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Brief Industrial Profile of Sonepat District
1. General Characteristics of the District :
Sonipat also spelled as Sonepat, is an ancient town and a municipal council in Sonipat
District in the state of Haryana, India. It is believed that it was founded as Suvarnaprastha
by the five Pandava brothers during the times of Mahabharata. Another legend ascribed it
to Raja Soni, the thirteenth descendent of Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers. Sonipat
district is a part of the Eastern Haryana Plain. The name of the district is derived after its
headquarters town, Sonipat. It is often believed that Sonepat (now spelt as Sonipat) was
one of the five Preasthas or towns demanded by Yudhisthira from Duryodhana as the
price of peace. Another tradition ascribes its foundation to Raja Soni, thirteenth in descent
from Arjuna, a brother of Yudhishthira. Both the traditions are without substance. There
is no mention of Sonipat in the Mahabharata, although it has been noted much earlier by
the great grammerian Panini in his celebrated Ashtadhyayi. The town was therefore
already in existence around 600 B.C.
Sonipat district came into existence on December 22, 1972. It was carved out of Rohtak
district to which Sonipat tahsil was attached since 1912. By taking 69 villages from
Sonipat tahsil, Ganaur as a sub-tahsil was created in February, 1980. Kharkhauda with 38
villages was created as a sub-tahsil on March30, 1982. The sub-tahsil of Ganaur was
upgraded to the level of tahsil on April 19, 1982. Gohana sub-division of Sonipat district
was included in Rohtak district1. The position as on December 31, 1990 is as under: 2
sub-divisions (Sonipat and Ganaur); 2 tahsils (Sonipat and Ganaur) and Kharkhauda as a
sub- tehsil.
The district headquarter is situated in Sonipat. Other smaller towns are Gohana, Ganaur,
Mundlana, Kharkhoda and Rai. The total area of Sonipat district is 2,260 sq km and its
population is 10, 64,000 nos. Sonipat is bordered by the states of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh
as well as the districts of Rohtak, Jind and Panipat. The River Yamuna runs along the
eastern boundary of the district.District Sonepat comprises of 3 sub-divisions namely
Ganaur, Sonepat and Gohana and seven blocks (Ganaur, Sonipat, Rai, Kharkhoda,
Gohana, Kathura and Mundlana) has been carved out of Rohtak and made a full fledged
district on 22 December 1972. Sonepat is the largest tehsil followed by Gohana.
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although it has been noted much earlier by the great grammarian Panini in his celebrated
Ashtadhyayi. The town was therefore already in existence around 600 B.C.
Sonipat is located at 28.98°N 77.02°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 224.15 meter
above the sea level (735.4 ft)
Haryana a main water system in the district comprises of River Yamuna and the
irrigation canals flowing out of it. There is no perennial river in the district. The
underground water resources differ from area to area. The depth of the water table is the
lowest in the Khader area along the Yamuna, where it is below 10 ft. It increases to 30 to
40 ft. in some of the western and south eastern part of the district. The ground water in
some areas is saline and brackish. The ground water conditions indicate that the district
faces the problem of occurrence of brackish water and water logging in eastern parts of
the district.
Broadly speaking, the district is a continuous part of the Haryana-Punjab plain, but the
area is not leveled in some parts. Over most of the district, the soil is fine loam of rich
color. However, some areas has sandy soil and others are comprised of Kallar. The plain
has a gradual slope to the south and east. The district may be roughly divided into three
regions:
1.2 Topography:
Topographically Sonipat district is divided into three regions - Khadar, Upland Plain and
Sandy Region. Sonipat city is lying on upland plains, which is covered with old
alluvium, which if properly irrigated, is highly productive. Extensive farming of crops,
oilseeds, horticultural plants, vegetables and flowers, is undertaken in this region.
Broadly speaking, the district is a continuous part of the Haryana-Punjab plain but the
area is not levelled in some parts. Sonipat District has fine loamy soil with rich color.
However, some areas have sandy soil.
Sonipat borders Delhi (National Capital) in south, Panipat district in the north, Uttar
Pradesh state in the east and Rohtak district in the west. The total area of Sonipat district
is 2,260 sq. km.
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1.3 Availability of Minerals.
PRODUCTION OF MINERAL 2010-11
2010-2011
MAJOR MINERAL
MINOR- The details of month wise production of Yamuna sand in the district Sonepat is as
under-
8 November20120100 181706
9 December2010 185971
11 February2011 346845
12 March2011 329050
1.4 FOREST:
Haryana is primarily an agriculture state with almost 80% of its land under cultivation. The
geographical area of the state is 44212 sq. km which is 1.3% of India’s geographical area. It
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is not bestowed with bounty of natural forests and only 3.52% of its geographical area is
under notified forests. The rest extends as tree cover in village common lands, community
lands, institutional lands and agricultural farms, making the area under forest and tree cover
to 6.80 percent. (India State of Forest Report, FSI, 2009) Forestry activities in the state are
dispersed over rugged Shivalik Hills in north, Aravalli hills in south, sand dunes in west and
wastelands, saline-alkaline lands and waterlogged sites in the central part of the state.
To promote sustainable development of forest resources in the state, Haryana government has
framed its own forest policy in 2006. The policy has fixed the goal of achieving 10% forest
and tree cover by 2010 and eventually 20% in the state. This goal can be achieved by agro
forestry practices. We are using genetically superior seedlings under agro-forestry on farm
lands to increase productivity. In fact agro forestry should become a national mandate and a
people's movement, as it is most economical, sustainable and stable alternative for ensuring
ecological security of the country. Annually the forest department is distributing about 25
million seedlings to the farmers free of cost. Agro forestry plantations raised by the Forest
Department are rated as one of the best in the country. It has been adopted by farmers as an
income generation practice and used as a model of rural development, worthy of emulation
in rest of the country.
This practice can meet the goal of achieving one third of the geographical area of country
under tree cover as envisaged in the national forest policy. The success of agro-forestry in
Haryana enabled a forest deficit state to become the most productive state in terms
of plywood and veneer. Annually 2.5 million cubic meters of wood that is mostly farm-
grown, is converted into plywood and other form of composite wood within the State of
Haryana. Today Yamuna Nagar has become the national centre of plywood and veneer
industry. The policy of not putting unnecessary restrictions on felling of trees from private
land and their subsequent transit has enabled an environment which has led a large number of
farmers to grow trees. The endeavour has been to enable an environment that agro-forestry
and wood-based industries flourish and grow simultaneously.
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Census Branch Census Work
Establishment Branch
This branch mainly deals in posting and transfers of the staff of D.C.'s Office. It maintains
service record of Officials and prepares bills for salary/increments/TA/Medical allowances. It
also deals with disciplinary cases against employees.
Misc. Branch
This branch deals with Law and Order, visits of VIPs cases under Cinematograph character
antecedents of newly entrant in service, training of officers and misc; matters .
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Licensing and Passport Branch
This branch deals with grant of arms licenses in distt. and other matters relating to
verification of passports/Petrol Pump/Explosive.
Nazarat Branch
This branch deals with disbursement of salary to staff and making other payments on
account of contingency expenditures & arrangements of meetings of DC & Minister/DC Rate
Fixture /Auditing of Tea Stall/Cycle Stand / Photostat Shop etc.
Record Keeper
Diary and dispatch work. Maintenance of Library/Notification English/Character
Verification/ New Stationary
Census Branch
Work relating to Census work 2001.
Small Savings
This work deals with appointment of Small savings agents and work for promotion of Small
Savings.
Copying Agency
This branch supplies certified copies of Judgments and other documents to the public on
demand.
Agrarian Branch
This branch deals with the allotment of surplus land of the landlords under
the Haryana Ceiling on Land Holdings Act.
Floods Branch
This branch deals with the work and measures relating to prevention of floods & also natural
calamities like earth quakes & droughts and its relief measures. Flood control order is issued
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every year by the Dy.Commissioner, Sonepat.
Rehabilitation Branch
This branch maintains record of rehabilitation (custodian lands) and its disposal.
Loans Branch
This branch deals with grant of housing loans under LIGH and MIGH scheme. N.E.A.
Development Branch
This branch deals with release of discretionary grants and control over BDPOs.
Panchayat Branch
This Branch deals with the control over BDPOs and working of Panchayats in the distt.
2. DISTRICT AT A GLANCE-
1 Geographical features
Total area -
2260Km2
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vi)Nagar nigam - -
(A) Sex-wise
3. Agriculture :
A. Land utilization
4. Forest
A. Cattle
B. Other livestock
iv) Railways
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i) Length of rail line 2010-11 Kms 73 Km.60MM
V) Roads
(VI) Communication
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(a) Allopathic Hospital 2010-11 Nos. 60
(b) Beds in Allopathic
hospitals Nos. 394
(c) Ayurvedic
Hospital(Dispensary) Nos. 22
(d) Beds in Ayurvedic
hospitals Nos. -
(e) Unani
Nos. 02
Hospitals(Dispensary)
(f) Community health Nos. 08
centers
(g) Primary health centers Nos. 23
(h) Dispensaries
Nos. 1
(i) Sub Health Centers
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(IX) Education
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2.1 Existing Status of Industrial Areas in the District -Sonepat
Sonep
at
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6 Rai 353.28 353.28 6500 331 80 80 122
Industr
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Estate,
Sonep
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(Ph-II,
Sector
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1987-88 456 2225 3648
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3.3 DETAILS OF EXISTING MICRO & SMALL ENTERPRISES AND
ARTISAN UNITS IN THE DISTRICT
Kachori Making - - -
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3.4 List of Large & Medium Scale Industries / Public Sector undertakings
in District Sonepat & Near By Area :
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G.T. Road, Murthal, Distt. Sonepat
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34 M/s Kiran Overseas & Export Ltd., Finished Leather products
G.T. Road, Rasoi, Distt. Sonepat
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52 M/s Maco (P) Ltd., Crankpin
E-24, Indl. Area, Sonepat
District Sonepat is also not lagging behind in the field of export. At the time of formation of
district, there was negligible export whereas now, export worth of Rs. 1178.87 crore is made
by 69 industrial units existing in the district. The major countries are like USA, UK, France,
Germany, Italy, Canada, Australia, Saudi Arabia & Japan etc. to which items like Bi-cycles,
Basmati Rice, Sheet Glass, Medicine, Ready-made Garments, Leather & Shoes, Rubber
conveyor belts, Surgical blades, Polyester buttons, Auto arts, Hand tools, Utensils &
Electrical appliances etc. are exported.
On the Industrial front, Sonepat has made tremendous growth. At the time of formation of
district in 1972, there were just only 188 industrial units whereas now it has reached to the
figures of 3609. Besides it, 56 Large and Medium units also exist in the district. There is a
Remarkable growth in export of Rice, Stainless steel products, SS Utensils, paper products,
electrical goods & auto parts etc. in the district.
Rice, Stainless steel products, SS Utensils, paper products, electrical goods & auto parts etc.
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3.9 Service Enterprises-
Few units in the district are engaged in dying of fabrics, Electroplating, Glass designing,
coating job work, printing of label and stickers, wooden job work. Embroidery etc are
available in the District
There a ample scope and bright future of Printing, Photography, Tenting, Event management
,Clinical and pathological laboratory, dying of fabrics, Electroplating, Glass designing,
,printing of label and stickers, wooden job work. Embroidery etc.
There is a good potential of new MSMEs such as Biotech products e.g. biofuel, biofertilizer,
biopestisides, herbal extract for pharmaceutical and cosmetic use, readymade garments,
edible oils, perfumery , auto components, engineering products, wooden based industry ,
basic drug & pharmaceutical, ready to serve food stuff etc.
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4 Turnover of the Clusters 800 crore
Present status of the cluster: - The cluster has been approved by State of Hayana for cluster
Development and O/o DCMSME New Delhi has taken the Cluster Under MSE-CDP
Scheme. The DPR of the cluster has been prepared .Land For CFC yet to be allotted.
4.2.2 Name of the cluster- Printing and Packaging Cluster, Rai, Sonepat.
Rai ,Sonepat
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9 Thrust Area Non Availability of testing facilities.
2. Electricity
3. Availibility of Finance.
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6. STEPS TO SET UP MSMEs
Following are the brief description of different agencies for rendering assistance to the
entrepreneurs.
S.No Type of assistance Name and address of agencies
5. For raw materials under Govt. Supply NSIC, Delhi & Chandigarh
6. Plant and machinery under hire / purchase NSIC, Delhi & Chandigarh
basis.
KVIB, Sonepat
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