Gujarat participated in the Eighth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas at Delhi
Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs in association with Government of NCT and CII organized Eighth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on 8-9 January, 2010. A high level delegation from Government of Gujarat led by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in this event. As a part of the programme, Gujarat put up a pavilion in the exhibition area showcasing the comprehensive development of the State, which was visited by a large number of delegates and dignitaries from other states who appreciated the progress made by Gujarat in the recent years. On 9th January, Hon’ble Chief Minister along with CMs of other states made a detailed presentation on Gujarat before all the delegates emphasizing the measures on skill development taken by Government of Gujarat in the recent years. A separate State Session on Gujarat with the delegates was also arranged, which evoked a good interest and the participants exchanged their views with Hon’ble Chief Minister on the progressive measures being taken by Gujarat.
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National MSME Conference being organized in Rajkot
As reported, it has been decided to hold a three-day All India Conference of MSME in Rajkot during the month of September, 2010 by Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB) with the cooperation of local association of small scale industries. The Rajkot Engineering Association, Chamber of Commerce and several associations as also Government institutions working for promotion of small scale industries.
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Gujarat set to emerge as Energy Hub of the country
Coming three years will witness addition of power generating capacity of 8.900 MW in Gujarat, of which 5,000 MW will be added by private players. At present, power generation capacity in Gujarat is 11,500 MW, against the peak demand of 9,500 MW. Thus, the planned 8,900 MW power generation capacities (in a phased manner) will ensure that the state does not face any interruption in power supplies in the times to come. In the meanwhile, it is also reported that the State Government has worked out elaborate plans to augment and expand transmission and distribution network with estimated investment of Rs.50 billion. As reported, with the arrival of gas from RIL’s KG Basin, nearly 32% of electricity in the State would be generated by this less polluting fuel. |
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Gujart Maritime Board ports register 36% rise in cargo handling
It has been reported that even during the period of recession the world over resulting in adverse business environment, cargo handling by Gujarat ports has shown an upward trend by achieving 4% growth in 2008-09 as against the national growth of 2% by ports in india. Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) ports handled 149.73 million tonnes of cargo in the first three quarters (nine months) of 2009-10, as against 110.53 million tonnes during the corresponding period of previous year, registering a growth of nearly 36%. Interestingly, other ports like Sikka, Navlakhi and Jafrabad too have registered an increase as high as 65% during the period. It has been further reported that since three years, the capacity of GMB ports has been increased thrice. In 2007-08, the capacity was 198 million tonnes, which was increased to 235 million tonnes in 2008-09; with this, Gujarat has a significant share of almost 21% in national cargo handling. |
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Gujarat to go for value added mineral products
Gujarat has significant reserves with a variety of minerals like limestone, bauxite, lignite, dolomite, granite, in addition to chalk, china clay, fire clay, manganese, fluorspar, marble, bentonite and gypsum.
As reported, the raw materials were processed outside Gujarat and value-added products were coming back to Gujarat with higher rates. Following some representations in this regard, Government has advised GMDC to ascertain proper usage through the Mineral Policy. Further, in the recently announced policy, it has been decided to reserve the usage of lignite, limestone and manganese ore for GMDC. Thus, with a view to restricting outsourcing of value-added services, the State PSU – GMDC will try and stop valuable minerals going out of the State. For the purpose, it has been decided to register all mine holders, captive users, vendors and traders for identifying stakeholders. The new policy will enable GMDC to give value addition work to appropriate company.
This move, it is anticipated, would help ensuring proper use of minerals, bringing new industries in the State, which should also create employment opportunities. |
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