Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2011 - District Profile : Navsari

1. Navsari

2. INDEX
1 Navsari: A Snapshot
2 Economy and Industry Profile
3 Industrial Locations/ Infrastructure
4 Support Infrastructure
5 Social Infrastructure
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Tourism
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Investment Opportunities
8 Annexure
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3. 1
Navsari: A Snapshot
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4. Introduction: Navsari
Map 1: District Map of Navsari with talukas
§ Navsari district is located in the south eastern part of
Gujarat state in the coastal lowland along Purna river
§ The district has 5 talukas of which Navsari, Gandevi,
and Chikhli are major talukas
§ The district abounds in sugarcane fields, chikoo
plantations, and mango trees
§ Navsari is known for its floriculture activities and
sugar business
§ The focus sectors of the district are agro & food
• Jalalpor
processing industries, textiles, drugs & pharmaceuticals, • Navsari
mineral related industries, and marine based industries
• Gandevi
§ Famous historical place Dandi and Vansda National
• Chikhli
Park are located in Navsari • Vansda
Source: Navsari District Profile Booklet 2006-07
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5. Fact File
72.43° to 73.00 ° East (Longitude)
Geographical Location
20.07° to 21.00 ° North (Latitude)
40 ° Centigrade (Maximum)
Temperature
10 ° Centigrade (Minimum)
Avg. Rainfall 2000 mm
Rivers Kaveri, Mindhola, Purna, Kharera and Ambica
Area 2,196 sq. km
District Headquarter Navsari
Talukas 5
Population 12,29,463 (As per Census 2001)
Population Density 556 Persons per sq. km
Sex Ratio 955 Females per 1000 Males
Literacy Rate 75.99%
Language Gujarati, Hindi, and English
Seismic Zone Zone III
Source: Navsari District Profile Booklet 2006-07
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6. 2
Economy and Industry Profile
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7. Economy and Industry Profile
§ Textiles, diamond business, sugar industry, agro & food processing, paper, engineering and chemicals
are some of the key business sectors in Navsari
§ The district has well developed floriculture and horticulture activities owing to its suitable climate and
presence of a major player Best Roses Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
§ Best Roses has pioneered 6 hectare greenhouse project in the district which is the largest export-
oriented floriculture project in the State. The Company exports to countries such as, Japan, Germany
and UK, etc.
§ Other large players such as Gufic Biosciences Ltd., Tata Steel Ltd., and Mafatlal Industries are
present in the district
§ Navsari district is the largest producer of chikoo in the State and the largest exporter of the fruit in
India
§ The district has huge sugarcane fields as a result of which sugar manufacturing industry is a major
business in Maroli and Gandevi talukas of the district
Source: Navsari District Profile Booklet 2006-07
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8. Agriculture
§ In the year 2006-07, Navsari produced more than 2
Largest Producer of Chikoo in Gujarat
lakh Metric Tonnes (MT) of fruits, around 1.20 lakh MT Largest Producer of Cucurbits in Gujarat
2nd Largest Producer of Mango in Gujarat
of vegetables and approximately 4,187 MT of spices
2nd Largest Producer of Sugarcane
§ Navsari is the largest producer of Chikoo Fig. 1 : Food Crop Production 2006 - 07
25000 250000
contributing 20 % to total State production and second 20000
21105
216761
200000
Production (M.T.)
Area ('00 Ha)
largest producer of mango with a share of 17% in 15000 150000
9656121146
10000 100000
State production
5000 50000
§ Navsari is the largest producer of cucurbits among 0
265
4187 0
Fruits Vegetables Spices
vegetable crops contributing 17% to total State
Area ('00 Ha) Production (M.T.)
production Fig. 2 : Food and Non-Food Crop Production 2006- 07
500 444 1200
§ Turmeric is the main spice crop of the district with a 450 1039
1000
400
Production ('00 M.T.)
share of 12% in total State production 350
800
Area ('00 Ha)
300
§ Navsari district is the second largest producer of 250 600
200
400
Sugarcane in the State contributing 12% to total State 150
100 64
200
production 50
51
0 0
Source: Department of Agriculture, Government of Gujarat Cereals Pulses
8 Area ('00 Ha) Production ('00 M.T.)

9. Major Industries
§ There are approximately 23 medium and large scale industries present in Navsari with a total
investment of INR 377 crore (USD 90 million) generating employment for 9,057 persons
§ Most of these units are concentrated in Navsari and Gandevi talukas
§ Some of the major medium and large scale players present in district are shown in Table 2:
Table 1 : Medium and Large Scale Players in Navsari*
Name of Company Taluka Production
Gufic Biosciences Ltd. Navsari Drugs and Pharmaceuticals
Mafatlal Industries Ltd. Navsari Textiles
Sahakari Khand Udyog Mandli Ltd. Gandevi Sugar
Tata Steel Ltd. Navsari Hot Rolled Profiles and Cold Formed Profiles
The Navsari Cotton and Silk Mills
Navsari Yarn
Ltd.
VVF Limited Navsari Chemicals
Best Roses Biotech Pvt. Ltd. Navsari Cut Flowers
Bhukhanvala Tools Pvt. Ltd. Navsari Machine tools
* Indicative list
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat
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10. Major Industries
Map 2 : Major players in Navsari*
• Jalalpor
• Navsari
• Gandevi
• Chikhli
Gufic Biosciences Ltd.
• Vansda Mafatlal Industries Ltd.
Tata Steel Ltd.
VVF Limited
Best Roses Biotech Ltd.
* Indicative list
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11. Small Scale Industries (SSIs)
§ There are approximately 7,525 small scale industries present in Navsari. Some of the main
industries under SSIs present in Navsari are food products, metal products, chemicals and rubber and
plastic products manufacturing
§ Maximum number of SSI units (1,412 units) are in repairing and servicing oriented sector followed by
metal products manufacturing (533 units)
§ Highest number of SSI units are located in Navsari taluka followed by Gandevi and Chikhli talukas
Figure 3 & 4: Contribution of Sectors in SSI units
3% 3%
3% 4% Food products 3%
4% 2%
2% Textiles
2%
Paper
Wood
7% Rubber & Plastic products
Chemicals
Other
SSI 3% Non ferrous metals
Electricity related
equipments
SSI
Contribution ` Glass and Ceramics
Ferrous metals
56% (Engineering)
Other miscellaneous
Machinery & Spareparts
business
19% Repairing and Servicing
Others 89%
Source: Navsari District Profile Booklet 2006-07
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12. Industry and Investment Trends
§ As per the Industrial Entrepreneur Memoranda Fig. 4 : Decadal trend in Number of Units
and Employment 13681
(IEM) filed, the total number of units increased to
14000
Employment and Units
52 units during 1998-2007 from 42 units in 1988-97 12000
10000
6099
§ Employment opportunities generated during 8000
6000
1998-2007 has doubled as compared to previous
4000
42 52
decade (1988-97) 2000
0
§ During 1998-2007, sectors such as machine tools, Units Employment
1988 - 1997 1998 - 2007
chemicals and food processing industries
Fig. 5 : Decadal Trend in Sectorwise
observed remarkable growth in investments with Investment
19
highest growth observed in machine tools 20
Investments (in Crore)
15
15 13
§ Drugs & pharmaceuticals and vegetable oils 11
10
emerged as the new sectors attracting investments 5
5
1
during 1998-2007 of INR 31 crore (USD 7 million)
0
Machine tools Chemicals Food processing
and INR 35 crore (USD 8 million) respectively Industries
Sectors
1988 - 1997 1998 - 2007
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat
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13. Investment Trends: 1988-97
§ During 1988-97, textiles sector attracted the
highest investment of INR 132 crore (USD 31
Fig. 6 : Major Investments & Employment during
million) contributing 44% to total investments
1988-97
during the decade
Investment and Employment
Highest 2371 Highest
§ Highest employment was generated by the 2500
Investment Employment
2000
sugar industry creating 2,371 jobs 1365
1500
contributing 40% to total employment 1000
350
generated during the decade. It also attracted 500
132 82 19 18 92 13
275
0
second highest investment of INR 82 crore
Sugar
Metallurgical
Textiles
Food processing
Soaps,cosmetics
industries
& toiletries
industries
(USD 20 million)
§ Soaps, cosmetics, and toiletries, metallurgical
industries and food processing industries were Sectors
among the top five investment generating Investment Employment
sectors during 1988-97 besides textiles and
sugar industries
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat
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14. Investment Trends: 1998-07
§ During 1998-2007, maximum investments were
Fig. 7 : Major Investments & Employment during
attracted by miscellaneous industries of INR
1998-07
60 crore (USD 14 million) with 25% share in Highest
Investment
Investment and Employment
total investment and generated second highest 7000
Highest
Employment
6438
5620
6000
employment 5000
4000
3000
§ Highest employment was generated by the 2000
1000 60 35 50 31 398 28 19 320
textiles sector creating 6,438 jobs contributing 0
Food processing
Miscellaneous
Pharmaceuticals
Textiles
Vegetable oils
industries
Drugs and
industries
47% to total employment during the decade
§ Vegetable oils observed high value
Sectors
investments with 1 new project worth INR 35
crore (USD 8 million) Investment Em ploym ent
§ Drugs & pharmaceuticals emerged as a new
sector inviting fresh investments during 1998-
2007 worth INR 31 crore (USD 7 million)
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat
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15. Investments in Pipeline
§ A total of 10 MoUs amounting to INR 7,068 crore (USD
Fig. 8 : Number of MoU Signed (VGGIS 03, 05, 07)
1.68 billion) of investments were signed in Navsari during 9 8
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Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit (VGGIS) hosted 7
MoUs signed
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in the year 2003, 05 and 07 5
4
3
§ Agro and marine based industries, power, and tourism 2 1 1
1
attracted major investments in the three summits 0
2003 2005 2007
§ Highest investment was proposed by Union Territory of Years
Diu and Daman for setting up power project in the district Fig. 9 : Sector wise MoUs (VGGIS 03, 05, 07) signed
with proposed investment of INR 4000 crore (USD 0.95 1
billion) 1
§ M/s. LG Foundation proposed next highest investment for
setting of an entertainment zone in Navsari
§ Maximum number of MoUs were signed in agro and
marine based industries with total 10 MoUs in various
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areas such as, floriculture, horticulture, biofuel, jatropha
and aquaculture
Agro and Marine based Industries Tourism Power
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat
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16. Economy Drivers
§ The development of Vansi-Borsi port as direct berthing deep water port
proposed by Gujarat Maritime Board will fuel the industrial growth in the
district. It will improve business opportunities for industries such as
mineral based industries, food and agro processing industries, salt
industries and marine based industries
§ The climate of Navsari district is well suited for floriculture activities. The
Gujarat Government has covered floriculture activities under Jyotigram
Yojana as a result of which 24- hour power supply is available. There are
many floriculture projects coming up in the district which will boost the
economy of the district and increase the exports of flowers which has a
growing demand
§ Surat-Navsari is proposed to be developed as an industrial area along the
Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). This will augment development of
textiles, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and food processing industries which
are prominent sectors
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17. 3
Industrial Locations/ Infrastructure
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18. Industrial Estates
Table 2: Industrial Estates in Navsari Map 3 : Industrial Estates in Navsari
Industrial Estates Area in Hectare
Unnai 1.95 • Jalalpor Navsari
Bilimora 44.60 • Navsari
Unnai
Navsari 55.29
• Gandevi
Billimora
• Chikhli
• Vansda
Industrial Estates
Source: Gujarat Industrial Development corporation Government of Gujarat
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19. Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
§ Government of India plans to develop a Dedicated Freight
Map 4: Network of Delhi Mumbai
Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
Corridor (DFC) linking Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai.
§ The proposed DFC passes through six states in India, of which
Gujarat accounts for 38% (564 km) of total DFC length (1483
km).
§ The influenced area of 150 km on either sides of DFC is being
developed as “Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor” (DMIC).
§ Almost 62% of total area of Gujarat (18 out of 26 districts) would
Mumbai- Delhi High Axel Load
be benefited by DMIC development.
Freight Corridor (DFC)
Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar Knowledge
§ The State Government identified 82 links in the DMIC influenced Corridor
Investment Region (200 sq. km)
area to upgrade them into two/four lane carriageway offering Industrial Area (100 sq. km)
Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical
connectivity between ports, industrial estates, hinterlands,
Investment Region (PCPIR)
markets and points of agricultural produce. Special Investment Region (SIR)
DMIC Influence Area
Source: Concept paper on DMIC (IL&FS), June 2007
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20. Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor
Table 3: Proposed Industrial Cluster in Surat – Navsari
Industrial Area Map 5 : Surat - Navsari Industrial Area
Components Description
Export Oriented Pharmaceutical, Textile, Gems
Industrial Activities & Jewellery, Chemical
Agro/Food Processing
4
Hub
IT/ ITeS/ Biotech Hubs 4
Development of Surat Surat - Navsari
4
Airport
Logistics Hub 4
Augmentation of Surat-Hazira
Feeder Road Links Linkage, Connectivity to NH-6
and NH-8
Surat- Navsari industrial area lies within 50 Km of
Served by Surat-Hazira Rail
Feeder Rail Links Link and with DFC at Vapi/ Dedicated Freight Corridor in southern Gujarat. This
Vadodara Stations
region is connected by NH-8 and NH-6.
Residential, Commercial,
Integrated Township Institutional/ Health,
Transportation land use
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat
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21. 4
Support Infrastructure
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22. Road, Rail and Air Connectivity
Road Map 6 : Navsari Road and Rail Network
§ Distance from major industrial centers : Ahmedabad
(301 km), Surat (29 km), Vadodara (190 km),
Gandhinagar (329 km), Vapi (87 km), Palanpur (447 km),
Rajkot (484 km), Mehsana (375 km) and Bhavnagar
(470 km)
§ Distance from major Indian cities : Delhi (1065 km),
Mumbai (278 km), Hyderabad (792 km), Kolkata
(1717 km) and Chennai (1339 km)
Rail
§ Navsari is well connected by rail with other cities in the
State
§ The district lies on Mumbai – Delhi railway link
Air
§ The nearest domestic airport is at Surat, 30 km north of
Navsari
§ The nearest international airport is at Mumbai, 260 km
south of Navsari Source: Navsari district profile booklet 2006-07
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23. Power and Water
Power Map 7: Navsari Power supply
§ Navsari has a well developed network of Sub stations
in the district to cater the need of electricity for
industry and residential use
§ There are nine sub stations of 66 KV each and 2 sub
stations of 220 KV present at different locations in the
district such as Navsari, Gandevi, Chikhli, and
Vasanda
Water
§ Water supply for industrial purposes in the district can
be obtained from four main sources, viz Gujarat Water
220 KV Sub Station
Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB), irrigation
220 KV Sub Station line
canals, check dams, and bore wells
220 KV Sub Station line
§ Dudhiya talao situated in the district is developed into 132 KV Sub Station line
raw water storage place for the water to be obtained
from the Kakrapar canal.
Source: Gujarat State Electricity Board, Government of Gujarat, Navsari district profile booklet 2007
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24. Gas Supply
Gas
§ Gujarat is the source of more that 39% onshore natural gas production
§ A State-wide integrated gas grid system is being set up in Gujarat with the primary objective of building a
continuous state-wide gas supply system for industrial, commercial, vehicular, and household use
§ The existing gas line section present in the district is covering Mora – Vapi, and is having total length of
47.312 kms
Map 8 : Navsari Gas Network
Commissioned Pipeline
Source: Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation, 2007
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25. Proposed Infrastructure Projects
Port sector
§ Gujarat Maritime Board has identified Vansi-Borsi as a green field site for development of a direct
berthing deep water port.
§ The location is identified for handling petroleum and liquid chemical cargo for the immediate hinterland
§ The proposed site is 13 km away from nearest broad gauge railway link at Navsari and is 30 km south
of the industrial town of Surat
§ The Government has also proposed development of a modern fishing harbour at Dholai port at an
estimated cost of INR 14.77 crore (USD 3.5 million)
Health sector
§ Navsari Cancer Care Foundation has undertaken a mega project of establishing state-of-art
Radiotherapy Unit at Civil Hospital Navsari, jointly with the Government of Gujarat under Public Private
Partnership (PPP) model
§ This kind of facility will be first of its kind in South Gujarat and between Baroda and Mumbai
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26. 5
Social Infrastructure
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27. Education
§ Navsari Agriculture University in the district provides Table 4: Educational Institutions in Navsari
education in the fields of agriculture, forestry, horticulture,
Educational Institutes Total
and fisheries
§ Sugarcane Research Station at Navsari Agriculture Primary Schools 723
University is mainly engaged in the research of crop Secondary Schools 150
improvement, crop production, and crop protection Higher Secondary Schools
§ Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technical Education and
ITIs 12
Research in the district offers courses in computer science,
Polytechnic 1
electrical, electronics, communication and mechanical
engineering Engineering colleges 1
§ The M.G.G. Hospital offers courses in the district in general Medical colleges 1
nursing and Midwifery
Others* 12
§ Industrial Training Institutes in the Navsari provide
training in areas like cutting and sewing, welding, fitting, * Arts, Commerce, Science,B.Ed & Law Colleges
dress making, chemical plant operating, computer
operating, stenography, armature and motor rewinding etc
Source: Navsari District Profile, Government of Gujarat ; iNDEXTb
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28. Health
§ There are 36 primary healthcare centers, 10 community
healthcare centers and 281 sub centers in the district
§ The district has ‘Navsari Cancer Care Foundation’, a
charitable trust which provides services to cancer patients
§ Navsari has 1 Government General Hospital which provide
basic health facilities and houses a mental hospital and a
Navsari Cancer Care Foundation
T.B. hospital
§ A government aided M.G.G. Hospital is located at Navsari
and Cottage Hospital is located at Vansda in the district
Source: Navsari district profile booklet 2006-07
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29. 6
Tourism
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30. Tourism
§ Dandi – It is a historical place located 16 km from the district. The place
has the Saifee Villa Museum established in 1961 to commemorate the
Salt March. The museum houses pictures and artifacts from Gandhiji’s
life
§ Somnath Mahadev temple – It is situated in Billimora taluka of the
district. It is a temple of Lord Mahadev and is the tallest (108 feet)
Mahadev temple in south Gujarat
§ Dastur Meherji-Rana Library – The library has a picture collection of
the old town of Navsari and one of the oldest religious manuscripts of
the Parsi community
§ Ubhrat – Located about 20 km from Navsari, Ubhrat is a picnic spot
with a white sandy beach and an amusement park
Source: India Guide Gujarat, 2007
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31. Tourism
§ Vansda National Park – The park lies close to the National
Highway no. 8 and is bisected by Waghai-Vansda state
highway. The park is dense and has variety of flora and fauna.
There are over 250 species of plants including many varieties
of Orchids. The forest is a habitat for various animals, wide
variety of species of birds, butterflies, spiders, and snakes
Source: India Guide Gujarat, 2007
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32. 7
Investment Opportunities
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33. Investment Opportunities
Agriculture and Floriculture
§ Sugar and sugar cube manufacturing units
§ Mango pulp processing units
§ Oil mills
§ Dehydration plant
§ Green houses, cold storage
Marine based
§ Iodized and dairy salt
§ Canning of fish
§ Fishing net
Textile
§ Power loom
§ Yarn crimping and weaving
§ Texturising and twisting
§ Grey cloth processing
* Detailed Sector/ Project Profiles for investment opportunities available at www.indextb.com
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34. Investment Opportunities
Engineering
§ Agriculture equipments
§ Rolling shutters
§ Building materials
§ Tin containers
Plastic
§ PVC pipe and cable
§ Electrical accessories
§ Plastic reprocess granule
§ Box strapping polythene film bags
* Detailed Sector/ Project Profiles for investment opportunities available at www.indextb.com
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35. Annexure I
Maps Figures Tables
Map 1: District Map of Navsari with Talukas Figure 1 : Food Crop Production 2006 - 07 Table 1 :Medium & Large Scale Players in
Gujarat.
Map 2: Major Players in Navsari Figure 2 : Food and Non- Food Crop
Table 2 : Industrial Estates in Navsari
Production 2005-06
Map 3 : Industrial Estates in Navsari Table 3 :Proposed Industrial Cluster in Surat –
Figure 3 & 4 : Contribution of Sectors in SSI
Navsari Industrial Area
Units
Map 4 : Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor
Figure 4 : Decadal Trend in Number of Units Table 4 : Educational Institutions in Navsari
Map 5 : Surat Navsari Industrial Area and Employment
Map 6 : Navsari Road and Rail Network Figure 5 : Decadal Trend in Sectorwise
Investment
Map 7 : Navsari Power Supply Figure 6 : Major Investments and Employment
During 1988-97
Map 8 : Navsari Gas Network
Figure 7 : Major Investments and Employment
During 1997-07
Figure 8 : Number of MoUs Signed (VGGIS
03, 05, 07)
Figure 9 : Sector wise MoUs Signed (VGGIS
03, 05, 07)
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36. Annexure II : Abbreviations
IEM : Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum
MoU : Memorandum of Understanding
SSI : Small Scale Industries
MSI : Medium Scale Industries
LSI : Large Scale Industries
VGGIS : Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit
GSECL : Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd
SEZ : Special Economic Zone
GIDC : Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation
DMIC : Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor
DFC : Delhi Freight Corridor
GWSSB : Gujarat Water Supply Sewerage Board
ITI : Industrial Training Institute
NCCF : Navsari Cancer Care Foundation
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