1. 1
Kutch

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Investment Opportunities
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Tourism
Social Infrastructure
Support Infrastructure
Industrial Locations / Infrastructure
Economy and Industry Profile
Kutch: A Snapshot
INDEX
Annexure8

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Kutch: A Snapshot
1

4. 44
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
District Headquarter
City
Talukas
Lakhpat
Abdasa
Mandvi Mundra
Bhuj
Nakhatrana
Bhachau
Rapar
Gandidham
Kandla
Rann Of Kutch

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Fact File
Kutchi, Gujarati, Hindi and EnglishLanguages
Zone VSeismic Zone
60.36%Literacy Rate
964 Females per 1000 MalesSex Ratio
33 persons per sq.km.Population Density
1.5 million (As per Census 2001)Population
10Talukas
BhujDistrict Headquarter
45,652 sq.km.Area
587 mmAverage Rainfall
4º Centigrade (Minimum)
45º Centigrade (Maximum)
Temperature
22.44º to 24.41ºNorth (Latitude)
78.89º to 71.45º East (Longitude)
Geographical Location
Source: Kutch District Profile, 2006-2007

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Economy and Industry Profile
2

7. 77
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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Agriculture
§ Major Crops being produced in Kutch district are
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
Agrocel (an agricultural services provider )
Source: Department of Agriculture:2006-07, Study on Development Potential of Kutch; Gujarat infrastructure Development Board
Lakhpat
Abdasa
Nakhtrana
Mandavi
Bhuj
Mundra
Anjar
Bhachau
Rapar
Gandhidham
Wheat
Cotton
Pulses
Jowar
Bajra
Map 2: Crops Of Kutch

9. 99
1527
2690
Cereals
Pulses
Oil Seed
Production ( in M.T.)
,
Agriculture
Kutch exhibits monopoly in India in production of date palms
Source :Department of Agriculture:2006-2007
§ Bajra is an important food grain of the district with
the production being 80,100 metric tones (MT)
during 2006-07
§ In 2006-2007, the total fruit production in Kutch was
2,59,443 MT
§ 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
Fig1: Production of Food and Non Food crops (2006-07)
259443
21,467
61,384
0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000
Vegetables
Spices
Fruits
Production (in M.T.)
Fig2: Production of Food crops (2006-07)
482

10. 1010
Minerals
Source :District Profile Booklet 2006-2007
Salt
Coal
Bauxite
Lime Stone
Lignite
Gypsum
Presence of largest number of mines under lease in Gujarat
Lakhpat
Abdasa
Nakhtrana
Mandavi
Bhuj
Mundra
Anjar
Bhachau
Rapar
Gandhidham
Panandhro
Mine (Lignite
Production)
Map 4: Panandhro Mine
Map 3: Mineral Map Of Kutch

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§ Kutch is rich in non – metallic minerals
§ As a mineral rich district of Gujarat, It has largest reserves
of limestone, lignite, bauxite, china clay and silica sand in
the country
§ 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
Source: Mineral Treasure of Gujarat , Commissionerate of Geology and Mining
67%
98%
62%
33%
2%
38%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
Limestone(11897
Mn.MT)
Silica Sand(156
Mn.MT
China Clay(165.78
Mn.MT)
Minerals
Kutch Other Districts
6,412,663
3,540,069
195,746 308,853 77,407
Lignite Limestone Laterite China Clay Bauxite
Fig3: Production Of Minerals In Kutch (M.T.)
Fig4: Proved Minerals Reserves
Exclusive producer of lignite in the State

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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.
Source :District Profile Booklet 2003-2004, Industries Commissionerate
Government of Gujarar:2007
Waterfowls, Common
Cranes, Grey
Hypocolius, White-
napped Tit,
McQueen's Bustard
and Dalmatian
Pelicans
3847Chari- DhandBanni
Grasslands
WildlifeArea
(Sq. Km)
LocationName
Chinkara, Caracal,
Desert Cat ,Hyena
Herpetofauna
443.23Narayana
Sarovar
Narayan
Sarovar
Sanctuary
Great Indian Bustard,
Chinkara, Blue Bull
Herpetofauna
500Near NaliyaKutch Bustard
Sanctuary
Narayan Sarovar
Sanctuary
Kutch bustard
Sanctuary
Banni Grasslands
Map 5: Important Wildlife locations in Kutch Table 1: Sanctuaries

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Major Industries
Steel ingotsGandhidham
Varsana Ispat
Limited
Air conditionersBhuj
Videocon
International
Limited
ChemicalsBhuj
Agrocel
Industries
Limited
Bars and rodsAnjar
Welspun Power
& Steel Pvt. Ltd.
ProductsTalukaIndustry
Raw saltJakhau
Welbrine
Industries Ltd.
Berthing pilotage and
cargo handling facilities
Mundra
Adani Port
Limited
• Welspun, Adani Group, Sanghi Group, are the key
industry players present in the district
• With a turnover of INR 20 crore (USD 5 million),
Welspun Power and Steel has one of its largest
facilities of steel saw pipes in Kutch
§ Adani Group owns a fully functional multi-purpose
port at Mundra in the Gulf of Kutch and has set up
an edible oil refinery in the district
§ Sanghi Industries Ltd. has set up a cement plant at
Sanghipuram village in Abdasa, having its own
captive mines, power plant, desalination plant and a
captive jetty
*Indicative list
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat: 2007
Table 2: Major Industries*

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Abdasa
Mandvi
Mundra
Anjar
Bhachau
Bhuj
Map 6: Key Industry players in the District*
Major Industries
*Indicative list
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat: 2007

15. 1515
Source: Kutch District Profile -2006- 2007
2177
728
388 381 357
607
1194
2842
1231
1066 1180
1020
Repair
Services
Chemical
and
Chemical
Products
Wood
Products
Metal
Products
Non Metalic
Mineral
Products
Other
Industries
No.Of Units Investments (INR lakhs)
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
24533202
2222 4059
Anjar Gandhidham Bhachau Bhuj
Fig 5: SSI Registrations as on 30th
June 2007
Fig 6: Taluka wise Investments (INR Lakhs)
: Number of SSI units in major industrial
talukas
Map 7
Bhuj
Anjar
Gandhidham
Mandvi Bhachau
Nakhatrana
333
1480
941
299
2304
397

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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
§ 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
5790
0 216 715
3550
8513
590
30539
4117
Metallurgical
Industries
Cement and
Gypsum
Products
Textiles Infrastructue
projects.
Chemicals
1987-1997 1998-2007
Fig 8: Sector wise Decadal Investments (INR Crore)
67 8670
20038
778
92136
194527
1988-1997 1998-2007
Units Investment (INR Crore) Employment
Source : Industries Commissionerate, Government Of Gujarat :2007
Fig 7: Investments in 1988 -97 Vs 1998-07
Comparative Data in Last Two Decades

17. 1717
Investments In Pipeline
§ In total 34 MoUs were signed during Vibrant Gujarat
Global Investor’s Summit (VGGIS) 2007, with a total
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
§ In Power sector, Nuclear Power Corporation has signed
an MoU with an investment amounting to INR 50,000
crore (USD 12,195.12 million)
§ 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
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat: 2007
8
1
1
1
3
5
4
1
4
6
Auto & Engineering
Agro & Food
Chemicals &
Petrochemicals
Biotechnology
Oil & Gas
Ports
Power
Road & Rail
Tourism
SEZ
21,211
91941
10034
32 34
12
0
20000
40000
60000
80000
100000
2003 2005 2007
Year
0
15
30
45
No.OfMoUs
Inv.(INR Crores No.of MoUs
Fig 9: MoUs and Investments During
Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit (VGGIS )
Fig 10: Sector wise Projects During
Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit (VGGIS
2007)

18. 1818
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

19. 1919
Industrial Locations / Infrastructure
3

20. 2020
Industrial Locations and Infrastructure
12 Special Economic Zones (SEZ)
Samakhiali
Industrial Estate, Township& Warehousing,
Gandhidham
Mundra (Port Based)
Industrial Parks / Developers
3 Industrial Parks
Gandhidham (3)
Bhuj (3)
Rapar (1)
Anjar (1)
Bhachau (1)
Mandvi (1)
Mundra (2)
Nakhatrana (1)
Industrial Estates
13 Industrial
Estates
Kutch
Special Economic Zones
LMJ Warehousing Pvt. Ltd
Welspun Anjar SEZ Ltd.
Indian Infrastructure Corp. Ltd.
Ruchi Flat Steel SEZ
Asia Pacific Corp. Ltd
Kandla Port Trust SEZ
Gujarat Industrial Dev. Corp.
Mundra SEZ
Welspun SEZ Anjar
Adani Power SEZ Tundra
MP SEZ Mundra
Kandla SEZ

21. 2121
Special Economic Zones
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government Of Gujarat,2007
In-principle
1011.71Multi-ProductAnjar
In-principle
121EngineeringAnjar
In-principle
164.80Flat SteelRUCHI FLAT
STEEL SEZ
In-principle40FTWZKandla
Formal
120Polymer BasedAnjar
Formal5000Port Based
Multi- ProductKandla
Notified
1081Multi ProductMundra
Formal131.59Handi craftsMoti Chirai
Notified
284
Textiles &
Garments
Welspun SEZ
Anjar
Notified
293Power
Power SEZ
Tundra,
Siracha
Notified3114.90Multi-ProductMPSEZ
Mundra
Functional280Multi-product
Kandla SEZ,
Gandhidham
Status of Approval
Area
(in hectares)
Nature of SEZLocation 1
3
4
4
Functional Notified In Principal Approval Formal Approval
Fig11: Status wise SEZs
Multi Product Power
Textiles & Garments Handicrafts
Polymer Based Steel
Engeneering FTWZ
Fig12: Nature of SEZs
Table 3: SEZ in Kutch
Flat
Steel
TextilesPolymer Based
Multiproduct
MultiproductHandicrafts
Multi ProductPower
Multiproduct
Port Based
Multi Product
Enineering
FTWZ
Map 8: Location Of SEZs

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Industrial Parks
Mundra
Gandhidham
Samakhiali
Mundra
(Port Based)
Industrial Parks
INR100
Cr
INR 75
Cr
INR 40
Cr
Map 9 :
40200Samakhiali
75200
Industrial Estate,
Township&
Warehousing,
Gandhidham
100500Mundra (Port Based)
Investment
(INR Crore)
Area
INDUSTRIAL PARKS
Project Name & Location
Source: Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation:2007
Table 4: Industrial Parks

23. 2323
Industrial Estates
Source: Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) , District Booklet
2006-2007
171.9941GandhinagarMithirohar
13,15,962BhachauMoti Chirai
47,717NakhatranaNakhatrana
86,603RaparMakhel
13,355MundraMundra
4,49,200MundraDhrub
64,767BhujNagor
21,233BhujMadhapar
1,99,398MandviDurgapur
1,06,147GandhidhamGandhidham
2,10,546AnjarAnjar
3,07,500BhujBhuj
Area (Square Metres)TalukaEstates
T
Map 10: Industrial Estates Of Kutch
Table 5: GIDC Estates (Gujarat Industrial Development
Corporation )

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Support Infrastructure
4

25. 2525
Road & Rail Connectivity
Road
Source: District Profile Booklet, 2006-2007: Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (G.I.D.B):2007
Distance (km)Locations
910Mumbai
1096Delhi
1537Hyderabad
2191Chennai
2289Kolkata
§ 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
Map 11: Kutch Road & Rail Network
Table 6: Distance of Kutch from
Major Indian Cities

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Airports and Ports
Air
§ Bhuj has the only operational airport in Kutch.
§ Kandla, Mandvi Mundra air strips are under development
§ 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
Port

27. 2727
Power Supply Network
Source: Kutch District Profile Booklet ,2006-07,Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation, Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd ,:2007
Map 12: Power Map of KutchPower
§ 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)

28. 2828
Water
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
ModukuwaSalimgarh
Banaskantha, Patan,
Kutch
360
Kutch Branch
Canal
Ending pointStarting pointDistrictLength (Km)Branch canal
Table 7: Sardar Sarovar Branch Canal Network
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.
Water Supply

29. 2929
Desalination
Source: Gujarat State Petroleum Limited (GSPL), 2007
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)

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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
Gas
Source: Gujarat State Petroleum Limited (GSPL):2007
Proposed Pipeline
M o r b iM u n d r a
K U T C H
Map 13: Gas Grid in Kutch
Gas Supply

31. 3131
Ports
§ 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 a broad gauge railway
line
§ Mundra port has one SBM to handle POL Product
§ 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.
Mundra
Gujarat
Performance
2005-06 (lakh tonnes)
Map 15: Mundra Port
Mundra Port
1.030.09
ExportImport

32. 3232
Ports
Kandla
Gujarat
§ 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.
§ 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.
Map 14: Kandla PortKandla Port

33. 3333
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
§ Nakhatrana–Panandhro Road and Bhuj-Bhachau Road are
planned in the district by Gujarat State Road Development
Corporation (GSRDC)
Source: GMDC as on 6/11/2007, Industries
Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat,, 2007
Map 16: Location of Proposed Projects
Akrimota Power
Project, (Lignite)
Kandla Port ProjectMundra
Adani
Nakhatrana
Panandhro
Gandhidham
Roads (Proposed
Banaskantha
Bhuj
Bhachau
Palanpur

34. 3434
Social Infrastructure
5

35. 3535
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 ½ year for
female health workers.
Source: District profile Booklet 2003-2004, Industrial Extension Bureau
1Management
Colleges
3Polytechnic
Colleges
3Pharmacy College
12Industrial Training
Institutes
1Engineering
6Other Colleges*
60High Secondary
School
19Secondary Schools
1512Primary Schools
NumbersInstitutions
Table 8: Educational Infrastructure
* Other Colleges: Arts, Science, B.Ed & Law Colleges

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§ 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
Health
Source: Government Of Gujarat ::Health Department :2007
G.K.General
Hospital
Government
Hospital
Bidada
Hospital
Sterling
Addlife Ltd.
Map 17: Location of Health Centres

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Tourism
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Vijay Vilas Palace

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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)
Source: Gujarat India Guide,2007,Tourism Corporatioon of Gujarat Limited (TCGL)

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Investment Opportunities
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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

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

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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