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Introduction: Kutch Kutch, located on the western-most tip of India, is the largest district in India The district has 10 talukas, of which the major ones are Bhuj (district headquarter), Anjar, Mandvi, Mundra and Gandhidham Focus Industry Sectors Minerals, Port based industries, Marine Chemicals, Engineering, Infrastructure Projects, Chemicals, Ceramics and Textiles Kandla and Mundra are the two ports present in the district, in order to support the industrial and commercial activities in the State Kutch is famous for its palaces, museums, handicrafts (Ajrakh & Bandhani), royal heritage, pilgrimage, fairs, festivals, beaches, resorts and wildlife Rann of Kutch is a seasonally marshy region surrounding Kutch. It is a salty lowland, rich in natural gas and a resting site for migratory Siberian birds Map 1: District Map Of Kutch with Talukas Rann Of Kutch Lakhpat Rapar Nakhatrana Bhuj Bhachau Abdasa Gandidham Mandvi Mundra Kandla District Headquarter Talukas City 4 4
Fact File Geographical Location Temperature Average Rainfall Area District Headquarter Talukas Population Population Density Sex Ratio Literacy Rate Languages Seismic Zone Source: Kutch District Profile, 2006-2007 5 78.89º to 71.45º East (Longitude) 22.44º to 24.41ºNorth (Latitude) 45º Centigrade (Maximum) 4º Centigrade (Minimum) 587 mm 45,652 sq.km. Bhuj 10 1.5 million (As per Census 2001) 33 persons per sq.km. 964 Females per 1000 Males 60.36% Kutchi, Gujarati, Hindi and English Zone V 5
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Economy and Industry Profile Kutch has re-emerged from the ruins of one of the most disastrous earthquakes in the history that took place in January 2001 and today has become a major industrial hub Over 60% of total salt production is contributed by the district With large reserves of limestone, bauxite, lignite and bentonite, Kutch district is one of the preferred destinations for most of the mineral based industries It boasts of being the world s largest manufacturer of Submerged Arc Welded (SAW) pipes A good number of medium /large scale industries are supported by a sizeable number of small scale industries Due to presence of two important ports, Kandla and Mundra, Kutch district accounts for a very high cargo movement Kutch is also known for handicrafts. Out of total 136 industrial cooperative societies, 71 belong to handicrafts Palaces, temples, fairs and festivals of Kutch attracts a large number of tourists in the district Madhapar village in Kutch is considered to be Asia's richest village due to foreign remittances by NRIs in Africa, the Gulf countries, UK and the USA Source: Kutch District Booklet - 2006-07 7 7
Agriculture Major Crops being produced in Kutch district are Map 2: Crops Of Kutch oilseed, bajra, jowar, cotton, pulses, date palms and brinjal Among various oilseeds groundnut, castor seeds, rape and mustard seeds are the most important crops Kutch is an important producer of psyllium (Isabgul), cumin and coriander Conventional pesticide-based farming is transforming into organic cultivation of crops Around 1,000 cotton producers in Rapar taluka of Kutch have been granted organic certification by Lakhpat Nakhtrana Abdasa Bhuj Mandavi Mundra Rapar Bhachau Anjar Bajra Jowar Pulses Cotton Wheat Gandhidham Agrocel (an agricultural services provider ) Source: Department of Agriculture:2006-07, Study on Development Potential of Kutch; Gujarat infrastructure Development Board 8 8
Agriculture Kutch exhibits monopoly in India in production of date palms Bajra is an important food grain of the district with the production being 80,100 metric tones (MT) during 2006-07 Fig1: Production of Food and Non Food crops (2006-07) Oil Seed 2690 In 2006-2007, the total fruit production in Kutch was Pulses 2,59,443 MT Cereals 482, 1527 The district accounts for the highest production of date palms in Gujarat, which was 93,597 MT in 2006-2007 Among vegetables, brinjal has the major share with production of 12,288 MT (2006-2007) Other fruits grown in the district are papaya, mango, banana, chikoo and papaya Production ( in M.T.) Fig2: Production of Food crops (2006-07) Fruits 259443 Spices 21,467 Vegetables 61,384 0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 Production (in M.T.) Source :Department of Agriculture:2006-2007 9 9
Minerals Presence of largest number of mines under lease in Gujarat Map 3: Mineral Map Of Kutch Lakhpat Nakhtrana Bhuj Abdasa Anjar Mandavi Mundra Bhachau Gandhidham Rapar Gypsum Lignite Lime Stone Bauxite Salt Coal Map 4: Panandhro Mine Panandhro Mine (Lignite Production) Source :District Profile Booklet 2006-2007 10 10
Minerals Exclusive producer of lignite in the State Kutch is rich in non metallic minerals Fig3: Production Of Minerals In Kutch (M.T.) As a mineral rich district of Gujarat, It has largest reserves of limestone, lignite, bauxite, china clay and silica sand in the country 6,412,663 3,540,069 195,746 308,853 77,407 The district has the highest production of Lignite and China clay in Gujarat. The total production of lignite in 2005-06 was 6,412,663 MT Panandhro city has the largest lignite reserve in Gujarat with a capacity of 59 Million Tones (2005-06) Because of its high calorific value and low moisture content, Kutch s lignite is favourable for power generation Yearly production of salt is 2.5 lakh tonnes and is exported to countries like Taiwan, Bangladesh and Korea 120% 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Lignite Limestone Laterite China Clay Bauxite Fig4: Proved Minerals Reserves 67% 33% Limestone(11897 Mn.MT) Kutch 98% 2% Silica Sand(156 Mn.MT 62% 38% China Clay(165.78 Mn.MT) Other Districts Source: Mineral Treasure of Gujarat, Commissionerate of Geology and Mining 11 11
Wildlife Great Indian bustard, chinkara, blackbuck, fox, hayena, jackal, hare, wolf and panther constitute the wildlife of the district. Wild Ass, an endangered species, is found only in this district. There is also a large bird population, particularly the flamingos. The wildlife sanctuaries in the district are a major tourist attraction. The forests have rich reserves of date palms, chikoo, guava, mango, pomegranate, ber etc. Map 5: Important Wildlife locations in Kutch Table 1: Sanctuaries Name Location Area (Sq. Km) Wildlife Banni Grasslands Kutch Bustard Sanctuary Near Naliya 500 Great Indian Bustard, Chinkara, Blue Bull Herpetofauna Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary Kutch bustard Sanctuary Banni Grasslands Chari- Dhand 3847 Waterfowls, Common Cranes, Grey Hypocolius, Whitenapped Tit, McQueen's Bustard and Dalmatian Pelicans Source :District Profile Booklet 2003-2004, Industries Commissionerate Government of Gujarar:2007 Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary Narayana Sarovar 443.23 Chinkara, Caracal, Desert Cat,Hyena Herpetofauna 12 12
Major Industries Welspun, Adani Group, Sanghi Group, are the key Table 2: Major Industries* industry players present in the district Industry Taluka Products With a turnover of INR 20 crore (USD 5 million), Welspun Power and Steel has one of its largest Adani Port Limited Mundra Berthing pilotage and cargo handling facilities facilities of steel saw pipes in Kutch Welspun Power & Steel Pvt. Ltd. Anjar Bars and rods Adani Group owns a fully functional multi-purpose Agrocel port at Mundra in the Gulf of Kutch and has set up Industries Limited Bhuj Chemicals an edible oil refinery in the district Videocon International Bhuj Air conditioners Sanghi Industries Ltd. has set up a cement plant at Limited Sanghipuram village in Abdasa, having its own captive mines, power plant, desalination plant and a Varsana Ispat Limited Gandhidham Steel ingots captive jetty Welbrine Industries Ltd. Jakhau Raw salt *Indicative list Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat: 2007 13 13
Major Industries Map 6: Key Industry players in the District* Bhachau Abdasa Bhuj Anjar Mandvi Mundra *Indicative list Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat: 2007 14 14
Small Scale Industries (SSI) Presence of 6,128 Small Scale Industry units in the district, has shown an investments to the tune of INR 12,978 lakh (USD 30.8 million) Gandhidham taluka has witnessed maximum number of SSI units with a healthy investments of INR 4,059 Lakhs (USD 9.64 Million) Chemical Industries constituted maximum investments amounting to INR 2,842 lakh (USD 6.7 million) in 2007 Fig 6: Taluka wise Investments (INR Lakhs) 2177 Map 7 : Number of SSI units in major industrial talukas 2842 397 Mandvi 333 Nakhatrana Bhuj Anjar Gandhidham 1480 941 Bhachau 2304 Fig 5: SSI Registrations as on 30 th June 2007 299 3202 2453 1194 728 1231 1066 1180 388 381 357 1020 607 2222 4059 Anjar Gandhidham Bhachau Bhuj Repair Services Chemical and Chemical Products No.Of Units Wood Products Metal Products Non Metalic Mineral Products Investments (INR lakhs) Other Industries 15 15 Source: Kutch District Profile -2006-2007
Industry and Investment Trends Kutch accounts for 39.07 percent of the total projects currently under implementation in the State According to Industrial Entrepreneurial Memoranda (IEM) filed from 1988 to 2007, Kutch has shown an investment of INR 1,00,806 Crore (USD 24,586.83 million) in industries such as infrastructure projects, metallurgical, textiles and chemicals Infrastructure projects contributed maximum investments to the tune of INR 30,539 Crore (USD 7448.53 million) during the period 1998-07 Fig 7: Investments in 1988-97 Vs 1998-07 Comparative Data in Last Two Decades 67 8670 20038 Fig 8: Sector wise Decadal Investments (INR Crore) 778 92136 30539 194527 1988-1997 1998-2007 Units Investment (INR Crore) Employment Textile industry observed an investment of INR 590 Crore (143.9 million) during 1998-07 A surge in investments in metallurgical, cement and chemicals was also observed significantly in the present decade (1998-07) 119 3550 Metallurgical Industries 8513 5790 Cement and Gypsum Products 0 590 216 715 Textiles Infrastructue projects. 4117 Chemicals 1987-1997 1998-2007 Source : Industries Commissionerate, Government Of Gujarat :2007 16 16
Investments In Pipeline In total 34 MoUs were signed during Vibrant Gujarat Global Investor s Summit (VGGIS) 2007, with a total Fig 9: MoUs and Investments During Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit (VGGIS ) investment of INR 91,941 crore (USD 22,424.63 million) Maximum MoUs were signed in (Auto & Engineering) sector and has maximum projects in the pipeline 100000 80000 60000 40000 20000 0 91941 32 34 12 21,211 10034 2003 2005 2007 Year 45 30 15 0 No.Of MoUs In Power sector, Nuclear Power Corporation has signed an MoU with an investment amounting to INR 50,000 crore (USD 12,195.12 million) 6 Inv.(INR Crores 8 No.of MoUs Fig 10: Sector wise Projects During Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit (VGGIS 2007) Auto & Engineering Agro & Food With an investment of INR 24,503 crore (USD 5,976.34 million), Indian Infrastructure Corporation Limited signed an MoU, for developing a multiproduct SEZ 4 1 4 5 3 1 1 1 Chemicals & Petrochemicals Biotechnology Oil & Gas Ports Power Road & Rail Tourism SEZ Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat: 2007 17 17
Economy Drivers Kutch has emerged as a hub for chemicals, minerals, textiles, engineering, oil & Gas and Port based industries Kutch is an ideal gateway to Asian, African and American markets as Mundra Port offers shortest land route from any port to the vast hinterland of western and northern India Presence of Mundra, Kandla and Mandavi ports has made the district a trade and logistics hub Industries in the district such as minerals, port-based, engineering & auto, steel pipes, cement, salt, textiles, tourism and infrastructure projects are the drivers of economy Rich mineral wealth of the district is an attraction for investors. Many foreign companies are expected to invest on lignite, limestone and bauxite reserves Presence of a large number of SEZs, Industrial estates and parks in several sectors such as power, port based, textile and engineering, may furthur augment the economic growth of the district The tourism sector is experiencing a strong resurgence. The palaces, wildlife, fairs and festivals of the district are witnessing a large influx of national and international tourists Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat: 2007 18 18
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Industrial Locations and Infrastructure 12 Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Special Economic Zones Kandla SEZ MP SEZ Mundra Adani Power SEZ Tundra Welspun SEZ Anjar Mundra SEZ Gujarat Industrial Dev. Corp. Kandla Port Trust SEZ Asia Pacific Corp. Ltd Ruchi Flat Steel SEZ Indian Infrastructure Corp. Ltd. Welspun Anjar SEZ Ltd. LMJ Warehousing Pvt. Ltd 20 Kutch 20 Mundra (Port Based) Industrial Estate, Township& Warehousing, Gandhidham Samakhiali 13 Industrial Estates Nakhatrana (1) Mundra (2) Mandvi (1) Bhachau (1) Anjar (1) Rapar (1) Bhuj (3) Industrial Estates Gandhidham (3) 3 Industrial Parks Industrial Parks / Developers
Special Economic Zones Table 3: SEZ in Kutch Kandla SEZ, Gandhidham Multi-product 280 Functional Fig11: Status wise SEZs Area Location Nature of SEZ Status of Approval 1 (in hectares) 4 3 MPSEZ Mundra Power SEZ Tundra, Siracha Welspun SEZ Anjar Multi-Product Power Textiles & Garments 3114.90 293 284 Notified Notified Notified 4 Functional Notified In Principal Approval Formal Approval Fig12: Nature of SEZs Mundra Multi Product 1081 Notified Moti Chirai Kandla Anjar Handi crafts Port Based Multi- Product Polymer Based 131.59 5000 120 Formal Formal Formal Multi Product Power Textiles & Garments Handicrafts Polymer Based Steel Engeneering FTWZ Map 8: Location Of SEZs RUCHI FLAT STEEL SEZ Flat Steel 164.80 In-principle Anjar Multi-Product 1011.71 In-principle Anjar Engineering 121 In-principle Kandla FTWZ 40 In-principle Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government Of Gujarat,2007 21 21 FTWZ Handicrafts Multiproduct Polymer Based Textiles Multiproduct Flat Enineering Steel Port Based Power Multi Product Multi Product Multiproduct
Industrial Parks Table 4: Industrial Parks Map 9 : Industrial Parks INDUSTRIAL PARKS Project Name & Location Area Investment (INR Crore) Mundra Mundra (Port Based) 500 100 Gandhidham INR 75 Cr Samakhiali INR 40 Cr Industrial Estate, Township& Warehousing, Gandhidham 200 75 Mundra (Port Based) INR100 Cr Samakhiali 200 40 Source: Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation:2007 22 22
Industrial Estates Table 5: GIDC Estates (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation ) Map 10: Industrial Estates Of Kutch Estates Taluka Area (Square Metres) Bhuj Bhuj 3,07,500 T Anjar Anjar 2,10,546 Gandhidham Gandhidham 1,06,147 Durgapur Mandvi 1,99,398 Madhapar Bhuj 21,233 Nagor Bhuj 64,767 Dhrub Mundra 4,49,200 Mundra Mundra 13,355 Makhel Rapar 86,603 Nakhatrana Nakhatrana 47,717 Mithirohar Gandhinagar 171.9941 Moti Chirai Bhachau 13,15,962 Source: Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC), District Booklet 2006-2007 23 23
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Road & Rail Connectivity Road Map 11: Kutch Road & Rail Network National Highway 8A connects Kutch with Ahmedabad (91 km), Vadodara (465 km), Rajkot (218 km) and Surat (632 km) Bhuj is connected with Kandla (45 km from Bhuj) by a State Highway via Anjar Connectivity with major industrial districts: Jamnagar (261 km), Surat (632 km), Bhavnagar (396 km), Valsad (699 km), Ankleshwar (359 km) and Mehsana (311 km) Rail Mumbai is connected with Bhuj by 5 broad gauge stations Mundra and Kandla ports are linked by broad gauge rail to the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Bhuj-Gandhidham-Kandla-Ahmedabad broad guage line provide direct connectivity from Kutch to other parts of country Source: District Profile Booklet, 2006-2007: Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (G.I.D.B):2007 Table 6: Distance of Kutch from Major Indian Cities Locations Kolkata Chennai Hyderabad Delhi Mumbai Distance (km) 2289 2191 1537 1096 910 25 25
Airports and Ports Air Bhuj has the only operational airport in Kutch. Kandla, Mandvi Mundra air strips are under development Port Mundra Port has a total length of 17.5 mts. Other ports in the district include Kandla and Mandvi Mundra Port Project has just established the longest non- government railway line, put up at a cost of INR 160 crore (USD 38 Million), between Adipur and Mundra, totalling a distance of 57 km. Mundra port is connected to Gandhidham by National Highway and abroad gauge railway line Other ports are at Kandla and Mandvi 26 26
Power Supply Network Power Map 12: Power Map of Kutch The district owns Lignite Power Stations located in Panandhro city It also has 42 sub stations installed with a capacity of 215 Mega Watt (MW) Wind power has a great potential in the district. Few wind power projects proposed in Kutch are : 250 MW project by NEG Micon 500 MW project by Suzlon Energy (to manufacture tubular tower in the region) Source: Kutch District Profile Booklet,2006-07,Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation, Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd,:2007 27 27
Water Supply Water Water supply for industrial purposes in the district can be obtained from three main sources, viz Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB), the Irrigation Canal and Sardar Sarovar Project. Sardar Sarovar Project The project envisages supply of water for drinking purposes, irrigation and industrial use Sardar Sarovar Project water for industrial supply is made available through branch canals The rate for industrial water supply was INR 10 per 1000 litres as in November, 2007 One branch canal that supplies water to Kutch district is listed in Table 7 Table 7: Sardar Sarovar Branch Canal Network Branch canal Length (Km) District Starting point Ending point Kutch Branch Canal 360 Banaskantha, Patan, Kutch Salimgarh Modukuwa 28 28
Desalination Desalination Many industrial scale (small and viable size) desalination units are being established in Kutch region to overcome the water crisis Sanghi Cement in Kutch has its own desalination plant to meet its water requirement and also to supply to the neighbouring villages 150 MLD (million litres per day) sea water based desalination plant for industrial water supply is proposed in Kutch by Gujarat Water Infrastructure Limited and Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB). The plant is to be set up in the vicinity of Kandla port with an estimated cost of INR 600 crore (USD 143 million) Source: Gujarat State Petroleum Limited (GSPL), 2007 29 29
Gas Supply Gas 182 km long route has been identified in the Kutch district for laying the gas pipeline. The route passes through A section from Morbi to Mundra - 127 km Two Spurlines: Bhuj - 23.61 km Proposed IFFCO - 20 km Map 13: Gas Grid in Kutch K U T C H Mundra Morbi Source: Gujarat State Petroleum Limited (GSPL):2007 Proposed Pipeline 30 30
Ports Mundra Port Mundra Port has 4 mulipurpose cargo berth, 4 container berth, 2 Bulk cargo bertha n one SBM.. Other ports in the district include Kandla, Koteshwar, Jakhau and Mandvi Mundra Port Project has established non- government railway line, put up at a cost of INR 160 crore (USD 38 Million), between Adipur and Mundra, totalling a distance of 57 km. Mundra port is connected to Gandhidham by National Highway and abroad gauge railway line Mundra port has one SBM to handle POL Product Map 15: Mundra Port Gujarat Mundra Performance 2005-06 (lakh tonnes) Mundra Port handling Bulk major Bulk liquid bulk and General Cargo including containers. One of India s largest privately developed ports (Adani Group), offers the shortest land route from any port to the vast hinterland of western and northern India 6.3 million tonnes of container cargo and 13.53 million tonnes of bulk cargo was handled in 2006-07, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41% Facilities include 10 operational berths, with drafts upto 17.5 meters to handle dry bulk, break bulk and liquid cargo. The Mundra International Container Terminal (operated by Dubai Ports Limited), has 2 berths with a draft of 17.5 meters. Import 0.09 Export 1.03 31 31
Ports Kandla Port Only major port in the State with many industries in its vicinity The port has 1800 metres of dry cargo berths with a capacity for at least ten ships. Map 14: Kandla Port Kandla Gujarat It owns 10 berths, 6 oil jetties, 1 maintenance jetty, 1 dry dock and jetties for small vessels. 66 KV power supply and standby power to the extent of 2000 KVA available for emergency operations. The total custom bonded port area inside the custom fencing is 185 hectares. An additional 76.5 hectares is being developed gradually. 32 32
Proposed Infrastructure Projects Port : Kandla Port Trust plans Roll On, Roll-Of facilities at a cost of INR 1 billion for export of Maruti Cars Adani Group plans to set up an SEZ spread over 10,000 acres at an estimated investment of INR 7,300 crore (USD1.74 billion) Power: Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) is implementing a 2X125 MW lignite based Akrimota Power Project at Chher Nani village, in Lakhpat For setting up of 20 wind mills of 1500 KW, Gujarat NRE Coke Limited (GNCL) has proposed an investments of INR 175 crore (USD 41.6 million) Rail and Road: Gandhidham Palanpur gauge conversion project by Rail & Bridge Department (RBG) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) will connect SEZs with Saurashtra region Map 16: Location of Proposed Projects Akrimota Power Project, (Lignite) Panandhro Bhuj Mundra Adani Nakhatrana Gandhidham Bhachau Kandla Port Project Banaskantha Palanpur Roads (Proposed Source: GMDC as on 6/11/2007, Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat,, 2007 Nakhatrana Panandhro Road and Bhuj-Bhachau Road are planned in the district by Gujarat State Road Development Corporation (GSRDC) 33 33
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Education Kutch has many educational and training institutes. The district has 12 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) which offer training in various courses such as electrical, electronic & communication, information technology, production and mechanical engineering Government Engineering College at Bhuj offers engineering degree in three branches; mechanical, electrical and mining, with the intake capacity of 60 in each discipline. The Shyamji Krishna Verma Kutch University (Bhuj) will soon start post graduate courses in environmental science, ecology, physics, mathematics, chemistry, medicine and business administration Veerayatan Institute of Pharmacy in Kutch (at Bhuj-Mandvi Road) offers Bachelor of Pharmacy with a total intake capacity of 60 Vivekananda Research and Training Institute at Mandvi trains farmers in various farming skills G.K. General Hospital offers a certificate course of 1 ½year for female health workers. Table 8: Educational Infrastructure Institutions Primary Schools Secondary Schools High Secondary School Industrial Training Institutes Pharmacy College Polytechnic Colleges Management Colleges Engineering Other Colleges * Numbers 1512 19 60 12 * Other Colleges: Arts, Science, B.Ed & Law Colleges 3 3 1 1 6 35 35 Source: District profile Booklet 2003-2004, Industrial Extension Bureau
Health Kutch is gradually emerging as a centre for healthcare facilities There are 10 community health centres (CHCs) and 37 primary health centres (PHCs) in the district G.K. General Hospital in Bhuj, Government Hospital in Gandhidham, Bidada Hospital in Mandvi are the key healthcare providers in the district Kutch Mahila Vikas Sangathan (KMVS) conducts health and family planning programs across villages in western Kutch Tele-consultation in healthcare is gaining popularity in the district. Apollo Hospital International Limited in association with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is spreading awareness on health issues through tele-medicine in remote regions of Kutch Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad organised dermatology camps at six different locations in Kutch in May 2007 and plans to add more specialities to their telecommunication list Sterling AddLife India with Adani Group plans to set up a 50 bed secondary care hospital to provide health care services around Mundra Port and SEZ Map 17: Location of Health Centres G.K.General Hospital Bidada Government Hospital Hospital Sterling Addlife Ltd. Source: Government Of Gujarat ::Health Department :2007 36 36
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Tourism: Princely Heritage and Handicrafts Kutch boasts of a culturally rich heritage and vibrant population celebrating traditional fairs and festivals. The district accounts for 2.39 % of total tourist inflow in Gujarat during 2006-07 and has shown a growth of 219 % over the inflow of tourists during 2005-06 Key tourist attractions in the district are: Heritage -Aina Mahal (Old Palace), Prag Mahal (New Palace), Kutch Museum, Cenotoph Complex, Indus Valley Civilisation site at Dholavira Pilgrimage Sites - Swaminarayan Temple, Lakhpat, Koteshwar, Bhadreshwar temple Wildlife -Wildlife Ass Sanctuary, Chinkara Sanctuary, Narayan Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary and Kutch Bustard Sanctuary Beach/ Resorts -Mandvi Beach Fairs & Festivals -The Kutch Desert Festival, Ravechi Fair, Navratri Fair, Nakhatrana Fair, Dhrarg Fair Handicrafts - Block printing including the intricate Ajrakh printing, terracota work, laquered wood furniture, Bandhani, finest silver ornaments and intrinsic metallic work Proposed tourist attractions in the district: Hodka village in the district is ready to be marked as a destination to promote rural tourism. The village is being developed under the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ministry of Tourism and local umbrella NGO Kutch Mahila Vikas Sangathan (KMVS) 38 38 Source: Gujarat India Guide,2007,Tourism Corporatioon of Gujarat Limited (TCGL)
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Investment Opportunities Minerals Huge potential for investment in cement related industries Tremendous opportunities for technology up gradation/ mechanisation through capital intensive projects with high investments Ports Extension of existing wharfs and construction of new jetties Roll On Roll off ferry service projects Exports Engineering Large integrated steel plants Ship building & ship repairing yards High frequency industrial welding pipes Spiral pipes, metallurgical industry Tourism Deluxe and budget hotels Golf club Beach resorts Development of heritage and archeological sites 40 40
Annexure I Map 1 District Map Of Kutch Map 2 Crops Of Kutch Map 3 Mineral Map of Kutch Map 4 Panandhro Mine Map 5 Important Wildlife locations in Kutch Map 6 Major Industry Players in the district Map 7: number of SSI units in Major Industrial Talukas Map 8: Location of SEZs Map 9: Industrial Parks Map 10: Industrial Estates Map 11: Kutch Road and Rail Network Map 12: Power Map Of Kutch Map 13: Gas Grid in Kutch Map 14: Kandla Port Map 15: Mundra Port Map 16: location of Proposed Projects Map 17: location of Health Centers 41 Maps Fig1: Production of Food and Non Food Crops (2005-06) Fig 2: Production of Food Crops (2006-07) Fig3: Production of Minerals in Kutch (MT) Fig 4: Proved Mineral Reserves Fig 5: SSI Registration as on 30 th June Fig 6: Talukawise Investment (INR Lakh) Fig 7: Investments in 1988-97 vs 1998-07 (Comparative Data in Last Two Decades) Fig 8: Sectorwise Decadal Investments (INR Crores) Fig 9: MoUs and Investments During Vibrant Gujarat Global Investor Summit Fig 10: Sectorwise Projects During Vibrant Gujarat Global Investor Summits (VGGIS) Fig 11: Statuswise Projects During VGGIS Fig 12: Nature of SEZ Figures 41 Tables Table 1 : Sanctuaries Table 2 : Industry Players Table 3 : Industrial Parks Table 4 :GIDC Estates Table 5 : Educational Infrastructure
Annexure II: Abbreviations IEM : Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum MoU : Memorandum of Understanding SSI : Small Scale Industries VGGIS : Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit SEZ : Special Economic Zone LNG : Liquefied Natural Gas GIDC : Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation DMIC : Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor DFC : Delhi Freight Corridor GIDB: Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board GoG : Government of Gujarat UNDP: United Nations Development Programme KVMS : Kutch Mahila Vikas Sangathan IFFCO : Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited 42 42