Vibrant Gujarat

Agri & Food Business: Integrated 

approach for 

development in Gujarat

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1. Food and Agro Sector

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1.1. Food and Agro Sector : Indian OverviewIndian Overview

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Overview

Largest producer of  major agricultural and  horticulture crops

India is the largest producer of pulses, milk, tea,g p p , , ,cashew and jute; and the 2nd largest producer ofwheat, rice, fruits and vegetables, sugarcane, cottonand oilseeds.

Total food grains production in India reached at 255 36 Total food grains production in India reached at 255.36million tonnes in FY13.

Rice and wheat production in the country stood at104.40 and 92.46 million tonnes, respectively

Agriculture accounts for  ~14 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) and about 11 per cent of India’s total exports

India has 52% cultivable land compared to 11% worldaverage.

India has 1.84 million sq.km arable land, which is

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more than China, USA, Japan

Sources: Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)

Overview

162 1200

Horticulture Production (2012‐2013‐in Million Tonnes)

162.1

81.3100

150

16.95.7 1.7 0.9

0

50

Vegetables Fruits Plantation Crops Spices Loose Flowers Aromatic and Medicinal Plants

Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries production 

• Milk production – 139.68 Million Tonnes (2013‐14)

• Fish production ‐ 8.85 Million Tonnes (2012‐13)

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• Wool production ‐ 44.7 Million kg. (2012‐13)

Sources: Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA); www. pib.nic.in 

Exports

India's agro exports during 2013–14 touched USD 45 billion as against USD 25 billion in 2011–12. India is the world's largest rice exporter and second in terms of wheat exports. The Major Export products are as follows: Guargum Oil Meals Sugar Guargum Basmati Rice Marine Products Meat & Preparations

Oil Meals Spices Non‐Basmati Rice Wheat

Sugar Other cereals

8401

8000

10000

Export Value of Products (in USD Million)

4895 4417

2429

772 725

5279

3321

957 818123

2000

4000

6000

772 725104 123

0

Cereals Other Processed Foods

Animal Products Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Processed Fruits and Vegetables

Floriculture

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2011‐12 2012‐13

Sources: Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), APEDA, IBEF

Horticulture Crops

Horticulture crops registered an all time high production of 268.8 Million Tonnes in 2012‐13. 

Horticulture SectorFruits | Vegetables  | Flowers | Aromatic and medicinal plant | Spices |Plantation crops

FRUITS: India is 2nd largest producer of fruits 

• Largest producer of fruits like mango, banana, sapota, 

pomegranate and amla. 

VEGETABLES: India is 2nd largest producer of vegetables

• India is a leader in production of peas and okra.

• India occupies 2nd position in production of brinjal, 

• Mangoes, Walnuts, Grapes, Bananas, Pomegranates 

are largely exported from the country.

• The major export destinations for fruits and vegetables 

cabbage, cauliflower and onion and 3rd in potato and 

tomato in the world.

• Onions, Okra, Bitter Gourd, Green Chilles, Mushrooms j p g

are UAE, Bangladesh, Malaysia, UK, Netherland, 

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Nepal.

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and Potatoes are largely exported from the country. 

PLANTATION CROPS: The production of major plantation crops in India in 2012‐13 are Coconut – 15 6 Million

7Sources: Annual Report 2012‐13, Ministry of Agriculture, GoI, www.nhb.gov.in; apeda.gov.in  

PLANTATION CROPS: The production of major plantation crops in India in 2012 13 are Coconut  15.6 Million Tonnes, Cashewnut – 0.75 Million Tonnes, Arecanut – 0.60 Million Tonnes and Cocoa – 0.013 Million Tonnesrespectively.

Horticulture Crops

SPICES• India is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of spices and spice products in the world. d d d f l k bl k h ll

FLOWERS

• India produces a wide variety of spices like black pepper, chillies, ginger, turmeric, garlic, coriander, tamarind,  cumin, cardamom & a variety of tree and seed spices.

• During 2012‐13, production in floriculture was 1.7 Million Tonnes of loose flowers and 767.3 Million numbers of cut flowers.

• The country has exported 27.14 Thousand Tonnes of floriculture products th f USD 67 Milli i 2012 13worth of USD 67  Million in 2012‐13.

• Major Export Destinations (2012‐13): 

USA           |   Netherlands   |    Germany    |     UK   |   Japan      |     Canada 

8Sources: apeda.gov.in, www.nhb.gov.in

Animal Husbandry and Dairy

• India has the largest population of milch animals in theworld

• India's exports of Animal Products was USD 5374 Million in2013 14 which include major products like Buffalo Meat

Population of Milch Animals (In Millions)

2013‐14 which include major products like Buffalo Meat,Sheep/ Goat Meat, Poultry Products, Dairy Products,Animal Casing, Processed Meat, Other Meat and NaturalHoney

I di h t d 577 864 Milli T f P lt

157

112.9

74 5100

150

200

• India has exported 577.864 Million Tonnes of Poultryproducts worth USD 94 Million during year 2013‐14. Thepoultry products include live poultry, poultry meat andeggs (dried, cooked, frozen and preserved)

I di i l t d f B ff l t (1 5 Milli

74.5

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• India is largest producer of Buffalo meat (1.5 MillionTonnes) and 2nd largest producer of Goat meat (0.6 MillionTonnes)

Goat Buffaloes Sheep

Population of Milch Animals (In Millions)

DAIRY: India is the largest producer of milk with 16.43% share in total milk production in the world

• India is the largest exporter of dairy products and exported 87824.21 Million Tonnes of dairy products worth 

USD 228 million in 2012‐13. The various dairy products are cheese, butter, ice‐cream, ghee, milk‐powder, curd.

9Sources: apeda.gov.in, USD‐INR rate: 60.08   

• Major Export Destinations (2012‐13): Bangladesh | Egypt | UAE | Saudi Arabia |Algeria | Yemen

Fisheries

• The total fish production during 2011‐12 is estimated at 8.85  Million Tonnes with 

India is 2nd largest producer of fish in the world, contributing about 5.54% of global production

a contribution of 5.20 Million Tonnes from inland sector and 3.22 Million Tonnes

from marine sector respectively. 

• During 2012‐13, fish and fish products export was about 8,62,000 Tonnes worth 

about USD 3.5 billion.

• The GDP from the fisheries sector at current prices during 2010‐11 was USD 10109 Million

Strengths:

• Source of livelihood for 14.48 million peoplep p

• Contribution of  nearly 0.8% of GDP and 4.93% of the total GDP of agriculture & allied sectors.

• Potential Source of Food and Nutritional security and tool for Poverty alleviation and women empowerment

10Sources: dahd.nic.in, apeda.gov.in 

• Contributes about 17%  of national agriculture export

Challenges in Fisheries Sector

Yield gap in fisheries resources particularly in reservoir fisheries. 

Post harvest losses are estimated worth over USD 2.5 Billion which is about 25% of the 

Climate change and other factors are leading to decrease in marine fish 

Average yields reduced to 1,000 kg/ha where as potential is 3‐4 thousand Kgs./hectare

total Indian marine and Inland Industry which is worth of over USD 10.17 Billion

catches and climate change is also having an impact on inland fisheries

Kgs./hectare

Fish stocks in India’s territorial deep sea waters remain untapped owing to

Quality of fish seed is most important problem & there is no organized brood stock

Lack of infrastructure and skilled man power in diseaseremain untapped owing to 

the dearth of suitable fishing vessels

l dd d f h h d d h ff h

is no organized brood stock production activity

skilled man power in disease diagnostic labs in the states 

Low value addition and fish processing: There are no organized and coherent efforts in the country to formulate and implement policies for the processed fish/ fishery products for domestic markets

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Non compliance of FAO‐CCRF principles and No indigenously commercial fish feed mills

Food Processing Industry

Segmentation of different sectors in food processing industry

Beverages Juices Pulps Flour Bakeries StarchWhole and Skimmed

Food processing market (USD 85 Billion) accounts for 42.5 % of the total food market (USD 200 Billion) in India

Beverages, Juices, Pulps,Slices, Frozen anddehydrated products,Potato Wafers/ Chips etc

Flour, Bakeries, Starch Glucose, Cornflakes, Malted Foods, Vermicelli, Beer and Malt extracts, Grain based Alcohol

Whole and Skimmed  Milk Powder, Condensedmilk, Ice Cream, Butter,Ghee, Cheese

Frozen and Canned products mainly in freshform

Fruits & Vegetables

Grain based Alcohol 

Grains & CerealsDairy Fisheries

Snack Food, Biscuits, Food processing sector f h hFrozen and packed –mainly in fresh form

Ready to eat food, Alcoholic and Non‐Alcoholic beverages

Food processing sector constitute a share of around 9–10 % of GDP in agriculture & manufacturing sector. Food Processing Industry is 

As of March 2013, the 

Indian packaged juices 

market is valued at US$ 

Meat & Poultry Consumer Foods

g yestimated to be worth ~ US$ 67 billion. 

183.89 million

There is a tremendous opportunity for growth in the industry, with only  about 2% of agricultural productionl b i d Th f d i i d k d 5th l i f d i

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currently being processed The food processing industry ranked 5th largest sector in terms of production, consumption, export and expected growth in India

Export of Processed Food

• India’s Agri and processed foods exports stood at US$ 18.65 billion during 2012‐13, according to APEDA, and exports of Processed Food was US$ 5252 million in 2013‐14. 

• In 2012–13, the share of exports of ‘agricultural and processed food products’ in total exports rose to 13.53 per cent from 10.5 per cent share in 2010–11.

129 124Export Value in USD millions (2013‐14)

Mango Pulp398

377

g p

Dried and Preserved Vegetable

Alcoholic and Non‐Alcoholic Beverages377

363

1,953 Other Processed Fruit and Vegetables

Miscellaneous Preparations

291

Pulses

Groundnuts

Guargum

13Sources: apeda.gov.in ; USD‐INR rate: 60.08 

530Guargum

1.2. Food and Agro Sector : Gujarat ScenarioGujarat Scenario

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Overview

• During the period 2004‐05 to 2012‐13(Q), the GSDP for agriculture sector including animal husbandry sector had increased from USD 4452 Million to USD 6794 Million, at constant 2004‐05 prices. 

• The production of cotton was 9.50 Million bales of 170 kg. each during the year 2013‐14

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Production of Crops in Million Tonnes

7.02

9.99

7.428

10

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2.94

7.02

2.71 91

4.85.52

4

62012‐13

2013‐141.54

0.11.04 0.75

1.91

0.121.41

0

2

Rice Wheat Jowar Bajra Total Groundnut Total Oil

15Sources: Socio‐Economic Review 2013‐14;  USD‐INR rate: 60.08 

Rice Wheat Jowar Bajra Total Foodgrains

Groundnut Total Oil seeds

Overview

Major Agricultural Crops : 

Wheat, Cotton, Groundnut, 15

Production data during the year 2013‐14 (in Million tonnes)

Castor, Rice, Bajra, Maize, 

Mustard, Sesame, Green 

Gram, Sugarcane and Pigeon

10.58.53

1.25 0 145

10

15

Gram, Sugarcane and Pigeon 

pea

0.140

Vegetables Fruits Spices Flowers

4452

6184 5646 55837007 7410 6794

6000

8000

Performance of Agriculture Sector at Constant (2004‐05) Prices (USD Million)

0

2000

4000

16Sources: Socio‐Economic Review 2013‐14;  USD‐INR rate: 60.08 

2004‐05 2007‐08 2008‐09 2009‐10  2010‐11 (P) 2011‐12 (P) 2012‐13(Q)

Horticulture 

Gujarat is leading in the production of Banana, Mango, Sapota, Onion, Potato and Seed spices (Cumin & Fennel) in h

Production of Fruit Crops(2012‐13) (in Billion Tonnes)

the country

FRUITS• The major fruit crops grown are 

Banana Mango Citrus and Sapota

4523.49Banana

Banana, Mango, Citrus and Sapota(Chiku).

• The estimated area under fruit crops during the  year 2012‐13 is 398.37 thousand ha.

1003.71Mango

FLOWERS: The estimated production of flowers grown in the state in 2012‐13 are:‐

433.12Citrus

• Rose – 35.479 Billion Tonnes

• Marigold – 66.541 Billion Tonnes

• Mogra – 4.434 Billion Tonnes

309.89Chiku

17Source: gujecostat.gujarat.gov.in

• Lilly – 2.7882 Billion bundles 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000

Horticulture 

VEGETABLES

• The major vegetables are Potato, Onion, Brinjal, Cabbage, Okra, Tomato, Cauliflower

• The estimated area under vegetable crops has increased from 170 03 thousand ha during the year• The  estimated area under vegetable  crops has increased from 170.03  thousand ha. during the year 1995‐96 to  537.63 thousand ha.  during the year 2012‐13

Production of Vegetable Crops(2012‐13) (in Billion Tonnes)

1341.05

2499.73

Brinjal

Potato

704.38

723.33

1156.72

Onion

Okra

Tomato

532.28

663.53

Cauliflower

Cabbage

18Source: gujecostat.gujarat.gov.in

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000

Horticulture 

SPICES

• The State mainly produces spices Viz. 

Cumin Fennel Garlic Chilly and Ginger 407 19500

Production of Spices in Billion Tonnes (Est. 2012‐2013)

Cumin, Fennel, Garlic, Chilly and Ginger

• The State enjoys monopoly in seed 

spices.

Th l i d d i

407.19338.19

145.41105.5 78 73

200

300

400

500

• The total estimated area under spices 

crops is 549.35 thousand ha. during 

2012‐13

78.73

0

100

Garlic Cumin Chilly Ginger Fennel

Production of Horticulture Crops has increased due to:‐

• Protected Cultivation: 1351 Green houses (Dutch, Roses, Gerbera, Capsicum, Chives) and 2457 Net Houses 

(Capsicum, Tomato, Flowers, Vegetables) are established

• 28 Tissue Cultured laboratories (Banana, date Palm, Flowers)  are established 

• Micro Irrigation has been adopted (Potato, Banana, Papaya, Pomegranate & Melon)

• Establishment of Cold Storages (481 normal, 5 CA/MA cold storages for Potato, Onion, Fruits & vegetables)

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stab s e t o Co d Sto ages ( 8 o a , 5 C / co d sto ages o otato, O o , u ts & egetab es)

• 38 Ripening Chambers established (Mango, Banana)

Dairy

• Gujarat ranks 4th in terms of Milk Production in the 

country which is about  7.76% of entire country.

• Total milk production in State in 2012‐13 is 10.31 

Million tonnes.

• Gujarat has more than 16,900 village milk co‐

operative societies with highest members (3.18 

Million) and highest milk procurement by co‐operative 

channels (12 72 Million litres per day) in the countrychannels (12.72 Million litres per day) in the country

• 12 District Milk Producers’ Union

• There are 17 Cooperative dairy plants in the state 

with handling capacity of 12.5 Million liters of milk 

per day

• Gujarat produces about 26.1 Million litres of milk per 

20

day

Sources: Socio‐Economic Review 2013‐14

Animal Husbandry

• As per the provisional results of livestock census 2007, total livestock population of Gujarat was ~24 million

(including Dogs), with 7 million cattle and an equal number of poultry population which contributes nearly

5% f GDP5% of state GDP

• 12 Intensive Poultry Development Projects (IPDP), 5 District Poultry Extension Centres, 85 Poultry Service

Centres and 25 private dairy plants are functioning in the state

• During the year 2012‐13 (Up to 6‐5‐ 2012), 4504 Animal Health Camps (Pashu Arogya Mela) were held in

which 3.41 Million animals were vaccinated & 1.93 Million animals were treated.

Production of Milk, Eggs & Wool

Item Unit 2013‐14 (Year)

ilk illi

Gujarat has quality livestock like:‐

1. Cattle: Gir and Kankrej

2. Buffaloes: Surti, Mahesani, jafrabadi and BanniMilk  Million Tonnes 11.11

Eggs Million Nos. 1555

W l Milli K 2 57

3. Goats: Surti,Zalawadi,Mehsani,Gohilwadi & Kachchhi

4. Sheep: Patanwadi, Marwadi

5. Horses: Kathiawadi and Marwadi

21Sources: Socio‐Economic Review 2013‐14

Wool Million Kgs. 2.576. Camels: Kachchhi and Marwadi

Fisheries 

Important commercial varieties of fish namely Pomfret, Jew fish, Bombay duck, Shrimp, Lobster, Squid, Cuttle fish, Silver bar, Hilsa, Shark, Catfish, Mullets, etc. are caught in large quantities. 

Gujarat has 1600 Km long coastline  and about 0.21 

, , , g g q

During the year 2013‐14 (P), the total fish production has been estimated at 0.79 Million tonnes (Marine fish production is 0.69 Million tonnes and the remaining inland) worth of USD 881 coast e a d about 0

Million sq. Km wide Exclusive Economic Zone 

(EEZ). The area available for fishing activities extends 

g )Million

During year 2013‐14, export of fish and fish products is estimated at 242057 tonnes, worth USD 491 Million

gfrom Lakhpat in Kachchh

district in north to Umargaon in Valsad district 

in south

During the year 2012‐13, 681 Million fish seeds (spawn) have been produced.

The Gulf of Kachchh has congenial conditions for growth of Oysters, Shell fish and Sea‐Weeds

22Sources: Socio‐Economic Review 2013‐14; USD‐INR rate: 60.08 

Harbours and Major fish landing centers 

Map 1: Status of Existing and Proposed Harbours in Gujarat

Map 2: Major fish landing centers in Gujarat

Jakhau

BhadreshwarSurajbari

Okha

Porbandar

Mandvi

Bhadreshwar

NavlakhiSachanaa

SalayaRupenPorbandar

MangrolVeraval

NvabandarJafrabad Dholai

Bhadeli Jagalala

Miyani

ChorwadMuldwarkaM lb Onjal

Kosamba

Bhavnagar

Chanch

JafrabadRajpara

K td

Existing (5)

g

Umargaon

Status of Harbours

MagrolbaraMadhwad Navabandar

MaroliUmarsadi & Magod Dungari

Vansi BorsilimoraOnjalKotda

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Existing (5)

Proposed (5)Major fish landing centers

Major Initiatives of Government of India

■ To support framing of grade standards and quality certification of agricultural commodities to help farmers get better and remunerative prices for their graded produce

■ To use ICT as a vehicle of extension to sensitize and orient farmers to respond to new challenges in agricultural marketing

Integrated Scheme for Agricultural 

Marketing (ISAM) challenges in agricultural marketing

■ Primary objective is to ensure food security and protect various resources such as land, water,  biodiversity and genetic resources along with facing challenges and threats such as 

National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture

climate change Agriculture (NMSA)

■ Primarily targeted at small and marginal farmers who raise oilseeds under rain fed conditions in arid & semi arid areas In the 11th plan period implemented across 14 states

Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, 

conditions in arid & semi arid areas.  In the 11 plan period, implemented across 14 states for oilseeds and pulses, 15 states for maize and 9 states for palm oil

Oil Palm & Maize (ISOPOM)

■ Launched in 2007 to improve country’s overall crop production especially rice, wheat and National Food Security Mission

pulses by introducing technological components Security Mission 

(NFSM)

■ It was launched to incentivise the States to increase the share of investment in agriculture Rashtriya KrishiVikas Yojana

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in their State plans.Vikas Yojana

(RKVY)

e – Krishi KiranPromoting scientific agriculture technologies by enabling farmers with required information through IT

• Operational since 2004, e – Krishi Kiran isa first of its kind information initiative inIndia, pioneered and initiated for thebenefit of farmers at the grass‐root levelbenefit of farmers at the grass root level

• e – Krishi Kiran, a web based informationsystem implemented in Gujarat topromote scientific agriculturetechnologies by enabling the farmers totechnologies by enabling the farmers toget the required specific information

• e‐ agricultural extension technology wasintroduced in the e – Krishi Kiranprogramme to provide fertilizerprogramme to provide fertilizerrecommendations on basis of soil analysisand nutrient requirements of the crop foreach field

• Facilitates effective decision makinggregarding what to produce, when toproduce and how to produce, therebyincreases income of farmers

• Bridges the distances between scientists,

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g ,extentionists and farmers and inputoutput dealers

State Government Initiatives

Krushi Mahotsav: Reinventing Agricultural Extension• 1 Month Long Intensive Extension Program since 2005

• 18 600 villages covered

Jyoti Gram Yojana• Electricity subsidy worth USD 477 Million was given to farmers and more than 0.8 Million farmers were given relaxation in the electricity bill• 18,600 villages covered

• 1 Million farmers attend Krishi Mahotsava• About 0.25 Million farmers have been  given  free Krushi Kits in the past 3 years  of krushi Mahotsav

were given relaxation in the electricity bill• 18,065 villages are covered under the scheme with a total expenditure of about USD 205 Million out of which about USD 176 Million is contributed by Government of GujaratGovernment of Gujarat

Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP)• One of the largest irrigation projects in Gujarat

Soil Health Card• 4. 2 Million soil samples were analysed

• Total covering area of SSP is 1.84 million ha, covering 17 districts

• Provide water for domestic and industrial uses in about 9633 villages and 131 townships

• In 2013‐14, 1.14  Million soil samples are collectedand of them, 0.94 Million soil health cards are distributed to farmers, information of which is available online

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Working of APMCs: At the end of year 2013‐14, 205 Agriculture Produce Market Committees (APMCs), 199Main Yards of Market Committees and 201 Sub Market Yards were operational in the StateSources: Socio‐Economic Review 2013‐14; USD‐INR rate: 60.08 

Research & Education

Offers courses in  agriculture, Agricultural Engineering and Technology and                       f h

Vocational in areas like agro processing, post harvesting technology, food qualityfisheries, Veterinary Science 

and Animal Husbandry. 

Offers MBA in Agri Business Management.

technology, food quality control, food analysis

B.Tech, M. Tech and Ph. D. in food processing technology

JunagadhAgricultural University

AnandAgricultural University

Offers courses agriculture, horticulture veterinary scienceNavsari

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Agricultural Universities

horticulture, veterinary science and animal husbandry, home science and nutrition, diary  science and food technology

Offers a course in Agri Business

Has faculties of agriculture, horticulture, veterinary science 

NavsariAgricultural University

‐nagar DantiwadaAgricultural University

Offers a course in Agri Business Management

and forestry

Kamdhenu Veterinary University

Set up in 2009‐10 for the development of research, education, and extension in the field of Animal 

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Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries 

Has established Dairy Science College and Livestock Inspector Training Centre

Educational Infrastructure

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad:

P.G Programme in Agri Business Management (2 yrs)

Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and CommunicationTechnology

M.S. in IT – Agriculture (www.daiict.ac.in)

Sheth M C college of Dairy Science, Gujarat Agriculture University

B.Sc and M.Sc in Dairy Technology

Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada University

B Tech in food engineering M Tech in agriculture process and food

Specialized 

Courses

i B.Tech in food engineering, M.Tech in agriculture process and foodengineering

Advanced Research and Educational Centre for Horticultural Crops, Navsari

WTO Cell, Junagadh

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Centre of Excellence on Biotechnology, Anand

Centre of Excellence on Post Harvest Technology, Navsari

Centre of Excellence on soil and water Management Junagadh

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Centre of Excellence on soil and water Management, Junagadh

Centre for Excellence on Castor, Sardar Krushinagar

Irrigation Potential 

Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP):• The largest irrigation project of Gujarat with total covering area of 1.8 million ha, covering nearly 3112villages

Sardar Patel Participatory Water Conservation Scheme (SPPWCS):• Launched for constructing water harvesting infrastructure like check dams, talavadi’s and boribunds.• The scheme is under 80:20 ratio where government bears 80 per cent expenditure and remaining 20 percent by the beneficiarycent by the beneficiary

• Total 78398 check dams are constructed, of which 2387 check dams have been constructed in 2013‐14

Micro Irrigation System:• Launched to inspire farmers of the state to maximize agriculture production at minimum cost and to 

increasetheir income by adopting scientific management of water

• From May‐2005 to October‐2013, total 479280 farmers are benefited covering 771476 ha. of land• Gujarat Green Revolution company has been created to expedite the promotion of drip irrigation among 

ffarmers

Lift Irrigation Scheme:• GWRDC has put the total 433 lift irrigation schemes (including TASP) covering 30978 hectares of land in 

different districts of state during the year 2013‐14 At present the works of 142 lift irrigation schemes are

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different districts of state during the year 2013 14. At present, the works of 142 lift irrigation schemes are in progress covering 8697 hectares land under Government grant.

Investment Opportunities

Cold chain

Fresh fruits‐pack house

Food parks

Terminal markets

Agricultural/Horticultural Infrastructure projects

Vegetables pack house

Mechanized grain

handling and storage at port

Agri produce irradiation plants

Organic farming

Marine export

Export oriented processing

Peanut butter

De‐hulled roasted sesame seed and sesame oilseedDe‐hulled roasted sesame seed and sesame oilseed

Roasted, salted and coated peanuts

Integrated shrimp farming and processing

Food processing Tomato, potato flakes/ powder

Specialty grades guar gum powder

Refined sugar

Fish oil extraction

Tomato Processing at Important croppockets

Castor Oil Derivatives – Perfumery

Food processing

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Egg powder

Baker’s yeast

Castor Oil Derivatives PerfumeryRawMaterials

Enzymes for food processing industry

Investment Opportunities

Animal husbandry

Sectors such as veterinary service, poultry, dairy, financial‐credit and

insurance

Natural food colours Neem/tobacco oil based bio‐

Natural resources‐ based opportunities

Medicinal herbs extraction

Food processing enzymes

pesticides

Fish meal‐ based bio‐fertiliser

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Spices cryo grinding

Freeze dried food processing unit

Instant vegetables in retort pouches

Dehydration of Vegetables

Newer technology‐based projects

Organic milk and milk products Ice cream balls

Banana fiber extraction Textiles production

Innovative technologies

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Ice cream balls Castor derivatives

Textiles production

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONNECT US  @

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1 Department of Agriculture and Cooperation

S. No. Departments

10 Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation Ltd.

2 Department of Fisheries and Animal 

Husbandry

11 Gujarat State Seed Corporation Ltd.

12 Gujarat State Seeds Certification Agency

3 Director of Agriculture

4 Director of Horticulture

5 Director of Animal Husbandry

13 Gujarat State Land Development 

Corporation Ltd.

14 Gujarat State Sheep & Wool Development5 Director of Animal Husbandry

6 Director of Fisheries

7 Registrar of Co‐operative Societies

14 Gujarat State Sheep & Wool Development 

Corporation Ltd.

15 Gauseva Ayogg p

8 Director of Sugar

9 Director of Agriculture Marketing & Rural Finance

16 Gujarat State Agriculture Marketing Board 

(GSAMB)

17 Gujarat Livestock Development Board

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