Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2011 - District Profile : Kutch

1. Kutch
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2. INDEX
1 Kutch: A Snapshot
2 Economy and Industry Profile
3 Industrial Locations / Infrastructure
4 Support Infrastructure
5 Social Infrastructure
6 Tourism
7 Investment Opportunities
8 Annexure
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3. 1
Kutch: A Snapshot
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4. Introduction: Kutch
§ Kutch, located on the western-most tip of India, is the largest Map 1: District Map Of Kutch with Talukas
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, Rann Of Kutch
Lakhpat
in order to support the industrial and commercial activities in Nakhatrana
Rapar
the State
Bhuj
Bhachau
§ Kutch is famous for its palaces, museums, handicrafts (Ajrakh
Gandidham
& Bandhani), royal heritage, pilgrimage, fairs, festivals, Abdasa
Mandvi Mundra
beaches, resorts and wildlife Kandla
§ Rann of Kutch is a seasonally marshy region surrounding District Headquarter
Kutch. It is a salty lowland, rich in natural gas and a resting Talukas
site for migratory Siberian birds City
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5. Fact File
78.89º to 71.45º East (Longitude)
Geographical Location
22.44º to 24.41ºNorth (Latitude)
45º Centigrade (Maximum)
Temperature
4º Centigrade (Minimum)
Average Rainfall 587 mm
Area 45,652 sq.km.
District Headquarter Bhuj
Talukas 10
Population 1.5 million (As per Census 2001)
Population Density 33 persons per sq.km.
Sex Ratio 964 Females per 1000 Males
Literacy Rate 60.36%
Languages Kutchi, Gujarati, Hindi and English
Seismic Zone Zone V
Source: Kutch District Profile, 2006-2007
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6. 2
Economy and Industry Profile
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7. 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
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8. Agriculture
§ Major Crops being produced in Kutch district are Map 2: Crops Of Kutch
oilseed, bajra, jowar, cotton, pulses, date palms and
brinjal Lakhpat
Nakhtrana
§ Among various oilseeds groundnut, castor seeds, rape Rapar
Abdasa Bhuj
and mustard seeds are the most important crops Bhachau
Anjar
Mandavi
§ Kutch is an important producer of psyllium (Isabgul), Gandhidham
Mundra
cumin and coriander
Bajra
§ Conventional pesticide-based farming is transforming
Jowar
into organic cultivation of crops
Pulses
§ Around 1,000 cotton producers in Rapar taluka of Cotton
Wheat
Kutch have been granted ‘organic’ certification by
Agrocel (an agricultural services provider )
Source: Department of Agriculture:2006-07, Study on Development Potential of Kutch; Gujarat infrastructure Development Board
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9. Agriculture
Kutch exhibits monopoly in India in production of date palms
§ Bajra is an important food grain of the district with Fig1: Production of Food and Non Food crops (2006-07)
the production being 80,100 metric tones (MT)
Oil Seed 2690
during 2006-07
§ In 2006-2007, the total fruit production in Kutch was Pulses
482
2,59,443 MT Cereals , 1527
§ The district accounts for the highest production of Production ( in M.T.)
date palms in Gujarat, which was 93,597 MT in Fig2: Production of Food crops (2006-07)
2006-2007
Fruits 259443
§ Among vegetables, brinjal has the major share with 21,467
Spices
production of 12,288 MT (2006-2007) 61,384
Vegetables
§ Other fruits grown in the district are papaya, mango, 0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000
Production (in M.T.)
banana, chikoo and papaya
Source :Department of Agriculture:2006-2007
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10. Minerals
Presence of largest number of mines under lease in Gujarat
Map 3: Mineral Map Of Kutch
Gypsum
Lignite
Lakhpat Lime Stone
Bauxite
Nakhtrana
Rapar Salt
Bhuj
Coal
Abdasa
Bhachau
Anjar
Mandavi Map 4: Panandhro Mine
Gandhidham
Mundra
Panandhro
Mine (Lignite
Production)
Source :District Profile Booklet 2006-2007
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11. Minerals
Exclusive producer of lignite in the State
§ Kutch is rich in non – metallic minerals Fig3: Production Of Minerals In Kutch (M.T.)
6,412,663
§ As a mineral rich district of Gujarat, It has largest reserves
3,540,069
of limestone, lignite, bauxite, china clay and silica sand in
195,746 308,853 77,407
the country
Lignite Limestone Laterite China Clay Bauxite
§ The district has the highest production of Lignite and China
clay in Gujarat. The total production of lignite in 2005-06 Fig4: Proved Minerals Reserves
was 6,412,663 MT 120%
98%
100%
§ Panandhro city has the largest lignite reserve in Gujarat 80%
67%
62%
with a capacity of 59 Million Tones (2005-06) 60%
38%
40% 33%
§ Because of its high calorific value and low moisture
20%
content, Kutch’s lignite is favourable for power generation 0%
2%
Limestone(11897 Silica Sand(156 China Clay(165.78
§ Yearly production of salt is 2.5 lakh tonnes and is exported Mn.MT) Mn.MT Mn.MT)
to countries like Taiwan, Bangladesh and Korea Kutch Other Districts
Source: Mineral Treasure of Gujarat , Commissionerate of Geology and Mining
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12. 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 Wildlife
(Sq. Km)
Kutch Bustard Near Naliya 500 Great Indian Bustard,
Sanctuary Chinkara, Blue Bull
Banni Grasslands Herpetofauna
Narayan Sarovar
Banni Chari- Dhand 3847 Waterfowls, Common
Sanctuary
Grasslands Cranes, Grey
Hypocolius, White-
Kutch bustard
napped Tit,
Sanctuary
McQueen's Bustard
and Dalmatian
Pelicans
Narayan Narayana 443.23 Chinkara, Caracal,
Sarovar Sarovar Desert Cat ,Hyena
Sanctuary Herpetofauna
Source :District Profile Booklet 2003-2004, Industries Commissionerate
Government of Gujarar:2007
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13. 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),
Adani Port Berthing pilotage and
Mundra
Limited cargo handling facilities
Welspun Power and Steel has one of its largest
Welspun Power
facilities of steel saw pipes in Kutch & Steel Pvt. Ltd.
Anjar Bars and rods
§ Adani Group owns a fully functional multi-purpose Agrocel
Industries Bhuj Chemicals
port at Mundra in the Gulf of Kutch and has set up Limited
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 Varsana Ispat
Gandhidham Steel ingots
Limited
captive mines, power plant, desalination plant and a
Welbrine
captive jetty Jakhau Raw salt
Industries Ltd.
*Indicative list
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat: 2007
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14. Major Industries
Map 6: Key Industry players in the District*
Bhachau
Anjar
Abdasa Bhuj
Mandvi
Mundra
*Indicative list
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat: 2007
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15. Small Scale Industries (SSI)
§ Presence of 6,128 Small Scale Industry units in Map 7 : Number of SSI units in major industrial
talukas
the district, has shown an investments to the tune
of INR 12,978 lakh (USD 30.8 million) 333
§ Gandhidham taluka has witnessed maximum Nakhatrana
1480
397 299
number of SSI units with a healthy investments of Bhuj 941
Mandvi Anjar Bhachau
INR 4,059 Lakhs (USD 9.64 Million)
2304
§ Chemical Industries constituted maximum Gandhidham
investments amounting to INR 2,842 lakh (USD
6.7 million) in 2007
Fig 5: SSI Registrations as on 30th June 2007
2842
Fig 6: Taluka wise Investments (INR Lakhs)
2177
3202 2453
1194 1231 1180
1066 1020
728 607
388 381 357
2222 4059
Repair Chemical Wood Metal Non Metalic Other
Services and Products Products Mineral Industries
Chemical Products
Anjar Gandhidham Bhachau Bhuj Products
No.Of Units Investments (INR lakhs)
Source: Kutch District Profile -2006- 2007
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16. Industry and Investment Trends
§ Kutch accounts for 39.07 percent of the total projects Fig 7: Investments in 1988 -97 Vs 1998-07
currently under implementation in the State Comparative Data in Last Two Decades
194527
§ According to Industrial Entrepreneurial Memoranda (IEM)
filed from 1988 to 2007, Kutch has shown an investment of
92136
INR 1,00,806 Crore (USD 24,586.83 million) in industries
such as infrastructure projects, metallurgical, textiles and 8670
20038
778
67
chemicals 1988-1997 1998-2007
Units Investment (INR Crore) Employment
§ Infrastructure projects contributed maximum investments to
the tune of INR 30,539 Crore (USD 7448.53 million) during Fig 8: Sector wise Decadal Investments (INR Crore)
the period 1998-07 30539
§ Textile industry observed an investment of INR 590 Crore
(143.9 million) during 1998-07
8513
5790
4117
§ A surge in investments in metallurgical, cement and 119
3550
0 590 216 715
chemicals was also observed significantly in the present Metallurgical Cement and Textiles Infrastructue Chemicals
Industries Gypsum projects.
decade (1998-07) Products
1987-1997 1998-2007
Source : Industries Commissionerate, Government Of Gujarat :2007
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17. Investments In Pipeline
§ In total 34 MoUs were signed during Vibrant Gujarat Fig 9: MoUs and Investments During
Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit (VGGIS )
Global Investor’s Summit (VGGIS) 2007, with a total
investment of INR 91,941 crore (USD 22,424.63 million) 100000 91941 45
80000
No.Of MoUs
32 34 30
60000
§ Maximum MoUs were signed in (Auto & Engineering) 40000 12 21,211 15
20000
10034
0 0
sector and has maximum projects in the pipeline 2003 2005 2007
Year
Inv.(INR Crores No.of MoUs
§ In Power sector, Nuclear Power Corporation has signed
Fig 10: Sector wise Projects During
an MoU with an investment amounting to INR 50,000 Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit (VGGIS
2007)
Auto & Engineering
crore (USD 12,195.12 million) 6
8 Agro & Food
Chemicals &
Petrochemicals
§ With an investment of INR 24,503 crore (USD 5,976.34 4
Biotechnology
1 Oil & Gas
1
1 Ports
million), Indian Infrastructure Corporation Limited signed 1
Power
3
4
Road & Rail
5
an MoU, for developing a multiproduct SEZ Tourism
SEZ
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat: 2007
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18. 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
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19. 3
Industrial Locations / Infrastructure
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20. Industrial Locations and Infrastructure
12 Special Economic Zones (SEZ) 13 Industrial
Special Economic Zones
Estates
Kandla SEZ Industrial Estates
Nakhatrana (1)
MP SEZ Mundra
Mundra (2)
Adani Power SEZ Tundra
Mandvi (1)
Welspun SEZ Anjar Bhachau (1)
Anjar (1)
Mundra SEZ
Kutch Rapar (1)
Gujarat Industrial Dev. Corp. Bhuj (3)
Gandhidham (3)
Kandla Port Trust SEZ
Asia Pacific Corp. Ltd
Ruchi Flat Steel SEZ
3 Industrial Parks
Indian Infrastructure Corp. Ltd.
Industrial Parks / Developers
Welspun Anjar SEZ Ltd. Mundra (Port Based)
Industrial Estate, Township& Warehousing,
LMJ Warehousing Pvt. Ltd Gandhidham
Samakhiali
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21. Special Economic Zones
Table 3: SEZ in Kutch
Fig11: Status wise SEZs
Area 1
Location Nature of SEZ Status of Approval
(in hectares)
4
3
Kandla SEZ,
Multi-product 280 Functional
Gandhidham
MPSEZ Multi-Product 3114.90 Notified
Mundra
4
Power SEZ Notified Functional Notified In Principal Approval Formal Approval
Tundra, Power 293
Siracha
Fig12: Nature of SEZs
Welspun SEZ Textiles & Notified
Anjar 284
Garments
Notified
Mundra Multi Product 1081
Moti Chirai Handi crafts 131.59 Formal Multi Product Power
Textiles & Garments Handicrafts
Polymer Based Steel
Engeneering FTWZ
Kandla Port Based 5000 Formal
Multi- Product
Map 8: Location Of SEZs
Formal
Anjar Polymer Based 120
RUCHI FLAT In-principle
STEEL SEZ Flat Steel 164.80
In-principle FTWZ
Anjar Multi-Product 1011.71
Handicrafts Multiproduct
In-principle Polymer BasedTextiles
Anjar Engineering 121 Flat
Multiproduct
Enineering Steel
Kandla FTWZ 40 In-principle Port Based
Power Multi Product Multi Product
Multiproduct
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government Of Gujarat,2007
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22. Industrial Parks
Table 4: Industrial Parks
Map 9 : Industrial Parks INDUSTRIAL PARKS Investment
Area
Project Name & Location (INR Crore)
Mundra Mundra (Port Based) 500 100
Samakhiali
Industrial Estate,
INR 40
Township&
Cr 200 75
INR 75 Warehousing,
Gandhidham Cr Gandhidham
INR100
Mundra Cr
(Port Based) Samakhiali 200 40
Source: Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation:2007
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23. Industrial Estates
Table 5: GIDC Estates (Gujarat Industrial Development
Corporation ) Map 10: Industrial Estates Of Kutch
Estates Taluka Area (Square Metres)
T
Bhuj Bhuj 3,07,500
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
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24. 4
Support Infrastructure
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25. 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 Table 6: Distance of Kutch from
Major Indian Cities
§ Mundra and Kandla ports are linked by broad gauge rail to
Locations Distance (km)
the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor
Kolkata 2289
§ Bhuj-Gandhidham-Kandla-Ahmedabad broad guage line Chennai 2191
provide direct connectivity from Kutch to other parts of Hyderabad 1537
Delhi 1096
country
Mumbai 910
Source: District Profile Booklet, 2006-2007: Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (G.I.D.B):2007
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26. 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 a broad gauge railway line
§ Other ports are at Kandla and Mandvi
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27. 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
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28. 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 Banaskantha, Patan,
360 Salimgarh Modukuwa
Canal Kutch
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29. 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
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30. 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
Mund ra Morbi
Proposed Pipeline
Source: Gujarat State Petroleum Limited (GSPL):2007
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31. Ports
Mundra Port
Map 15: Mundra Port
§ Mundra Port has 4 mulipurpose cargo berth, 4 container berth, 2 Bulk cargo bertha n one Mundra
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. Gujarat
§ Mundra port is connected to Gandhidham by National Highway and a broad gauge railway
line
Performance
§ Mundra port has one SBM to handle POL Product 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
Import Export
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 0.09 1.03
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.
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32. Ports
Kandla Port Map 14: Kandla Port
Kandla
§ 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. 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.
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33. Proposed Infrastructure Projects
Port :
§ Kandla Port Trust plans Roll–On, Roll-Of facilities at a cost Map 16: Location of Proposed Projects
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 Banaskantha
Palanpur
(USD1.74 billion)
Power: Akrimota Power
Project, (Lignite)
§ Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) is Nakhatrana
implementing a 2X125 MW lignite based Akrimota Power
Project at Chher Nani village, in Lakhpat Panandhro
Bhuj
§ For setting up of 20 wind mills of 1500 KW, Gujarat NRE Gandhidham
Bhachau
Coke Limited (GNCL) has proposed an investments of INR
Mundra Kandla Port Project
175 crore (USD 41.6 million) Adani
Rail and Road:
Roads (Proposed
§ Gandhidham–Palanpur gauge conversion project by Rail &
Bridge Department (RBG) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited Source: GMDC as on 6/11/2007, Industries
(RVNL) will connect SEZs with Saurashtra region Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat,, 2007
§ Nakhatrana–Panandhro Road and Bhuj-Bhachau Road are
planned in the district by Gujarat State Road Development
Corporation (GSRDC)
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34. 5
Social Infrastructure
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35. Education
§ Kutch has many educational and training institutes . Table 8: Educational Infrastructure
§ The district has 12 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) which
Institutions Numbers
offer training in various courses such as electrical, electronic &
communication, information technology, production and Primary Schools 1512
mechanical engineering
§ Government Engineering College at Bhuj offers engineering Secondary Schools 19
degree in three branches; mechanical, electrical and mining, with
the intake capacity of 60 in each discipline. High Secondary 60
School
§ The Shyamji Krishna Verma Kutch University (Bhuj) will soon
Industrial Training 12
start post graduate courses in environmental science, ecology, Institutes
physics, mathematics, chemistry, medicine and business Pharmacy College 3
administration
Polytechnic 3
§ Veerayatan Institute of Pharmacy in Kutch (at Bhuj-Mandvi
Colleges
Road) offers Bachelor of Pharmacy with a total intake capacity of
Management 1
60 Colleges
§ Vivekananda Research and Training Institute at Mandvi trains Engineering 1
farmers in various farming skills
Other Colleges* 6
§ G.K. General Hospital offers a certificate course of 1 ½ year for
female health workers. * Other Colleges: Arts, Science, B.Ed & Law Colleges
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Source: District profile Booklet 2003-2004, Industrial Extension Bureau

36. Health
§ Kutch is gradually emerging as a centre for healthcare facilities Map 17: Location of Health Centres
§ 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 G.K.General
Hospital
§ Kutch Mahila Vikas Sangathan (KMVS) conducts health and family Bidada
Government
Hospital
Hospital
planning programs across villages in western Kutch Sterling
Addlife Ltd.
§ 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
Source: Government Of Gujarat ::Health Department :2007
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37. 6
Vijay Vilas Palace
Tourism
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38. 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)
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Source: Gujarat India Guide,2007,Tourism Corporatioon of Gujarat Limited (TCGL)

39. 7
Investment Opportunities
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40. 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
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41. Annexure I
Maps Figures Tables
Map 1 District Map Of Kutch Fig1: Production of Food and Non Food Crops (2005- Table 1 : Sanctuaries
06)
Map 2 Crops Of Kutch
Table 2 : Industry Players
Fig 2: Production of Food Crops (2006-07)
Map 3 Mineral Map of Kutch
Table 3 : Industrial Parks
Map 4 Panandhro Mine Fig3: Production of Minerals in Kutch (MT)
Map 5 Important Wildlife locations in Kutch Fig 4: Proved Mineral Reserves Table 4 :GIDC Estates
Map 6 Major Industry Players in the district Fig 5: SSI Registration as on 30th June Table 5 : Educational Infrastructure
Map 7: number of SSI units in Major Industrial
Talukas Fig 6: Talukawise Investment (INR Lakh)
Map 8: Location of SEZs Fig 7: Investments in 1988-97 vs 1998-07
(Comparative Data in Last Two Decades)
Map 9: Industrial Parks
Fig 8: Sectorwise Decadal Investments (INR Crores)
Map 10: Industrial Estates
Fig 9: MoUs and Investments During Vibrant Gujarat
Map 11: Kutch Road and Rail Network Global Investor Summit
Map 12: Power Map Of Kutch Fig 10: Sectorwise Projects During Vibrant Gujarat
Global Investor Summits’ (VGGIS)
Map 13: Gas Grid in Kutch
Fig 11: Statuswise Projects During VGGIS
Map 14: Kandla Port
Map 15: Mundra Port Fig 12: Nature of SEZ
Map 16: location of Proposed Projects
Map 17: location of Health Centers
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42. 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
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