SEZs IT/ITes and electronics Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara 10 Multi-product Jamnagar, Bharuch, Kutch 5 Pharmaceuticals and chemicals Ahmedabad, Bharuch 4 Engineering Vadodara, Amerli, Ahmedabad 3 Textile and apparel Ahmedabad, Kutch 2 Gems and jewellery Surat 1 Multi-services Gandhinagar 1 Non-conventional energy Kutch 1 Biotechnology Vadodara 1 Oil and gas Bharuch 1 Free Trade and Warehousing Zones (FTWZ) Kutch 1 Source: sezindia.nic.in, *As of November 2013 Gujarat has a literacy rate of 79.3 per cent, according to the provisional data of Census 2011; the male literacy rate is 87.2 per cent and the female literacy rate is 70.7 per cent.
The state had around 40,943 primary schools during 2011- 12, compared to 40,723 schools over 2010-11. Enrolment in these schools also increased to 8.38 million over 2011-12 from 8.15 million during 2010-11.
Kanya Kelavani is a state-wide girl child education campaign to increase the enrolment ratio and decrease drop-out rates.
Vidhyadeep Yojna has been implemented, where in case of an unfortunate death of a child studying in the primary school, parents or guardians of the child are offered US$ 1,097 as an insurance amount. Gujarat's education statistics (2011-12) Number of institutions Primary schools: 40,943 Secondary and higher secondary schools: 9,878 Institutions imparting higher education: 1,626 Pupil-teacher ratio Primary schools: 31:1 Secondary and higher secondary schools: 39:1 Institutions imparting higher education: 33:1 Net enrolment ratio Primary schools: 98.80 Number of teachers Primary schools: 273,065 Secondary and higher secondary schools: 77,716 Institutions imparting higher education: 23,889 Source: Census 2011 (provisional data) Literacy rates (%) Literacy rate 79.3 Male literacy 87.2 Female literacy 70.7 Sakshardeep is a literacy campaign for adult education. A total of 526,259 persons had taken benefit under the Sakshardeep Programme, 2007.
SCOPE is an initiative of the government to make Gujarati youth proficient in business English.
In October 2013, GSHSEB started the implementation of a project related to webcasting of school examinations from classrooms in Ahmedabad. No of seats* in technical education - 2012-13 (P) Engineering 56,275 MBA 13,365 Pharmacy 5,217 MCA 7,330 Architecture 1,020 Source: Socio-Economic Review of Gujarat, 2012-13 *In degree (full time) course Note: MBA: Master of Business Administration MCA: Master of Computer Application (P): Provisional SCOPE - Society for Creation of Opportunity through Proficiency in English GSHSEB - The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board Premier educational and research institutions in Gujarat Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), Anand Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Gandhinagar National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad Centre for Environment Planning and Technology, Ahmedabad Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar Source: Socio-Economic Review of Gujarat, 2012-13 Gujarat is at the forefront of establishing and maintaining a good health infrastructure.
The state has 1,158 PHCs, 7,274 sub-centres, 318 community health centres CHCs, 24 district level hospitals, 30 sub-district level hospitals, three Class- II hospitals, four mental hospitals, two government dental hospitals and a ophthalmology hospital.
During 2011-12, 30.87 million patients were treated outdoors, while 3.90 million were treated indoors through government medical institutions. Health indicators (2011) Birth rate* 21.1 Death rate* 6.6 Infant mortality rate** 38 Source: Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin October 2013 (www.censusindia.gov.in) *Per thousand persons **Per thousand live births PHC - Primary Health Centre, CHC - Community Health Centre. Health infrastructure (December 2012) Primary Health Centres 1,158 Sub-centres 7,274 Community Health Centres 318 District Level Hospitals 24 Sub-district Level Hospitals 30 Major hospitals with educational institutes 6 Class- II Hospitals 3 Government Dental Hospitals 2 Key health schemes of Gujarat government Chiranjeevi Scheme Introduced to reduce maternity-related deaths and infant mortality; involves collaborations between government and private sector specialists to facilitate safe deliveries for the economically weaker sections. Bal Sakha Yojna An initiative under the Chiranjeevi Scheme. Provides facilities for proper check up of newborns and infants by paediatricians. The main aim of the scheme is to bring down the infant mortality rate (IMR) and the maternal mortality rate (MMR). Centre-aided Health Insurance Scheme The scheme has been launched in Gujarat to cover the families with income-levels in the below poverty line (BPL) category. Total insured amount is about US$ 650 per family. Rogi Kalyan Samiti The scheme has been launched in Gujarat to help patients below the poverty line by providing medical care. Various dance forms of the state include dandiya raas, garba, garbi, rasaka, tippani and padhar.
Many fairs and festivals are celebrated in the state such as Bhavnath Mahadev Mela, Dangs Darbar, Vichitra Mela, Dhrang Fair, Trinetreshwar Mahadev Fair, Vautha Mela, Shamlaji Mela, Kutch Mahotsav, Bhadra Purnima, Kavant Mela, Modhera (dance festival), Makar Sankranthi, International Kite Festival (Uttarayan) and Navrathri Festival.
Museums in the state include The Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya (Ahmedabad), Calico Museum of Textiles (Ahmedabad), Vadodara Museum (Vadodara), Maharaja Fatehsingh Museum (Vadodara), Gandhi Museum (Bhavnagar), Kite Museum (Ahmedabad), Watson Museum (Rajkot) and the Lady Wilson Museum (Valsad).
Prominent stadiums in the state include the Sardar Patel Cricket Stadium (Ahmedabad), Moti Bagh Stadium (Vadodara), Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd (IPCL) Sports Complex (Vadodara) and the Surat Indoor Stadium. Golf courses in the state include Gaekwad Baroda Golf Club (Vadodara), Gulmohar Greens Golf & Country Club (Ahmedabad), Aalloa Hills Golf Resort (Ahmedabad), Kensville Golf and Country Club (Ahmedabad), Cambay Golf Club (Gandhinagar), and an integrated Golf Course in Ganesh Housing Corporation (Ahmedabad). A world-class sporting infrastructure complex is coming up in Ahmedabad at a cost of US$ 65 million. The project is expected to be ready by 2013. The facility, which will incorporate a 21,000 seat stadium, is a collaboration between the Government of Gujarat and SE TransStadia Private Limited.
Gujarat Tourism Corporation and IL&FS have formed GUJTOP, a joint venture to manage 50 tourism projects. The projects, which have been identified, include eleven beach tourism projects, six business tourism projects, seven eco-tourism projects, three religious tourism projects, one rural and cultural tourism project and eleven projects to develop wayside amenities.
Gujarat Tourism Corporation announced in October 2013 that it will make investments of US$ 2 million towards developing the states beaches. The development would be carried out on a public-private partnership basis. Note: GUJTOP - Gujarat Tourism Opportunity The states manufacturing industry is supported by 0.34 million MSMEs.
Gujarat has 83 product clusters. The Cluster Development Scheme has been launched for furthering the growth of product clusters.
Some of the successful clusters include ceramics cluster at Morbi, brass-parts cluster at Jamnagar, fish-processing cluster at Veraval and power-looms cluster at Ahmedabad.
Gujarat has 184 industrial estates established by GIDC for specific sectors such as chemicals, electronics, gems, apparels and granite.
The state government has taken initiatives to set up industrial estates on non-agricultural land after the assessment of industrial viability. It has also introduced a modified scheme to provide financial assistance to promote and encourage industrial parks by private institutions. Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat Source: Socio-Economic Review of Gujarat, 2012-13 MSME: Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Product clusters Navsari Ankleshwar Morbi PIPAVAV Rajkot Jamnagar Valsad Vadodara Anand Ahmedabad Gandhinagar Mehsana Surendranagar Bhavnagar Amreli DAHEJ HAZIRA KANDLA Kachch Okha Kodinar Sutrapada MUNDRA Surat Soda ash and salt-based industries, cement and steel pipes Agro Processing Engineering and ceramics Petroleum and brass parts Soda ash and salt-based industries Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Pharma, Textiles Gujarat contributes around 16.0 per cent to the countrys industrial output.
There are 13 major industry groups that together account for around 83.0 per cent of total factories, 94.0 per cent of total fixed capital investment, 93.0 per cent of the value of output and 93.0 per cent of value-addition in Gujarats industrial economy.
Gujarat is a leader in industrial sectors such as chemicals, petrochemicals, dairy, drugs and pharmaceuticals, cement and ceramics, gems and jewellery, textiles and engineering.
The industrial sector comprises over 800 large industries and more than 345,000 micro, small and medium industries.
Siemens PLM Software India Pvt Ltd has signed an agreement with the state government to set up five centres of excellence. These centres will address industry segments like automotive, industrial machinery, industrial automation, aerospace and defence and shipbuilding. Source: Government of Gujarat website Key industries in Gujarat Agro and food processing Dairy Chemicals and petrochemicals Textiles and apparels Engineering and auto Gems and jewellery Oil and gas Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology IT Minerals Ports Power Tourism Petroleum accounts for the highest industrial production in Gujarat with a 26.0 per cent share. It is followed by chemicals with a 21.0 per cent share and pharmaceuticals with a 7.0 per cent share.
Gujarat is:
The worlds largest producer of processed diamonds and wall clocks
Has the worlds largest gas-based, single-location sponge iron plant
The worlds largest producer of castor and cumin
The worlds third largest producer of denim
Has Asias largest grassroots petroleum refinery at Jamnagar (owned by RIL)
Indias largest producer of cotton
Home to Indias first LNG port terminal at Hazira Source: Vibrant Gujarat 2013 - Manufacturing sector profile, www.vibrantgujarat.com Manufacturing sector break up in Gujarat (2010-11) Note: Liquefied Natural Gas 26% 21% 7% 6% 5% 5% 30% Petroleum Chemicals Pharmaceuticals Machinery and equipments Fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipments Textiles Others Source: Vibrant Gujarat, Agro World Show 2013 The agro sector, including animal husbandry, contributed 18.9 per cent to Gujarats GSDP over 2011-12.
Cotton, groundnut, bajra, paddy, maize, jowar, sesamum, castor, and tur (pigeon pea), along with fodder and vegetables, are the major kharif crops in the state. Normal area under kharif cultivation is 8.6 million hectares.
There are 205 APMCs.
As of March 2012, there were 199 main yards and 201 sub- market yards operational in the state.
GAIC promotes agricultural activities at the ground-level and aids the development of agro industries in the state. Note: APMC - Agriculture Produce Market Committees GAIC - Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation Crop Gujarat's position in world production Share of world production (%) Castor seeds 1 8 Fennel 1 67 Isabgul 2 35 Cotton 8 3.5 Gujarats dairy sector consists of 17 district milk producers unions, with around 14,598 milk co-operative societies.
Gujarat is the top milk procuring state in India, with 10.3 million kilograms of milk procured per day over 2011-12.
The states milk production, which stood at 9.8 million tonnes during 2011-12, is the second largest in India.
The National Dairy Development Board in Anand is involved in promoting, financing and supporting milk-distribution organisations across India.
GCMMF, a cooperative dairy giant, sells Amul and Sagar brands of dairy products through 1 million retailers and 5,000 distributors.
GCMMF became the first billion dollar cooperative in 2006- 07 and registered a turnover of US$ 1.1 billion. The Federation recorded a turnover of US$ 2.5 billion over 2011-12. Source: Estimates of milk production, National Dairy Development Board GCMMF: Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Key districts in the dairy sector Anand Ahmedabad Gandhinagar Gujarat is keen to promote the agro-processing industry. It is actively encouraging the production of derivatives based on castor seeds and psyllium husk.
The state government has undertaken the following steps to promote agri-industrial development in Gujarat: Diversifying crops and cropping patterns Enabling agricultural research capabilities and setting up agricultural universities Regulating contract farming opportunities Building a strong agriculture marketing infrastructure: APMCs, market yard, cold storages, processing units, services and business centres Increasing adoption of hi-tech agriculture technologies, such as tissue culture, green houses and shed-net houses, leading to higher yield and production Setting up a VSAT-based real-time multi-commodity exchange in Ahmedabad Several upcoming infrastructure projects include: A perishable cargo complex A banana pack house A port-based agriculture cargo handling logistic hub A vapour heat treatment with integrated pack house Source: Vibrant Gujarat, Agro World Show 2013, VSAT: Very Small Aperture Terminal Source: Vibrant Gujarat, Agro World Show 2013 Budget 2013-14 initiatives for the agro and food processing sectors include:
Plan outlay of US$ 589 million for agriculture, animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries industries
Formation of an agriculture commission
Allocation of US$ 121 million for farmers against the impact of poor monsoon
Allocation of US$ 615 million with an aim to bring an additional 0.3 million hectares under irrigation by Narmada waters over 2013-14
Setting up a seed development mission and motivating farmers to seek seeds through Beej Vikas Gram Yojana Key players in agro and food processing industry
Amul Anand Milk Union Limited (AMUL) was established in 1946 in Anand, Gujarat. In October 2013, it was rated as India's most attractive food & beverage brand by TRA. Amul is a market leader in butter, whole-milk, cheese, ice cream, dairy whitener, condensed milk, saturated fats and long-life milk. Amul generated revenues of US$ 2.53 billion during 2012-13. It had a daily average collection of 10.6 million litres of milk from 16,117 village societies in 2011-12. Parle Products Pvt Ltd India's largest manufacturer of biscuits and confectionery for almost 80 years. Brands include Parle-G, Krackjack, Monaco, Hide and Seek, Poppins, Melody and Mango Bite. The company has a factory at Bhuj in Gujarat. Established in 1907 at Ahmedabad. Manufactures ice-creams and frozen desserts. In October 2013, Vadilal was rated as India's second most attractive food & beverage brand by TRA. Exports processed products. Revenue of US$ 58.3 million in 2011-12. One manufacturing plant at Pundhra in district Gandhinagar. Vadilal Started in 1984, it has around 93.0 per cent market share in the powdered Indian soft drink concentrate market. Wide range of products in the processed-foods category such as fruit jams, energy sports drink powder, fruit cordial, rose syrup and iced-tea. Largest capacity in Asia to make powder concentrate with seven facilities spread across India. The company is based in Ahmedabad. Rasna Gujarat is the largest producer (33.0 per cent) and exporter (60.0 per cent) of cotton in the country.
As per the government of Gujarats survey report, technical textiles is a key emerging area, with over 860 units in Gujarat.
Gujarats textile industry contributed to 12 per cent of Indias total textile exports and its export turnover stood at US$ 4.0 billion in 2011-12.
The states technical textile market was estimated to be around US$ 1.1 billion in 2011-12 and contributed around 10 per cent to the national technical textiles output.
The textile industry contributes around 6.0 per cent to the total industrial production in the state (organised sector).
Over 40.0 per cent of the countrys art-silk fabric is produced in Surat. Gujarat is the largest producer of denim in India (65.0 to 70.0 per cent) and the third largest producer in the world. Note: SSI Small Scale Industries About 24-28 per cent of fixed investment, production value and employment of SSI is from the textiles sector.
Gujarat technical textiles market was estimated at around US$ 1.27 billion in 2011-12; contributing around 10.0 per cent to the national technical textile output. Area Textile clusters Ahmedabad Cotton and blended fabric, denim, made-ups, ladies dresses, textile machinery and spare parts. Surat Art-silk fabric, synthetic textiles, jari manufacturing, embroidery, textile machinery and spare parts. Umargam Modern power looms, synthetic suiting and shirting. Jetpur Hand printing and processing units. Manavadar Cotton ginning Kutch Textile handicrafts The state government had announced a new textile policy in 2012, with a view to enhance growth of cotton farmers by way of better price realisation to strengthen the whole value chain and facilitate the state towards being a leader in manufacturing yarn, fabric and garment. It envisages creation of spinning capacity of 2.5 million spindles in the next five years. The policy aims to attract investment of over US$ 3.4 billion and create over 2.5 million jobs in the next five years.
The government of Gujarat has introduced various schemes to provide assistance in the form of: Interest subsidy, power tariff and VAT exemption Support to technical textiles Assistance for energy conservation, water conservation and environmental compliance to the existing unit Assistance for technology Acquisition and upgradation Assistance for apparel training institutions and trainees
The state government has announced plans for the setting up of brown and green field projects to facilitate environment- friendly processing standards in the textile units of the state. Source: Report on Investing in Gujarat, Industrial Extension Bureau (A Government of Gujarat organisation) Investment opportunities Conventional textiles Ginning and pressing Cotton & synthetic-based spinning, weaving & processing units, cotton knitwear Terry towel/home furnishing High valued garment manufacturing Technical textiles Protective textiles Agro textiles Geo textiles Automotive textiles Home textiles Infrastructure development Cotton Integrated Textile and Apparel Park Key players in textiles and apparel industry
Arvind Ltd One of the largest producers of denim in the world and largest producer in Asia. Product line includes fabrics (denims, shirtings, khakis and knitwear) and garments. Asias first fabric-manufacturing unit to receive an ISO-14001 certification. Has the denim and voiles divisions at Ahmedabad; shirting, khakhi and knits divisions at Gandhinagar. Ashima Group 100 per cent cotton-fabric manufacturers and a vertically-integrated group with a turnover of over US$ 100 million per annum. Registered office at Ahmedabad. Exports fabric to over 45 countries, markets to over 150 Indian garment exporters. Part of the S.K. Birla Group, the company was established in Jamnagar, Gujarat in 1948. The company manufactures fabrics for suiting and casual wear. It has restructured its business portfolios to focus on textile manufacturing and marketing of fabrics and ready-to-wear clothing under its own brands. Digjam Ltd With over 60.0 per cent market share in India, Raymond is one of the largest integrated manufacturers of worsted fabric in the world. The group is into textiles, engineering and aviation. Raymond Apparel Limited is a 100 per cent subsidiary of Raymond Limited. The plant at Vapi in Gujarat has a production capacity of 14 million metres per annum. Raymond Ltd Investment opportunities High performance chemicals Pigments and coating products Geo textiles Engineering polymers Feedstock linkages Bio refineries PP filament yarn Acrylic fibres Gujarat accounted for about 51.0 per cent of the national production of chemicals over 2010-11.
It is the highest contributor to the total national production of petrochemical products.
Gujarats contribution to the national production is huge in the following segments: Soda ash: About 98.0 per cent Salt: 75.0 per cent Petrochemicals: 62.0 per cent Onshore crude oil: 53.0 per cent
Some of the key initiatives taken by the state government for the development of the industry are: Developing PCPIR at Dahej Identifying specialised industrial regions under the PCPIR policy Introducing the SEZ scheme to provide hassle-free environment and state-of-the-art infrastructure Launching a liberal labour policy that provides complete flexibility in SEZs The 3 rd edition of India Chem Gujarat was organised in Gujarat in October 2013, which consisted of structured buyer-seller meets on chemicals.
Source: Report on Investing in Gujarat, Industrial Extension Bureau (A Government of Gujarat organisation) FDA; Food & Drug Administration PCPIR: Petroleum Chemical & Petrochemical Investment Region British Petroleum is engaged in discussions with Indian Oil Corporation to set up an acetic acid plant with a capacity of one million tonnes at an investment of over US$ 1 billion.
Ajanta Pharma is building an FDA-approved manufacturing facility in Gujarat, at an investment of about US$ 34 million. Key players in chemicals and petrochemicals industry
Asian Paints Ltd It is Indias largest paint company and ranks among the top ten decorative coatings companies in the world. Asian Paints along with its subsidiaries has operations in 17 countries across the world and 24 paint manufacturing facilities. Manufacturing facility at Ankleshwar in Gujarat. Tata Chemicals Ltd (TCL) TCL is a global company with interests in chemicals, crop nutrition and consumer products. It is the world's second largest producer of soda-ash. Established in 1939 at Mithapur in Gujarat, TCL is a part of the Tata group. The plant has an installed capacity of 875,000 tonnes per annum; about 34.0 per cent of the country's capacity. The plant is one of the largest producers of synthetic soda ash in the world and has a five-star rating from the British Safety Council. Established in 1962. Fertiliser plant at Fertiliser Nagar (Vadodara), fibre unit at Kosamba, Di- Ammonia Phosphate (DAP) fertiliser unit at Sikka and polymer unit at Nandesari. Generated revenues of US$ 1.2 billion during 2012-13. Gujarat State Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd Established in 1941, the company manufactures agro-chemicals, water treatment chemicals, polymer additives and few other specialty chemicals. Plants in Gujarat at Piplaj and Ahmedabad Turnover of US$ 71.3 million over 2012-13 Excel Industries Ltd The Reliance Group is India's largest private sector enterprise, with businesses in the energy and materials value chain. The group's activities span exploration and production of oil and gas, petroleum refining and marketing, petrochemicals, textiles, retail, infotel and special economic zones. Turnover of US$ 68.4 billion over 2012-13 Reliance Industries Ltd The states engineering sectors contribute around 18.0 per cent to states total industrial production and around 9.0 per cent to the national engineering output.
The sector comprises more than 300 units in large sector and over 75,000 units in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) sector (excluding repair and services) operating in the state.
The state has over 30 engineering product clusters.
The state government has set up an international level Automotive Skill Development Institute on PPP mode with PSA Peugeot, to generate skilled manpower for the automotive sector.
The state government is working on attracting investments from Japanese companies to develop direct railway connectivity from the backyards of automotive manufacturing plants to ports like Mundra and Pipavav. Source: Vibrant Gujarat 2013 - Manufacturing Sector Profile, www.vibrantgujarat.com Share of Gujarat in national engineering goods production 6.0% 6.7% 9.0% 10.4% 12.7% 16.2% Electronics Electrical equipment Transport equipment Basic metals Machinery and equipment Fabrication of metal products PPP: Public-Private Partnership The small-scale industry is a significant contributor to the national production of brass parts, foundry, forging and machine tools, oil engines and electric motors, submersible pumps and industrial valves and bearings.
The brass parts cluster at Jamnagar has over 5,000 small units and meets almost 70.0 per cent of the entire requirement for brass parts in India.
General Motors has set up its automotive manufacturing facilities in Gujarat, providing a boost to its auto ancillary industry. Key engineering clusters Foundry and forgings Steel re-rolled products Brass parts Fabricated metal products Steel and aluminium furniture Electric motors Power driven pumps Textile machinery parts Chemical machinery parts Food processing machinery Machine tools Diesel engine and parts Ball and roller bearings Automobile and auto parts Steel pipes and tubes Investment opportunities Turbines, transformers, generators Power equipment manufacturing Auto components and ancillaries Infrastructure equipment Assembling and manufacture of automobiles Modern cement and textile machinery Some of the key initiatives taken by the state government to support growth of the sector are:
Development of state-of-the-art industrial clusters and industry-focused investment regions
Introduction of reforms and flexible labour laws
Promotion and development of small and medium enterprises through various innovative initiatives
Introduction of cluster development measures to support and strengthen growth of the sector
Promotion of institutions, such as Space Application Centre, Indo-German Tool Room, and Electronics & Quality Development Centre, which provide support to the engineering sector Source: Report on Investing in Gujarat, Industrial Extension Bureau (A Government of Gujarat organisation) Key players in engineering and automotive industry
ABB Incorporated in 1949. The company manufactures cables and cable accessories, control systems, power products, semiconductors, reactors, drives, generator circuit breakers and insulation components. Manufacturing facility, training and operations centre located in Gujarat at Vadodara. It had revenue of US$ 37.9 billion in the year 2011. In November 2013, the company inaugurated two new facilities at Savli near Vadodara to produce high-voltage switchgears and distribution transformers. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) L&T is a technology, IT, engineering, construction and manufacturing company. The Engineering Construction and Contracts (ECC) division of L&T is Indias largest construction organisation in the country. Has a regional office at Ahmedabad. The company has two manufacturing facilities at Hazira and Vadodara in Gujarat. L&Ts Hazira works is recognised as one of the most advanced heavy fabrication facilities matching global standards. Founded in 1908, GM is among the worlds largest automobile makers. Headquartered in Detroit (USA), GM manufactures cars and trucks in 158 facilities and offer a comprehensive range of vehicles in more than 120 countries. GM has been the global automotive sales leader since 1931 and employs about 202,000 people globally. General Motors India, incorporated in 1996, became a fully-owned subsidiary of GM in 1999. It has a manufacturing plant at Halol (Panchmahal) in Gujarat and produces cars such as Spark, Beat, Sail U-VA, Captiva, Cruze and Tavera under the brand of Chevrolet. General Motors Panasonic (formerly known as Matsushita) is the largest Japanese electronics producer. Products include audio-visual and information/communication equipment and home appliances. Established a business unit in Gujarat in 1972 through a joint venture with the Indian company, Lakhanpal. Manufacturing unit located at Vadodara, where it manufactures dry cell batteries. Panasonic Gujarat accounts for around 55.0 per cent of the worlds share of processed diamonds and more than 80.0 per cent of total diamonds processed in India.
90.0 per cent of total diamonds in Gujarat are processed by about 10,000 diamond units located in and around Surat.
Eight out of 10 diamonds in the world are polished in Surat.
The state has the highest labour productivity in the jewellery sector in India.
It is also internationally renowned for the production of unique hand-made silver ornaments (85.0 per cent of total silver jewellery production of India).
Renowned institutions such as the Indian Diamond Institute, Gujarat Hira Bourse, and the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council provide skilled manpower for the industry.
A three-day Gujarat International Jewellery Show was held in September 2013, where jewellers showcased Gujarat's expertise in kundan and diamond and gold jewellery. Source: Report on Investing in Gujarat, Industrial Extension Bureau (A Govt. of Gujarat organisation) Investment opportunities Jewellery fabrication White gold Platinum jewellery Paved diamond jewellery Studded jewellery Infrastructure development Jewellery manufacturing units Assaying and hallmarking centres Gold refinery Diamond park Jewellery retail Luxury Products such as watches, brooches, clocks Key players in gems and jewellery industry
Sanghavi Exports Sanghavi Exports core business is exporting polished diamonds and diamond studded jewellery, and manufacturing diamonds and jewellery.
It boasts of a large network of marketing offices worldwide, from the US to Hong Kong, Belgium to Japan, Australia to Canada, and Singapore to the European nations.
The companys well-equipped hi-tech diamond manufacturing factory, Sanghavi Diamond Mfg Pvt Ltd at Surat, is one of the largest units in Asia. Venus Jewel Venus Jewel is a partnership firm established in 1969, specialising in manufacturing large-sized premium diamonds.
The company deals in sizes from 0.50 to 15.00 carats in an expansive array of shaped diamonds of exceptional symmetry and polish. The state government has taken the following initiatives to promote the sector: Budget 2013-14 initiatives: 5,000 more seats in ITIs and 2,25,000 youths to be taught foreign language 1,00,000 urban poor to be given employment- oriented training under the Ummid programme Chief Minister Scholarship Fund would be created to serve needy students with a corpus of US$ 18.4 million. New 48 English medium primary schools to be opened; of this, 18 would come up in tribal areas Other initiatives: Introduction of programs, such as Kanya Kalavani and Gunotsav, to increase awareness about childs right to education A Principals cadre was formed and 5,000 Principals were appointed in 2010-11 in those government-aided schools where the post was vacant. Government science stream school in every taluka of the state Establishment of a Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat for revamping higher education Source: Vibrant Gujarat, Report on knowledge sector 2013 Opportunities for PPP Education Skill development institutions Degree and diploma engineering School education Creation of a knowledge city Private universities under Private Universities Act 2009 Gujarats Whistling Group has tied up with UKs Oxford University to create a private university in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The university will offer B.Tech, M.Tech, BBA, MBA, LLB, PhD and post doctoral work programs. Gujarat ranks first in the production of crude oil (onshore) in India. Over 2011-12, the state produced 5.8 million tonnes of crude oil (onshore), which accounted for 32.06 per cent of the total crude oil (onshore) production in the country.
During 2011-12, the state produced 2.2 million tonnes of natural gas (onshore), which accounted for 23.92 per cent of the total natural gas (onshore) production in the country. The state has the highest number of oil and gas fields, both onshore and offshore, in India (27.6 per cent).
Gujarat accounts for nearly 45.0 per cent of Indias installed refining capacity.
Oil and gas reserves are located at Ankleshwar, Mehsana, Tapti High, Hazira, Bharuch, Gandhar, Dahej, Jambusar, Palej and Kalol. Isolated gas fields are located around Ahmedabad.
Gujarat has an over 2,200 km state-wide integrated gas grid. It also has two LNG terminals at Hazira and Dahej. Two more terminals are proposed to be set up at Pipavav and Mundra. Source: Report on Investing in Gujarat, Industrial Extension Bureau (A Government of Gujarat organisation) PCPIR: Petroleum Chemical & Petrochemical Investment Region Key locations Oil and gas companies Jamnagar Reliance Industries refinery: Largest grassroots refinery in the world; Essar Refinery Dahej Petronet LNGs re-gasification terminal Hazira Shell and Totals LNG terminal Vadodara Indian Oil Corporations refinery Gandhar ONGCs gas processing complex GSPC is Indias sole state government-owned company in the oil & gas exploration and production business.
A petroleum university has been established near Gandhinagar in collaboration with GERMI and GSPC.
The oil & gas sector has been emphasised as the key area of the budget 2013-14, and the allocated funds and plans are:
100 new CNG stations and 1,00,000 new gas connection for home usage
A new LNG terminal at Mundra for US$ 9.2 million
The British PetroleumReliance joint venture has submitted a proposal for setting up of GSPC's LNG terminal in the state. Source: Report on Investing in Gujarat, Industrial Extension Bureau (A Government of Gujarat organisation) PCPIR: Petroleum Chemical & Petrochemical Investment Region GERMI - Gujarat Energy Research & Management Institute Investment opportunities Oil & gas refining Gas distribution Investments in PCPIR are incentivised Key players in oil and gas industry
Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL) IOCL is India's largest integrated oil refining and marketing company by sales, with a turnover of US$ 83 billion in 2012-13. It is the 18 th largest petroleum company in the world. It owns and operates 10 of Indias 22 refineries; the company had a refining capacity of 65.7 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) (1.3 million barrels per day). The refinery at Koyali is IOCLs largest with a capacity of 18 MMTPA. Cairn India The company operates the largest oil producing fields in the Indian private sector. Cairn India holds material exploration and production positions in 11 blocks in west and east along with new exploration rights elsewhere in India and one in Sri Lanka. Cairn has a 40.0 per cent share in the Cambay oil field; ONGC holds 50.0 per cent and Tata Petrodyne 10.0 per cent. It is building a 670 km long, heated and insulated crude oil pipeline from the Mangala Processing Terminal in Rajasthan to the Gujarat coast. When complete, the pipeline will give access to more than 75.0 per cent of Indias refining capacity. The first phase was completed in May 2010. The second phase is under development and is expected to be completed by 2013. ONGC is Indias leading exploration and production company for oil and gas with a turnover of US$ 29.9 billion in 2012-13. It has 240 onshore production installations, 77 drilling rigs and a 26,598 km pipeline network. ONGC has a plant at Hazira; assets in Mehsana, Ahmedabad and Ankleshwar. The company has the Institute of Reservoir Studies (IRS) in Ahmedabad and a regional office in Baroda. ONGC Shell is among the global leaders in the oil, gas and petrochemicals sector, with interests in bio- fuels, wind, solar power and hydrogen. The company operates in over 90 countries, employing around 93,000 people worldwide. It is one of the largest and most diversified international investor in Indias energy sector. The company is the only global major to operate petro-fuel retail outlets in India. The Hazira LNG Terminal and port project is Shells largest venture in India. Shell Gujarat contributed 40.0 per cent to Indias pharma sector turnover and around 22.0 per cent of Indias pharma exports in 2011-12. The turnover and exports from the state in 2011-12 amounted to US$ 8.6 billion and US$ 1.7 billion, respectively.
The state accounts for 80.0 per cent of intravenous sets manufactured in the country.
It has the largest number of clinical research organisations in India and over 100 companies with WHO-compliant manufacturing units.
The state accounts for 40.0 per cent of pharma machinery production.
A pharma special economic zone (PhaEZ) is being established by Cadilla Pharma near Ahmedabad with about 31 units and spread across 500 acres.
The landscape of the Gujarat biotechnology industry consists of more than 50 biotechnology companies and 66 support organisations.
Manufacturing Academic institution R&D organisation Bharuch and Vapi/Valsad cluster Baroda cluster Surendranagar Junagadh Rajkot Ahmedabad cluster Ankleshwar cluster Gandhinagar Ahmedabad Surat Location Biotech zones (proposed) Ahmedabad-Surendranagar Biopharma zone Jamnagar-Dwarka- Porbandhar Marine Biotech zone Vadodara-Anand-Nadiad Food and food processing for animal biotechnology Vapi-Surat-Bharuch- Ankleshwar Biochemical engineering for industrial biotechnology Junagadh-Bhavnagar- Banaskantha-Mehsana Agri biotechnology Key initiatives taken by the government for the industry are as follows:
Gujarat is the sole state in the country to issue sales license through IT application with the help of National Informatics Centre
Setting up SEZs dedicated to the pharmaceutical sector to boost investments
Establishment of National Institute for Pharmaceutical Education and Research for human resource development
Allotment of incentives to encourage research and development in the sector in terms of various tax benefits Location Biotech parks (proposed) Vadodara Industrial park Anand Food biotechnology park Jamnagar/Bhavnagar Marine biotechnology park Gandhinagar/Mehsana Agri biotechnology park Key initiatives undertaken by the government for the industry:
GSBTM has been constituted to encourage new entrepreneurs and attract investments in biotechnology in the state. GSBTM has initiated the concept called mbtEACH to generate skilled human resources in the field of bioinformatics GSBTM has conceptualised GenDioT to promote and develop skilled human resources in human genetics and genetic diagnosis
Formulation of State Biotechnology Policy 2007- 2012 Establishment of GBVF to support entrepreneurs with an initial corpus of US$ 9.2 million Proposal to offer a special package of incentives on case-to-case basis for mega biotechnology projects, with an investment of US$ 18.4 million or more Formulation of Gujarat Biotechnology Cash Residential Program for students Source: Report on Investing in Gujarat, Industrial Extension Bureau (A Govt. of Gujarat organisation) Note: GSBTM - Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission GBVF - Gujarat Biotechnology Venture Fund Investment opportunities Manufacturing API & formulations Medical equipment Pharmaceutical machinery Healthcare products Vaccines, bio-pharma and therapeutics BT seeds and crops Services Contract research Contract manufacturing Diagnostics Pharmaceutical retail Stem cell banking Infrastructure R&D Clinical research Genetic engineering Drug research and development Key players in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industry
Sun Pharma Sun Pharma was established in 1983. It manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty pharmaceuticals. The company has 23 manufacturing plants across the world and reported revenues of US$ 2.0 billion during 2012-13. Sun Pharmaceutical Advanced Research Centre (SPARC) is situated in Vadodara (Baroda). Manufacturing plants in Gujarat are located at Vapi, Halol, Ankleshwar, Ahmednagar and Vadodara. Bayer Cropscience Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of healthcare, agriculture and high-tech materials. In India, Bayer operates six companies including Bayer Cropscience, which offers a range of products and it has service back-up for modern agriculture and non-agricultural applications. The company has three business groups: crop protection, environmental science and bio-science. It has two factories in Gujarat, at Ankleshwar and Himatnagar. Quintiles is a fully integrated biotech and pharmaceutical services provider offering clinical, commercial, consulting and capital solutions. Key services in India include biostatistics, data management, clinical monitoring, central laboratory services, electrocardiogram monitoring services, project management and regulatory services. Quintiles India, the Indian subsidiary, has five offices in India. The research laboratory of the company is located at Ahmedabad. Quintiles Zydus Cadila is one of the leading pharmaceuticals companies with sales of US$ 1.2 billion in 2012-13. Product line includes formulations, APIs, diagnostics, health-foods and diet-foods, skin care and animal healthcare products. The company maintained a strong position in the market segments of cardiovasculars, gastrointestinals, womens healthcare and respiratory. Production units are located in Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Ankleshwar for manufacturing tablets, injectibles, capsules, liquids and APIs. Zydus Cadila There are several shipyards present in Gujarat such as ABG Shipyard, Alcock Ashdown and the L&T Shipyard.
The infrastructure available for development of the shipbuilding industry includes:
Availability of raw materials such as ship building plates and engines
Stillness of water and deep draft
Proximity to ancillary industries
Sufficient anchorage space
The Government of Gujarat expects to reap maximum benefit from the emerging shipbuilding industry. In line with this, the Shipbuilding Policy 2010 was introduced. Shipping industry Mundra Jafrabad Pipavav Dahej Bhavnagar Okha Marine shipbuilding parks (probable stretches) Ship recycling Bunkering facility Shipbuilding Source: Gujarat Maritime Board Gujarat has nine shipbuilding yards in operation, three under the process of approval and GMB has envisaged for thirteen more notable shipbuilding projects.
GMB is promoting the strategy of cluster form of shipyards development known as marine shipbuilding parks (MSPs).
MSPs are a new initiative undertaken by the state government of Gujarat. The current capacity of the existing 10 shipyards in Gujarat is 1.11 million DWT per annum.
GMB has accorded approval to nine shipyard projects, with a capacity for building ships of 0.94 DWT per annum at an investment of US$ 397.5 million.
The shipbuilding industry has been growing globally due to rapidly increasing world trade. The order book in India recorded 239 ships in 2011 (3.48 per cent of total global order book). Gujarat accounts for about 2 million DWT of Indias order book. DWT Deadweight Tonnage Source: Socio Economic review Gujarat 2012-13 The state has a rich architectural and cultural heritage owing to its historical parentage of the Indus Valley Civilisation sites such as Lothal and Harappa. There are many forests and natural ecosystems, heritage monuments, beaches & coastal sites, gardens, lakes and archaeological & architectural sites in Gujarat.
Eight tourism hubs have been created for the convenience of tourists visiting Gujarat. These are in Ahmedabad-metro, Ahmedabad (north Gujarat); Surat (south Gujarat), Vadodara (central Gujarat), Rajkot, Junagadh and Jamnagar (Saurashtra) and Bhuj (Kutch).
Gujarat has four national parks and 21 sanctuaries including Nal Sarovar, Anjal, Balaram-Ambaji, Barda, Jambughoda, Jessore, Kachchh Desert, Khavda, Narayan Sarovar, Paniya, Purna, Rampura, Ratanmahal and Surpaneshwar.
Dwarka city on the tip of the Arabian Sea is famous for being the legendary home of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu.
2006 was celebrated as Tourism Year in Gujarat to promote it as a key tourist destination of India.
Gujarat received the Best Tourism Pavilion award in 2008 at Asias biggest tourism and travel exhibition - SATTE2008 held at New Delhi.
During 2011-12, around 22.3 million tourists visited the state. Over the past nine years, total tourist arrivals and international arrivals in Gujarat expanded at a CAGR of 12.13 per cent and 24 per cent, respectively. Source: Gujarat's Ministry of Tourism, Aranca Research Contribution of tourism to Gujarat's GDP 2.5% 2.8% 3.5% 5.1% 8.2% 10.2% 2002 2005 2010 2015E 2020E 2022E The government's tourism budget increased from US$ 38.2 million to US$ 58.9 million between 2010-11 and 2012-13.
The government spent nearly US$ 13 million for the Khusbhoo Gujarat Ki campaign, which was a huge success.
Amitabh Bachchan was the brand ambassador of the campaign.
The campaign was instrumental in increasing the number of visitors to 5.4 million in the last two years.
The government further plans to focus on the state's 1,600 km coastline to promote maritime, coastal and eco-tourism.
Gujarats tourism department has designed a Film Shooting and Promotion Policy, to use the Indian film industry as a medium to promote state tourism. The policy aims at a single window clearance for multiple permissions required to shoot at various locations in the state. The policy also offers discounts to filmmakers. The State Transport Authority, Gujarat state issued all India tourist permits to tourist buses and taxis.
At the end of March 2012, 2,623 permits for tourist taxi cabs and 3,352 permits for tourist omni buses were in force, while 1,610 permits for tourist taxi cabs and 2,321 for tourist omni buses were in force at the end of November 2012.
The state government has implemented Panchavati Yojana, with the objective of providing facilities for recreation in villages and encouraging environment friendly activities to develop natural sites with tourism potential.
A total of 5,172 villages have implemented the Panchavati Yojana scheme until December 2012.
Gujarat won two awards: Best Tourism Board by CNBC Travel Awards-2012, and Runners-up award for the Best Emerging Destination in India by Conde Nast Traveller, India.
Source: Gujarat Tourism, Government of Gujarat, Report on Investing in Gujarat, Industrial Extension Bureau (A Government of Gujarat organisation), Gujarat Socio Economic Review 2012-13, Development Programme, Gujarat, 2013-14, deshgujarat.com Source: Gujarat Tourism, Government of Gujarat, Report on Investing in Gujarat, Industrial Extension Bureau (A Government of Gujarat organisation), Gujarat Socio Economic Review 2012-13, Development Programme, Gujarat, 2013-14 deshgujarat.com Tremendous emphasis has been placed on the tourism sector in the budget 2013-14.
US$ 2.4 million has been allotted for tourism development works in Saputara.
Aatmiya Nivas scheme is to be launched for home- stays of tourists.
US$ 18.4 million has been allotted for creating Sardar Patels tallest statue.
A crocodile park is to be established in Vadodara.
US$ 6.0 million has been allotted for building Signature bridge, connecting GIFT to Gandhinagar. Note: GIFT - Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Investment opportunities Media & entertainment projects Beach tourism projects Film cities Restaurants Film-studios Drive-in resorts Amusement parks Floating hotels Digital gaming zones Water sports Multiplexes Maritime museums Sound & light shows Sea park/aquarium Sports complex Cruise services Industrial Extension Bureau (iNDEXTb) is the single access window in Gujarat. iNDEXTb was established as early as 1978 as a single point of contact for entrepreneurs desiring to set-up an industrial venture in the state. It has three major roles:
Identifying investment opportunities and information provision
Marketing and investment
Counselling assistance to entrepreneurs for undertaking investment decisions
iNDEXTb has about 60 employees and operates through the following four divisions:
International Business: Deals with activities related to projects involving NRI investments and FDI, the promotion of exports, and handling foreign delegations and publicity campaigns. It also processes statistical information on industrial approvals by the government of India for location in Gujarat.
Investment Promotion: For domestic projects from within the country and other than Gujarat, and promotional campaigns within India.
Project and Technology: For project inquiries from within Gujarat, preparing industry status reports and area potentiality surveys, monitoring the industrial situation and operating an industrial data bank.
Computer Centre: Provides turnkey solutions from identification of customer needs to feasibility studies, design and development, and the development and implementation of customised software packages as well as corporate training. Identification of location within Gujarat for setting the industrial unit Approvals/registrations/filling with competent authority for setting up the project Registration of business organisation Land Obtain EC from MoEF, GoI for Category A projects. SEAC, F&ED, GoG for Category B projects (listed in EIA notification Dt 14.09.2006) Obtain CTE from GPCB (in case land is declared as dark zone)
Apply to Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation for industrial estates
Apply to the District Collectorate for government land
Private Land (permissions from district collectorate ) Apply to the SEZ or industrial park developer for land In case land falls under Urban development authority limits, apply to UDA for zoning/zone change certificate and apply to District Collectorate for NA permission Apply for water to relevant authorities DEE in case of GIDC estates GWIL SSNNL: Narmada Canal Obtain permission under FCA & WPA from competent authorities Obtain CRZ clearances (if applicable) from F & ED Apply for gas to the relevant companies Irrigation department: Other canals Local governing body: Surface water CGWA: Ground water Desalination plants Apply for Power to the relevant zonal offices MGVCL, Vadodara (For Central Gujarat) PGVCL, Rajkot (For Saurashtra & Kutch) DGVCL, Surat (For South Gujarat) UGVCL, Mehsana (For North Gujarat) GSPC Gas Company Ltd Gujarat Gas Company Ltd Gail (India) Ltd Adani Energy Ltd Sabarmati Gas Ltd Charotar Gas Sahkari Mandali Ltd Construction permission from Urban Development Authority Apply for factory license from department of Labour & Industrial Health and Safety Apply for Consolidated Consent and Authorisation from GPCB 3 0
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Apply to Forest & Environment Department for forest land Source: Doing Business in Gujarat 2013, Vibrant Gujarat Agency Description Industrial Extension Bureau (iNDEXTb) Promotes investment in industrial and infrastructure projects, acts as a single-point contact. Identifies new investment opportunities and prepares project profiles. Prepares and publishes status reports and status papers on different industry groups. Coordinates with various government departments, chambers of commerce and industry associations at the state and central levels. Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) Premier promotional agency, for providing all basic infrastructure to the industries in Gujarat. Develops industrial estates at strategic locations all over the state. Offers basic amenities in industrial estates. Develops functional estates to fulfill specific needs of certain industries. Checks environmental degradation by resorting to specific measures. Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation (GAIC) Promotes agricultural activities at the ground level and helps in development of agro industries. Accelerates demand-based production of agro products to develop agro industries in the new global agricultural environment. Agency Description Gujarat Small Industries Corporation (GSIC) Encourages the growth of industries in the SSI sector. Acts as an authorised distributor and stockist of steel producers. Assists SSI units by providing imported/indigenous raw materials Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) Attracts private sector investment in infrastructure development projects Frames policies for involvement of other public sector infrastructure development agencies. Liaison with banks and other financial institutions interested in financing infrastructure projects. Gujarat State Financial Corporation (GSFC) Finances industrial units in Gujarat and the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Provides financial assistance to new and existing SSI units. Offers finance to SSI units for obtaining ISO-9000 certification, marketing and sales promotion activities. Agency Description Industries Commissionerate The commissionerate functions under the Industries, Mines and Tourism Department of the Government of Gujarat, and implements industrial policies of the state and central governments. Promotes development, monitors and controls functions for planned industrial developments in tiny, small, medium and large sectors through a network of district industry centres, attached offices and industrial promotion corporations. Gujarat Power Corporation Limited (GPCL) Acts as a nodal agency for augmenting power generating capacity through private sector participation. Identifies power projects based on different fuels and prepares techno- economic feasibility reports. Obtains approvals from relevant authorities to prepare power system master plan for the state. Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) Contributes to the development of vital port infrastructure. Synchronises with hinterland development. Identifies green field ports for development. Specifies missing links in roads and railways and suggests upgradation of existing links to facilitate easier approach to port locations. Agency Description Gujarat Industrial Investment Corporation Limited (GIIC) Finances medium and large scale industries. Arranges finance for large projects available in consortium with other central and state-level financial institutions and banks. Provides infrastructure financing and offers a variety of financial packages. Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited (TCGL) Identifies tourism potential in the state. Undertakes the task of developing tourism and related commercial activities. Maintains and upgrades tourism infrastructure and hotel projects with the help of privatised professional services. Encourages investment for development of tourism-related infrastructure. Agency Contact information Industrial Extension Bureau Block No 18, 2 nd Floor Udyog Bhavan, Sector-11, Gandhinagar-382 017 Phone: 91-79-23250492/93 Fax: 91-79-23250490 E-mail: indextb@indextb.com Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) Block No 4, 2 nd Floor Udyog Bhavan, Sector-11 Gandhinagar-382 017 Phone: 91-79-2325 0636, 2325 0637 Fax: 91-79-2325 0705 E-mail: gidc@gidcgujarat.org Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation (GAIC) Khet Udyog Bhavan, Opp. Old Gujarat High Court, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380 014 Phone: 91-79-2754 4741/42/43 Fax: 91-79-2754 2518 Website: www.gujagro.org Agency Contact information Gujarat Industrial Investment Corporation Limited (GIIC) Block No 11 & 12, 6 th Floor, Udyog Bhawan, Sector-11, Gandhinagar-382 011 Phone: 91-79-2324 9641-53, Fax: 91-79-2323 6230 Gujarat State Financial Corporation (GSFC) Block No 10, Udyog Bhavan, Sector-11, Gandhinagar-382 011 Phone: 91-79-23256793, Fax: 91-79-2325 2204 E-mail: webmaster-gsfc@gujarat.gov.in Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) Block No 18, 8 th Floor, Sector-11, Udyog Bhavan, Gandhinagar - 382 017 Phone: 91-79-23232701/ 4, Fax: 91-79-23222481, E-mail: gidb@gidb.org Industries Commissionerate
Block No 1, 2 nd Floor, Udyog Bhavan Gandhinagar-382 010 Phone: 91-79-23252683, 23252617, E-mail: iccord@gujarat.gov.in Approvals and clearances required Departments Approvals/registration/filing information for setting up project SSI Registration District Industries Centre (DIC) of the district, where the unit is to be located. Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM) DIC/ Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat Filing Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM) and Letter of Intent (LoI) Secretariat for Industrial Assistance, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India Letter of Permission (LoP) - The Development Commissioner, Kandla Special Economic Zone, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Kandla (Dist. Kutch), Gujarat For automatic approvals - The Development Commissioner, Kandla Special Economic Zone, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Kandla (district Kutch), Gujarat. For other industries - Secretariat for Industrial Assistance, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, New Delhi. Registration of business organisation Registrar of Partnership Firms, Government of Gujarat for partnership firms and Registrar of Companies, Government of India (office located in Ahmedabad) for corporations. Approvals and clearances required Departments Acquisition of land Authority for lands: In GIDC estate - Concerned office of GIDC Government land - Concerned district collector or collector/district development officer Private land (purchase of agricultural land for non-agricultural use) Private land owner Forest land - Ministry of Forest & Environment, State Wild Life Board, National Wild Life Board and Supreme Court (for land reserved for wildlife sanctuaries or national parks). Clearance from Pollution Control Board No Objection Certificate (NOC) to be obtained from Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) Environmental clearance:- Ministry of Environment and Forest and Government of Gujarat (State Impact Assessment Committee). Consent to establish Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) Arrangement of power GIDC estates - Zonal office Locations other than GIDC estates - Zonal distribution company Captive power - Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Limited (GETCO) Arrangement of gas Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC) or private distributor. Approvals and clearances required Departments Arrangement of water Authority depends on the location of unit: Proximity to Narmada Canal Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL) For drawing canal/underground water other than Narmada Canal Irrigation department. For drawing water from the pipeline of Gujarat Water Infrastructure Limited (GWIL) GWIL Surface water Local governing bodies (municipal corporations) For the usage of ground water for industrial purposes from the area falling under dark zone, over-exploited area or saline area The Superintendent, from Gujarat, Gujarat Water Resources Development Corporation (GWRDC) Water supply for industrial purposes within GIDC estateDeputy Executive Engineer of the concerned estate. Approval of building plans Authority depends on location of the unit, if the unit is located: In GIDC estates GIDC executive engineer in the region. Inside and outside GIDC estates Director, Industrial Safety and Health, is authorised to give approval to plans of the premises, equipment layout and process layout, registration of factory and grant of licenses. Approval from Labour Department Labour Commissioner Approval from Commercial Tax Department Value-Added Tax (VAT) registration and Central Sales Tax (CST) registration: Respective area officer in whose jurisdiction the chief place of business falls. Approvals and clearances required Departments Mining Lease approval Department of Geology and Mining Boiler registration Chief Inspectorate, Steam and Boiler, Government of Gujarat Handling of hazardous items Director of Industrial Safety and Health, Government of Gujarat Storage of explosive materials Directorate of Explosives, Government of India Customs bonding for 100 per cent export oriented units located outside special economic zones Collector of Customs & Central Excise, Government of India Quality certification Bureau of Indian Standards (office located in Gujarat) Sector-specific approvals Sector Authority Food and drug manufacturing units Commissionerate of Food & Drug Administration, Government of Gujarat Registration for milk products Milk and Milk Products Board, New Delhi Projects located within 500 m of the coastline Gujarat Maritime Board Source: Doing Business in Gujarat 2013, Vibrant Gujarat Cost parameter Cost estimates Source Cost of land (per sq ft) US$ 10 to US$ 150 Industry sources Hotel room average cost (per night) US$ 82 Indian Hotel Survey, 2011-12 Office space (rent per sq ft per annum) US$ 12 to US$ 36 Industry sources Residential space (rent per sq ft per annum) US$ 2 to US$ 6.5 Industry sources Power cost (per kWh) Average: US$ 0.07 Planning Commision Databook, October 2013 Labour cost (minimum wage per day) US$ 2.0 to US$ 4.7 Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India Shipbuilding Policy 2010 To explore potential as well as resources available on the Gujarat coast for shipbuilding. To enhance industrial growth in the state by encouraging establishment of downstream ancillary industries. Read more Objectives Gujarat Textile Policy - 2012 To transform the state cotton industry as a leader in manufacturing of yarn, fabric and garments with a policy to work on five Fs Farm, Fibre, Fabric, Fashion (Garment) & Foreign (Export). Read more Objective Gujarat Industrial Policy 2009 To facilitate investments in the state, generate employment and adhere to high quality standards. Read more Objective Wind Power Policy 2013 To promote green energy in the state and accelerate investments in the renewable sector. To set the tariff of wind power in the state. Read more Objectives Gujarat State Biotechnology Policy 2007 To accelerate activities in Gujarats biotech sector Read more Objective Solar Power Policy 2009 To promote power generation of green and clean power in the state using solar energy. To promote employment generation and skill enhancement of local youth. Read more Objectives Integrated Township Policy 2007 To promote economic development, and facilitate the creation of efficient, equitable and sustainable urban settlements To facilitate public-private partnerships for urban development Read more Objectives Power Generation Policy 2009 To develop the state of Gujarat as a power-generation hub. To have adequate availability of power in the state for agriculture, households, industry etc. Read more Objectives Agro Industrial Policy, 2000 To make Gujarat the destination of choice for investors and processors, both global and domestic Read more Objective SEZ Policy of Gujarat, 2002 To encourage investment and export oriented units in the state through specified facilities and concessions Read more Objective Gujarat Port Policy To promote Gujarats share in ports To attract private sector investment in the existing minor and intermediate ports Read more Objectives Gujarat State Mineral Policy 2003 To explore opportunities in the sector of mineral resources of the state. To enhance efficiency by adopting e-governance. Read more Objectives Gujarat Road Policy 1996 To facilitate investments in the road sector. 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