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Introduction : Sabarkantha
§ The district derives its name from the Sabarmati river
that separates Sabarkantha from the neighbouring
districts
§ The district is bounded by the Rajasthan State to the
north, Banaskantha and Mehsana districts to the west,
Gandhinagar, Kheda, and Panchmahal districts to the
south
§ Himmatnagar (district headquarter) and talukas Prantij,
Modasa, Talod are major industrial locations in
Sabarkantha
§ Focus Industry Sectors – Agriculture, ceramics,
chemicals and milk processing
§ Tourist Destinations – Idar, Shamlaji temple, Polo
Forests, Vijaynagar
§ Key raw materials such as groundnut, cotton, clay,
oilseeds and tobacco are abundantly present in
Sabarkantha
Map 1: District Map of Sabarkantha with Talukas
District
Headquarter
Taluka
B ayad
Modasa
Khedbrahma
Vijaynagar
Vadali
Ider
Himmatnagar
Prantij
Talod Dhansura
Malpur
Bhiloda
Meghrej
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Fact File
Zone IIISeismic Zone
Gujarati, Hindi and EnglishLanguages
67.31%Literacy Rate
947 Females per 1000 malesSex Ratio
282 Persons per sq. kmPopulation Density
2,082,531 (As per 2001 Census)Population
13Talukas
HimmatnagarDistrict Headquarter
7390 sq. kmArea
Hathmati, Sabarmati, Khari, Meshwo, Vatrak, Mazum, HarnavRivers
500-1000 mmAverage Rainfall
9.04º Centigrade (Minimum)
40.5º Centigrade (Maximum)
Temperature
23.03º North (Latitude)
73.39º East (Longitude)
Geographical Location
Source: Sabarkantha District Profile & Socio-economic Review 2006-07
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Economy and Industry Profile
§ The economy of the district is heavily dependant on Agriculture and Dairy Farming
§ Highest producer of Cereals, Ber (Indian Jujube) and Pomegranate in the State
§ Sabar Dairy in Sabarkantha district manufactures and distributes different types of milk
products
§ Production of large quantities of clay, silica sand and bauxite has opened up new avenues for
the glass, tiles, fine bricks and crockery
§ Food processing and textiles are the other emerging sectors which have opened up new
opportunities for investment
§ Some key players having operations in Sabarkantha are Sabar dairy, Pathik Agrotech, Oracle
Granite Limited, Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd., Eureka Tiles, City Tiles Ltd.
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Agriculture
155901
349187
22517
0 50000 100000 150000 200000 250000 300000 350000
Production (MT)
Vegetables
Fruits
Spices
§ Major food crops, oil seeds, and fruits
produced in the district include wheat,
castor, groundnut, tobacco, ber, mango and
pomegranate
§ 5,17,800 metric tonnes (MT) of cereals
was produced in the district during 2005-06;
highest in the State
§ Highest producer of ber (Indian Jujube–
29,293 MT) and Pomegranate (32,218 MT)
in the State
§ Contributes to over 10% of the total potatoes
produced in the State
§ Brinjal, cabbage, tomato and cauliflower are
the major vegetable crops cultivated in the
district
Source: Department of Agriculture, Government of Gujarat, 2007
Fig 1 : Food Production (00’ MT) 2006-07
Fig 2 : Production of Fruits, Spices, & Vegetable crops 2006-07
1166
480
256
3887
Oilseed
Groundnut
Pulses
Cereals
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Major Industries
CeramicsPrantijCity Tiles Limited
CeramicsPrantijEureka Tiles
Denim FabricPrantijGujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd.
Manufacturing of Wall tilesHimmatnagarOracle Granite Limited
Cut flower High-tech CultivationHimmatnagarPathik Agrotech
Milk PowderHimmatnagarSabar Dairy
ProductionTalukaName of Company
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat, 2007
Table 1 : Major Companies having Operations in the
District*
§ There are at present 42 medium and large scale
industries in Sabarkantha district
§ Some of the major medium and large scale players
present in district are mentioned in Table 1
* Indicative List
Gujarat Ambuja
Exports Ltd.
Sabar Dairy
Map 2 : Major Industry Players* in Sabarkantha
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§ Walls & floor tiles (ceramics), chemicals, plastic & plastic products and commercial office and
household equipments are some of the major small scale industry sectors of the district
§ Sabarkantha houses over 8,000 Small Scale Industries, employing close to 34,200 people
§ Total investments in the SSIs sector in the district during 2006 -2007 were to the tune of INR 43,813
lakhs (USD 104 mn)
§ Ceramics sector (walls and floor tiles) has attracted investments to the tune of INR 7,412 lakhs (USD
17.6 mn) – highest among all the sectors in 2006-2007
Small Scale Industries (SSI)
Fig 3 : Sector-wise Investments (INR Lakhs) in SSI units
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat, 2007
7412
432
900
1500
Wall & Floor Tiles
Chemicals
Plastic & Plastic
Products
Commercial Office and
Household Equipments
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Small Scale Industry Clusters
Aluminium
utensils
Engineering
Quarry
Pulse Mills
Ceramics
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat, 2007
Map 3 : Small Scale Industry Clusters
Modasa
Ider
Himmatnagar
Talod
Prantij
Dhansura
Bayad
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Industry and Investment Trends
§ New sectors such as ceramics, plastics & plastic
products, and other miscellaneous industries
witnessed investments worth INR 506 crore (USD
120 mn) during the period 1998 -2007
§ The ceramics sector witnessed investments worth
INR 364 crore (USD 88.7 mn) during 1998-2007 in 25
units
§ It generated 2,316 jobs during 1998-2007 contributing
to 57% of the total employment generated
§ Ceramics industry had shown tremendous growth in
investments during 1998-2007 over the previous
decade
§ Other sectors such as food processing, textiles,
cement, paper & pulp, and chemicals have also been
growing at a steady pace
Fig 4 : Investments in Ceramics Industry
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat, 2007
16
364
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Investments(INRCrores)
1988 - 1997 1998 - 2007
Ceramics
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Economy Drivers
§ The region has advantages of rich agriculture base and availability of
fertile land. Major section of the society depends on agriculture for their
livelihood.
§ Recent surge in the growth of ceramic industry in the district has
improved employment potential
§ Production of large quantities of clay, silica sand and bauxite has
opened up new avenues for the glass, tiles, fine bricks and crockery
industries
§ Small scale industry sectors such as food processing, vitrified tiles,
wood products and chemical-based sectors/industries are the supporting
pillars of the economy. They provide direct and indirect employment to
over 34,000 people in the district
§ Excellent road and rail connectivity to major districts of the State is
playing a major role in driving the economy of the district
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Source: Sabarkantha District Profile Booklet, 2007
Map 5 : Sabarkantha Road & Rail Network
§ NH 8 passes through the district connecting it with major
cities of the State and also with the rest of India.
§ It connects Sabarkantha with Ahmedabad (79 km),
Vadodara (190 km), Surat (357 km), Gandhinagar (55 km)
and Mumbai (583 km)
§ Distance (in Km) from major industrial centres in the
State: Rajkot (304), Jamnagar (392), Valsad (424),
Ankleshwar (274), Bhavnagar (279), Mehsana (64)
§ Distance (in Km) from major Indian cities: Kolkata
(1829), Chennai (1646), Hyderabad (1100) and Delhi (739)
Road
Rail
§ 24 railway stations in the district connects Sabarkantha
with major cities in the State and with the State
Rajasthan
Road, Rail, Air Network
§ Nearest airport in Ahmedabad is 79 km away from
Himmatnagar (District Headquarter)
Air
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Power Supply Network
Source: Gujarat State Electricity Board, Government of Gujarat, 2007
Power
§ Sabarkantha district enjoys 24 hour uninterrupted power supply
§ Three 220 KV, two 132 KV and thirty five 66 KV sub stations supply power throughout the district
Map 6 : Sabarkantha Power Network
132 KV Line
220 KV Line
132 KV S/S
220 KV S/S
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§ There is one pipeline section in the district
§ State owned Gujarat State Petronet Ltd. has
commissioned a gas grid which is 43.499 kms
long and runs from Kalol to Himmatnagar
Gas
Source: Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation, 2007
Gas and Water Supply
Water
Water supply for industrial purposes in the district can be obtained from two main sources,
viz Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB), irrigation canal and local
municipal bodies
Himmatnagar
Kalol
Sabarkantha
Commissioned
Map 7 : Sabarkantha Gas Network
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Education and Health Infrastructure
Health
§ The district has 62 primary healthcare centers, 18 community healthcare centers and 6 sub centers
§ The Seva Tribal Hospital at Idar taluka provides medical facilities in pediatrics, cardiac, obstetrics and
gynecology
§ The district also has a Government Ayurvedic Hospital and a Civil Hospital
Source: Sabarkantha District Profile: 2006 -2007
Education
§ The district has a government engineering college and one
government polytechnic colleges, which offer courses in
computer, electrical, mechanical and civil engineering
§ There are 23 government arts and commerce colleges as well
as one pharmacy college spread across the district
§ 22 Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) in the district impart training
in areas such as cutting and sewing, armature and motor
rewinding, computer operating & programming assistance, wiring,
hair and skin care, fitting and stenography
§ The Civil Hospital at Himmatnagar taluka provides a certificate
course of one and a half years for health workers
1Engineering College
5Pharmacy College
1Polytechnic College
TotalEducational Institutes
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Tourism
§ Idar Hill, Clock Tower, Ruthi Rani no Mahal (Palace of Sulking
Queen), The Shantinath Temple and Shrimad Rajchandra Vihar
are some of the attractions in the town
§ Idar is a significant town in Sabarkantha and is a good base for
excursions to areas such as Khedbrahma, Vijaynagar and Poshina
§ The Shamlaji Temple in the district, stands in honor of Lord Vishnu
and is one of Gujarat’s main pilgrimage sites. The magnificence of
the temple is enhanced by exquisite stone carvings, idols of Gods,
nymphs, beautiful domed ceilings and a towering spire
§ Polo forests and the ruins of old Hindu and Jain temples in
Vijaynagar are known for their natural beauty and historical
significance
§ Sir Pratap Singh Palace is more than a century old and houses
portraits of English royalty, hunting scenes, trophies etc.
Source: Gujarat India Guide
Shamlaji Temple
Polo Forest
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Investment Opportunities
* Detailed Sector/ Project Profiles for investment opportunities available at www.indextb.com
Chemicals
§ Pesticides
§ Pharma drugs
§ Intermediary chemical manufacturing units
Minerals
§ Cement industry
§ Fine bricks
§ Vitrified tiles
§ Crockery
Agriculture
§ Pulse, rice and flour mills
§ Cold Storage
§ Food processing industries
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Annexure I
Map 4: GIDC Industrial Estates
Map 3: Small Scale Industry Clusters
Map 5: Road & Rail Network
Map 6: Sabarkantha Power Network
Map 7: Sabarkantha Gas Network
Map 2: Major Industry Players
Map 1: District Map of Sabarkantha with
Talukas
Maps
Figure 4 : Investments in Ceramics Industry
Figure 3 : Sector-wise Investments (INR Lakhs)
in SSI Units
Figure 2 : Productions of Fruits, Spices, &
Vegetable crops Production 2006-07
Figure 1 : Food Production 2005 - 06
Figures
Table 2 : GIDC Estates in Sabarkantha
District
Table 1 : Major Companies having Operations
in the district
Tables
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Annexure II : Abbreviations
SSI : Small Scale Industries
MSI : Medium Scale Industries
LSI : Large Scale Industries
GSECL : Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd
GIDC : Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation
GWSSB : Gujarat Water Supply Sewerage Board
ITI : Industrial Training Institute
Mn: Million
Bn: Billion
KV : Kilo Volt
INR : Indian Rupee
USD: US Dollar
MT: Metric Tonnes
