Porbander District Profile

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Porbandar


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Investment Opportunities

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Tourism

Social Infrastructure

Support Infrastructure

Industrial Locations / Infrastructure

Economy and Industry Profile

Porbandar: A Snapshot

INDEX

Annexure8


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Porbandar: A Snapshot


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Introduction: Porbandar

Porbandar forms a part of the erstwhile Kathiawar peninsula

located in the western part of Gujarat

The district comprises of 3 talukas viz. Porbandar, Ranawav,and Kutiyana

It is famous for the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi the Father

of the Nation

Focus industry sectors

Port and Ship Building

Cement industry

Mineral-based Industries

Over 90% of chalk is being produced in the district, which is the

highest in Gujarat (Source: Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Government of Gujarat,

2002-03)

Some of the major tourist destinations in the district are Kirti

Mandir (birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi), Vijay Vilas, SheetlaMata Mandir, Haroon Mahaland Bhidiya Mansion

Map1: District Map of Porbandar with Talukas

Porbandar

Ranawav

Kutiyana

Talukas

District Headquarter


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Fact File

Gujarati, Hindi and EnglishLanguages

Zone IIISeismic Zone

68.62%Literacy rate

946 Females per 1000 MalesSex ratio

234 persons per sq. kmPopulation density

5,36,835 (As per 2001 Census)Population

3Talukas

PorbandarDistrict Headquarter

2,295.35 sq. km.Area

4 (Bhadar, Ozat, Minsaar and Khari)Rivers

660 mmAvg. Rainfall

13.20 Centigrade (Minimum)

36.20 Centigrade (Maximum)Temperature

21.150 to 21.50N (Latitude)

69.550 to 70.250E (Longitude)Geographical

Location

Source: Socio-Economic Review: 2006-07


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Porbandar is a base for Cement, Chemicals, Metallurgical, Ports & Ship building and Fishing industries

Presence of large reserves of important minerals like limestone, chalk and bauxite in the district has

given rise to several mineral-based and cement industries. Companies such as Saurashtra Cement Ltd.,

Birla VXL Ltd., etc have set up their manufacturing facilities in Porbandar

Presence of a port centre has offered a cutting edge to the district to catalyze the growth of industries,

making it a terminal for export and import of goods

Some of the major activities at this port include import of fertilizers, coal, LPG, export of oil cakes,

cement, chemicals and raw cotton

Fishing industry is a prominent activity in Porbandar with Silver Sea Foods emerging as one of the major

sea food processing companies in the district

Over 100 small scale industry (SSI) units are currently functioning in Porbandar with an investment to

the tune of INR 10 Crore (USD 24.4 billion).


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Major crops produced in Porbandar are

groundnut, bajra, wheat, jowar, gram,

cotton, castor, onion, brinjal and tomato

The district offers a sizeable production of

Onion, accounting for 70,000 Metric Tonnes

(MT) (2006-07)

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Source: Department of Agriculture, Government of Gujarat, 2007

Fig. 2:Total Agricultural Area and Production (2006 07)

Fig 1: Area and Production of Food and Non Food Crops(2006-07)

Fig 3: Total Area & Production of Major Food Crops

(2006-07)


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Calcite

Chalk

Lime Stone

Minerals

The major minerals present in the district are limestone, chalk and bauxite

69% of the States chalk reserve is found in Porbandar

Porbandar contributes to over 90% of the total chalk production in Gujarat

Total production of bauxite was 30,950 MT during 2005-06

Ranawav

Porbandar

Kutiyana

Map 2: Mineral Map of Porbandar

Reserves in

Porbandar,

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Rest of the State Reserves in Porbandar

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Production in

the State

10%

Production in

Porbandar

90%

Total Production in the State Production in Porbandar

Source: Commissioner of Geology and Mining, Government of Gujarat 2005-06

Fig 4: Availability of Chalk in Mn.MT inPorbandar

Fig 5 : Chalk Production in mn.MT


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Major Industries

A sizeable number of medium and large scale industries are present in sectors such as Chemicals,

Engineering, Textiles and Port based activities, with an investment of INR 800 Crore (USD 195 million)

The cement plant of Saurashtra Cement Limited is located in Ranawav and its chemical plant,

Saurashtra Chemicals Ltd. which manufactures soda ash, calcined bauxite and bromine is located in

Porbandar taluka

Other key players include Cham, Gillnets (fishing nets), Cham Synthropes (PP ropes), Amar Polyfils,

Polythelene Ropes, Saurashtra Fuels (low ash coke), Orient Abrasives (calcined bauxite), Amar Ice

and Cold Storage (frozen fish), SHV Energy and LPG Infrastructure (co-terminal and storage of LPG),

Hoddar Exports (frozen marine products), Silver Sea Food (fish and fishery products) etc.

Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat, 2007


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Employment

No. of Units Inves tments (in INR lakhs) Em ploym ent

Small Scale Industries (SSI)

Cement

Sea food Products

Machine Tools

Porbandar

Ranawav

Map 3: Small Scale Industries in Porbandar

The district has 100 SSI units, engaged in fish processing,

fishing nets, cold storage, cement based mosaic tiles, cement

articles, emergy abrasives, bearings, and plastic articles.

Ranawav and Porbandar are the major industrial centers, for

SSIs having over 100 units with an investment of INR 1,044.4

lakhs (USD 2.54 million)

Sea food industry has witnessed maximum investments of INR

75 lakhs (USD 0.18 million) followed by cement based

industries

Over 600 jobs were generated by industries engaged in seafood products, cement and machine tools


Fig 6:

Total Number of SSI units, Investment and Employment in Porbandar


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Industry and Investment Trends (1988 97) According to Industrial Entrepreneurial Memoranda (IEM) filed during 1988 to 2007, Porbandar has

witnessed an investment of INR 4,514 Crore (USD 1100.97 million) in industries, such as cement &

gypsum industries, and infrastructure projects

From 1988 to 1997, the investment in the district was around INR 1,206 Crore (USD 294 million)

Cement and gypsum industries witnessed an investment of INR 979 Crore (USD 238.7 million), during

the period 1988 97 which was almost 82% of the total investment of INR 1,206 Crore (USD 294.14

million), generating as many as 3,130 jobs

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Fig 8 : Total Investments (in Crore) and Employment

(1988-97)

Fig 7 : Decadal Growth Rate (1988-07)


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Industry and Investments Trends (1998 07)

In the current decade (1998-07), there has been a sudden surge in investments in the infrastructure

projects

The sector witnessed an investment of an estimated INR 2,535 Crore (USD 618 million), which was

higher by 75% of the total investments in the district

Metallurgical industries, Textiles, Food and Agro based industries and Cement industry are the other

major sectors that make a significant contribution to the economy of the district. These industries in total

have generated over 1990 jobs in Porbandar over the last one decade.

Fig 9 : Total Investment and Employment (1998-07)

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InfrastructureProjects

OtherIndustries

TotalInvestments

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InvestmentSource: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat, 2007


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Investments in Pipeline

A total of 9 MoUs were signed during Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summits (VGGIS) 2003,

2005 and 2007 in several sectors such as Ports, Textiles, Oil and gas, Tourism and Mineral

based Industries

Five MoUs worth INR 6,210 Crore (USD 1,514 million) were signed during VGGIS 2007 in several

sectors, such as, chemicals, textiles, oil and gas and infrastructure projects, generating over 5,000

jobs

With an investment of INR 5,000 Crore (USD 1,219 million), Seaway Maritime (I) Limited has

signed an MoU during VGGIS 2007, for a seven star floating hotel and a golf course in Porbandar

city

During VGGIS 2007, Nirma Limited also signed an MoU for developing a 200 TPD caustic soda

and a water purification plant. A Chemical plant is also proposed in the Porbandar city.



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Economy Drivers

Porbandar is the emerging hub for Mineral-based industries, Cement industries, Food and agro

industries, Port based activities and Tourism industry

Favorable agricultural environment and climate has led to growth of food and agro industry in the

district

Emergence of several mining industries producing chalk, bella stone, lime stone, gypsum and salt

pans along the coastal area and Barda Hill area have further fueled the growth of the district. This

would also help in attracting investments in future

Emergence of new sectors in the district, such as engineering, infrastructure projects, textile and

metallurgical sector over last 20 years, has led to the development of Porbandar as a thriving industrial

centre

Being a seaport, the district has thrived on the port based industry, fishing industry

Setting up of LNG terminal, power plant and the road projects are further expected to drive the

economic and industrial growth of the district.


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Map 4: Industrial estates in Porbandar

201Porbandar

54.84Vanana

20Miyani

Area (in Hec)Name & Location

Source: Industries Commissionerate, 2007 and Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation


Table 1: Industrial Estates in Porbandar

Industrial EstateTaluka

Porbandar

Miyani

Vanana


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Support Infrastructure

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Road & Rail Connectivity

National highway 8 B and 8E (Ext.) passes through

the district, connecting Porbandar with Rajkot (187

km) and Jamnagar ( 275 km)

Distance to major districts in Gujarat:

Ahmedabad (412 km), Surat (648 km), Vadodara

(481 km), Gandhinagar (440 km), Vapi (715 km),

Ankaleshwar (565 km) and Mehsana (491 km)

RoadMap 5 :

Road & Rail Network of Porbandar

Rail

Porbandar is connected with Rajkot, Surat,

Vadodara, Surendranagar, Jamnagar, Ahmedabad,

Mumbai and Delhi by western railways.

Four broad gauge rail lines of total length of 33 kmare present in Ranawav, Rana Bordi, Sakhpur and

Tarsi. 1993Chennai

2277Kolkata

1446Hyderabad

1229Delhi

Distance (in km)Locations

Source: District Profile 2004, Road and Building Department, Government of Gujarat, 2007

Table 2: Distance of Porbandar from

Major Industrial Cities


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132 KV line

220 KV Sub Station

Porbandar has an airport, connecting the district to Rajkot and

Mumbai

Air

Port

Airports, Ports and Power Supply

Mumbai

Map 6 : Air connectivity of Porbandar

Source: Gujarat Electricity Board, 2007

Map 7: Porbandar Power SupplyNetwork

The district has a 106 km long maritime border facing the Arabian Sea

with an all weather port at Porbandar.

The port is well connected with other districts of Gujarat by means of

road and rail.

At this port, commodities like coal, date palm, LPG, butane, building

materials, animal feed, steel, edible oil are imported.

The exports include commodities like fish, cement, groundnut cakes,soyabean cakes, edible oil, bauxite, onion, garlic and building materials.

M/s. Saurashtra Cement Ltd. has developed private jetty at Porbandar

M/s. IMS Petrogas is also handling gas from Porbandar port

Porbandar is linked with Rajkot, Surendranagar and Jamnagar by

a 132 KV line

A substation of 220 KV is in place in Ranawav town, connectedwith a 440 KV station in Jetpur in Rajkot

66kv and 11kv distribution system spread over the district

Power


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Proposed Infrastructure Projects

Cement Industry project:

The Mehta Mahendra Group has proposed a cement manufacturing

plant in Ranavav, with an annual capacity of 1.10 MT at an

estimated capital outlay of INR 300 Crore (USD 66.5 million)

Road project:

With an estimated cost of INR 735 Crore (USD 175 million), the

Government of Gujarat has proposed a road project of over 300 km,

linking the port with Rajkot. The Golden Quadrilateral Project

originates from Porbandar to be ultimately connected with Silcher in

Assam.

Rail Project:

To increase the accessibility to Porbandar port, a rail project

connecting the port with Jamnagar is proposed by Indian Railways

Source: Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board, 2007


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Social Infrastructure

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Education

49Secondary Schools

22Higher Secondary

Schools

8Other Colleges*

1ITI

1Polytechnic College

372Primary Schools

TotalEducational Institutes

Porbandar has a literacy rate of 68.62% as per 2001

Census

There are 372 primary schools and 71 secondary and

higher secondary schools in the district.

One Government Polytechnic college in Porbandar is

offering diploma courses in disciplines like electronics,

mechanical and civil engineering with an intake capacity of

420 persons

The Industrial Training Institute in the district trains 272

persons annually into industrial fields such as, electronics

and computers and professions such as diesel mechanic,

autoparts and motor vehicle mechanics etc.

*: Arts, Science, Law and Commerce Colleges

Table 3: List of Educational Institutes

Source: Porbandar District Profile, Employment and Technical Education


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There are 10 primary health care centres (PHC), 3 community health care centres

(CHC) and 1 civil hospital present in the district

In addition, Porbandar has specialised hospitals to provide a comprehensive range of

tertiary and secondary care.

Backed by the state-of-the-art technology and trained clinicians, the orthopedics, eye

treatment and child health care units are available in the district

Health

Source: Porbandar District Profile, 2004


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Tourism

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Tourism

Porbandar has shown a growth of over 23% during 2006-07

as compared to the inflow of tourists during 2005-06

The district is very famous for Kirti Mandir (the birth place

of Mahatma Gandhi), Bharat Mandir, Nehru Planetarium

and Vijay Vilas

Barda Hills Sanctuary is situated just 30 km away from

Porbandar, having a diversified floral presence, with more

than 650 flowering plants, medicinal plants and a high

percentage of rare and endangered floral species. Wildlife

species includes the rare and endangered species of

Spotted and Crested Hawk Eagles

Bhansara village has a cluster of seven Hindu temples

dating as far back as 7th century

Other renowned places in Porbandar are Madhavraiji Haveli

Temple, Sudamapuri Temple,. Hazoor Court and sea

beaches

Kirti Mandir

Nehru Planetarium

Source: www.collectoramreli.gujarat.gov.in
http://www.collectoramreli.gujarat.gov.in/http://www.collectoramreli.gujarat.gov.in/


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Chemical Industry

Paint industries

Marine chemicals

Chemical plants for manufacturing metallic calcium anddesulphurising petroleum

Mineral Based Industries

Cement and Gypsum industries

Building stone units

Agriculture and Food Processing Food and Agro Parks

Sea food Industries

Multi commodity cold storage

Terminal markets

* Detailed Sector/ Project Profiles for investment opportunities available at www.indextb.com
http://www.indextb.com/http://www.indextb.com/


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Port led Development

Ship building/ Repair yards

Maritime university

Hazardous waste management facility

Plastic

Polyvinyl Pipes (PVC pipes), doors and windows, water tanks, Industialmoulded products

Plastic Automotive Parts

Plastic wares

* Detailed Sector/ Project Profiles for investment opportunities available at www.indextb.com
http://www.indextb.com/http://www.indextb.com/


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Annexure I

Map 3 : Small Scale Industries in Porbandar

Map 7: Porbandar Power Supply Network

Map 6: Air Connectivity of Porbandar

Map 5: Road & Rail Network of Porbandar

Map 4: Industrial Estates in Porbandar

Map 2: Mineral Map of Porbandar

Map 1: District Map of Porbandar with Talukas

Maps

Figure 7: Decadal Growth Rate (1988 2007)

Figure 5: Chalk production in mn. MT

Figure 6: Total number of SSI units,

Investment and Employments in Porbandar

Figure 9 :Total investments (in Crore) and

Employment (in 1998-07)

Figure 8 :Total Investments and Employment

(in 1988-97)

Figure 4 : Chalk reserves in mn. MT. in

Porbandar

Figure 3 : Total Area and Production of

Vegetables (2006-07)

Figure 2 : Total Agricultural Area & Production

(2006-07)

Figure 1 : Area & Production of Food and Non-

Food Crops (2005-06)

Figures

Table 1 : Industrial Estates in Porbandar

Table 2 : Distance of Porbandar from Major

Industrial Cities

Table 3 :List of Education Institutes in

Porbandar

Tables


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Annexure II : AbbreviationsIEM : Industrial Entrepreneur 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

GIDC : Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation

GoG : Government of Gujarat

PSU: Public Sector Undertaking

GPCL: Gujarat Power Corporation Limited

GMB: Gujarat Maritime Board

ITI: Industrial Training Institutes

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