Patan

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Patan: A Snapshot Economy and Industry Profile Industrial Locations / Infrastructure Support Infrastructure Social Infrastructure Tourism Investment Opportunities Annexure
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Patan: A Snapshot
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Introduction : Patan
Map 1: District Map of Patan with talukas

Patan district is located in northern Gujarat The district headquarter - Patan was formerly known as Anahilvada Patan and was a thriving capital city of Gujarat for more than 600 years.

The district is spread across seven talukas, viz. Santalpur, Patan, Chanasma, Harij, Sami, Radhanpur and Sidhpur

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Focus Industrial Sectors : food processing, paper and pulp and cotton-based industry

The region is famous for Patola sarees. The Patan Patola is one of the finest hand woven textile materials produced the world over

Santalpur Radhanpur

Patan Harij Sami

Sidhpur

Chanasma

Key raw materials such as cotton, fennel, isabgul, cowpea are abundantly available in the district
Taluka District Headquarter

Fact File
Geographical Location Temperature Average Rainfall Rivers Area District Headquarter Talukas Population Population Density Sex Ratio Literacy Rate Languages Seismic Zone
71.31 to 72.20 East (Longitude) 23.55 to 24.41 North (Latitude) 45 Centigrade (Maximum) 7 Centigrade (Minimum) 600 mm Saraswati 5,667.55 sq. km Patan 7 11,82,709 persons (As per 2001 Census) 209 persons per sq. km 932 Females per 1000 Males 60.40% Gujarati, Hindi and English Zone IV

Source: Patan District Profile & Socio-economic Review 2006-07

Economy and Industry Profile

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Economy and Industry Profile

Economy of Patan is mainly agrarian Food processing, agriculture, and textiles are the major vocational and industrial activities in Patan Food processing has been the main sector for investment and employment in Patan district since the late 1980s The Food Processing Industry of Patan is well developed because of the proximity to agricultural districts such as Mehsana, Banaskantha etc With the recent surge in investments in the oil and gas sector, Patan is progressively shaping up into an attractive destination for investors Textile sector also contributes largely to the district economy. Patan Patola is one of the finest hand woven textile materials produced. Besides this, Mashru, a mixed fabric, woven with a combination of cotton and silk is also traditionally produced in Patan

Agriculture
Major food crops, oil seeds and fruits produced in the district include wheat, bajri,
Pulses

Fig. 1 Food and Non Food Crop Production ( MT) 2006-07

pulses, cereals, cotton, castor, rape, mustard, citrus fruits, ber, guava, pomegranate, papaya, etc Vegetable crops such as potato, brinjal, cabbage, cowpea, tomato, cauliflower and cluster bean are cultivated in the district 1,338,800 metric tonnes (MT) of cotton was produced in the district during 2005-06 Citrus fruits have the largest share (47%) in production among all the fruits produced in the district

42,100

Wheat

60,100 1,02,500

Cotton

20000

40000

60000

80000

100000

120000

Fig. 2 Fruits, Spices & Vegetable Crops Production 2006-07

Vege table s

45240

Fruits

12253

Oilseed

118800

20000

40000

60000

80000

100000

120000

140000

Production (M T)

Source: Department of Agriculture, Government of Gujarat, 2007

Small Scale Industries

There are 4,641 small scale industries in Patan district Vegetable & Vanaspati, paper & pulp industry and food & processing industries are some of the major industries operating in the small scale sector in the district Vegetables & Vanaspati sector has attracted
1269

Fig. 3 Sector-wise Investments (INR Lakhs) in SSI Units

221 700

Paper and Pulp Industry Food Processing Industries

Vegetable and Vanaspati

Fig.4 Taluka-wise SSI Units

investments to the tune of INR 1269 lakhs (USD 3 mn) highest among all the sectors (2006 -07) Patan taluka hosts maximum number of industrial units (1617) among all the talukas in the district
1324 Patan Sami Sidhpur Radhanpur Chanasma Santalpur Harij 314 268 1617 292 295

531

Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat, 2007

Small Scale Industry Clusters

Map 2: Small Scale Industry Clusters

Textiles Agricultural Equipments Salt Based Industries Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe ( PVC pipes)
Santalpur Patan Harij Chanasma Sidhpur

Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat, 2007

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Industry Investment Trends

Industrial sectors such as Chemicals, Vegetable Oils, and infrastructure projects saw investments worth INR 1,345 crore (USD 328 mn) during the period 1998 -2007 The infrastructure projects, an important sector in the district witnessed investments to the tune of INR 1320 crore (USD 314 mn) during 1998-2007 Other sectors such as petrochemicals, cement and Gypsum have also been growing at a steady pace During last over one decade - 19982007, the district has witnessed investments growing as high as 900% as compared to the previous decade (USD 30.9 mn during 1988-1997 and USD 328 mn during 1998-2007)
Chemicals and Fertilizers Vegetable Oils

Fig. 6 Major Industry Sectors (1988 1997): (Investments INR Crore)

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61
Vegetable Oil Paper and Pulp Food Processing Industries

Fig.7 Major Industry Sectors (1998 2007): (Investments INR Crore) 9 15

1320
Infrastructure Projects

Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat, 2007

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Investments in Pipeline
The Government of Gujarat has been playing a very active role in promoting the state as a potential investment destination through a series of Global Investors Summits (VGGIS), organised every two years A total of 18 MoUs aggregating INR 22,451 crore (USD 5.3 bn) of investments were signed for locations in Patan during VGGIS 2007 Out of 18 MoUs, 12 MoUs worth INR 9,861 crore (USD 2 bn) were signed for investments in oil & gas and agro & food processing sectors during the VGGIS 2007 The investment is proposed to create new employment opportunities for 36,631 persons Sectors such as oil and gas, agro and food processing, tourism and civil aviation have attracted major investments in the district
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat, 2007

Fig. 8 VGGIS 2007 Investments (INR Crore)

5,000 6,395

5,000

3,466 OIL AND GAS AGRO AND FOOD PROCESSING TOURISM CIVIL AVIATION

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Economy Drivers
The economy is mainly driven by agriculture and agro-based products Close proximity to the agro-food and biotech clusters of Ahmedabad has opened up new avenues for the food processing industries, research centres and educational institutes Small scale industry sectors such as cotton based textiles, food processing, paper & pulp industry and vegetable oils mills are the supporting pillars of the district economy Growth of infrastructure projects in the district has added more jobs and increased opportunities for the masses Patan is known for Patola sarees and offers scope for investments in textile sector

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Industrial Locations / Infrastructures

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Airport, Power & Gas Supply Network

Air

The nearest airport Ahmedabad is located at a distance of 125 km from Patan

Power

Patan district enjoys uninterrupted 24 hr power supply due to the presence of many Power Sub Stations The 220 KV power stations at Radhanpur, Janghral and Sankhari supply power throughout the district Patan and Sidhpur talukas have 132 KV substations
Map 5: Patan Power Network Map

Gas

Route identification for laying gas pipeline has been completed The gas grid will pass through Sidhpur taluka
Source: Gujarat State Electricity Board, Government of Gujarat, 2007

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Industrial Estates
Table 1: GIDC Estates in Patan district Map 3: GIDC Industrial Estates

Industrial Estates
Patan Balisana Lanva Siddhpur Chanasama

Area (hectares)
6 6 22.81 47.72 19.06
Balisana Patan Chanasama Lanva

Source: Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation, 2007

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Support Infrastructure
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Road & Rail Connectivity

Road Map 4: Patan Road & Rail Network

Road: National Highway 14, 15 and State Highway 7, 8 and 10 run through the district connecting it with major cities of the state and the rest of India.

It

is

well

connected

with

Ahmedabad

(125

km),

Banaskantha (58 km) and Kutch (318 km)

Table 2: Distance from major Districts in Gujarat
Major Locations Valsad Rajkot Mehsana Surat Vadodara Jamnagar Ankleshwar Distance (km) from Patan 456 255 119 148 238 245 325

Table 3: Distance from major Indian Cities

Major Indian Cities Kolkata Chennai Hyderabad Distance (km)* 1939 1725 1178 860 661

Rail

Delhi Mumbai

Western railways connect Patan with major cities in India such as Delhi and Mumbai via Ahmedabad

*All distances measured from Patan (taluka)

Source: Patan District Profile booklet, 2007

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Water Supply
Water

Water supply for industrial purposes in the district can be obtained from three main sources, viz Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board (GWSSB), an Irrigation Canal and Sardar Sarovar Project. Sardar Sarovar Project The project envisages supply of water for drinking purposes, irrigation and industrial use Sardar Sarovar Project water for industrial supply is made available through branch canals 5 branch canals that supply water to Patan district are listed in Table 4
Table 4: Sardar Sarovar Branch Canal network Branch canal Bolera Rajpura Amrapura Kutch Radhanpur Length (Km) 25 42 55 360 24 District Mehsana,Patan Patan,Banaskantha Patan Banaskantha, Patan, Kutch Patan, Banaskantha Starting point Khorsam Malsud Vansa Salimgarh Changa End point Mujpur Nani Chandur Wahedpura Modukuwa Memdavad

Narmada Main Canal is proposed to be operational in Sami, Harij and Chanasma talukas

Source: Sardar Saqrovar Narmada Nigam Ltd, 2007

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Social Infrastructure
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Education
Patan is the headquarter for a northern Gujarat University Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University. The university offers MBA and MCA courses The district houses some of the renowned technical and law colleges The district also has the provision for distance learning programs and correspondence courses offered by various Study Centers under Open University Scheme of Indian universities. These programs such as MA, MSc, MBA, MCA, etc. Law Colleges in Patan such as Sheth M. N. Law College offer law education including civil , criminal, business and forensic law etc. The Government Engineering College and K.D. Polytechnic College at Patan offers courses in computer science, electronics & courses
Table 5: Educational Institutions in Patan Educational Institutes Primary Schools Secondary Schools 171 Higher sec schools ITIs Polytechnic Pharmacy College MCA College Engineering College Management College Others * 8 1 1 1 1 1 15 Total 786

communications and mechanical engineering with intake capacity of 180 people per annum.

* Arts, Commerce, Science,B.Ed & Law Colleges Source: Patan District Profile, 2007

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Healthcare
Patan has 32 primary health centres, centres and 4 child care centres Sonam Hospital and Urology Centre in Sidhpur, City Hospital & Gastroenterology Research Centre and Sewa International Hospital are some of the famous healthcare centres in the district There are 36 hospitals spread across the district specialising in pediatrics, cardiology, obstetrics, gynecology and nephrology
Sewa International Government Hospital

115 primary health sub

Source: Patan District Profile Booklet: 2006-07

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Tourism
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Tourism
Patan has various tourist attractions. The Queen's Step well or Rani Ki Vav is one of the most magnificent step wells of Gujarat built during 11-12th century. A stepped corridor compartmented at regular intervals with pillared multi-storeyed pavilions is a unique feature. Sculptures of deities and other images adorn the walls flanking the staircase. Nearly four hundred niches on the walls display images. The Sahastralinga Talav or tank of a thousand Shiva shrines is an exotic piece of art The district has more than hundred Jain temples, among which the one dedicated to Panchasara Parasvanath is the largest and has intricate stone carvings and white marble floors that characterise Jain architecture Patan is famous for Patola sarees. A single Patola sari generally takes 4 6 months to complete and involves a laborious process of dyeing the threads according to a pre-planned design and then weaving it. Today only two Savli families in Patan taluka practise this dextrous craft
Source: Gujarat India Guide

Rani Ki Vav

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Investment Opportunities
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Investment Opportunities
Agriculture
Vegetable oil mills Opportunities for setting up of agriculture implement (tractor, trolley, cultivator , thresher and plough) manufacturing units

Cotton
Cotton oil (Kapas) Cotton ginning Spinning and surgical cotton

Textile
Modern spinning Manufacture of fabrics Modern energy efficient textile processing Technical textiles Manufacture of patolas

* Detailed Sector/ Project profiles for investment opportunities available at www.indextb.com

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Annexure I
Maps
Map 1: District Map of Patan with Talukas Map 2:Small Scale Industry Clusters Map 3: GIDC Industrial Estates Map 4: Patan Road & Rail Network Map 5: Patan Power Network Map

Figures
Figure 1 : Food and Non- Food Crop Production 2005-06 Figure 2 : Fruits, Spices, & Vegetable Crops production 2006 - 07 Figure 3 :Sector-wise investments (INR Lakhs) in SSI Units Figure 4 : Taluka-wise SSI units Figure 5 : Decadal Investments Figure 6 : Major Industry Sectors (1988 1997):(Investments INR Crore) Figure 7 : Major Industry Sectors (1998 2007):(Investments INR Crore) Figure 8 : VGGIS 2007 Investments (INR Crore)

Tables
Table 1 : GIDC Estates in Patan District Table 2 : Distance from Major Districts in Gujarat Table 3: Distance from Major Indian Cities Table 4 : Sardar Sarovar Branch Canal Network Table 5 : Education Institutions in Patan

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Annexure II : Abbreviations
IEM : Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum MoU : Memorandum of Understanding SSI : Small Scale Industries MSI : Medium Scale Industries LSI : Large Scale Industries VGGIS : Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit GSECL : Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd SEZ : Special Economic Zone MT: Metric Tonnes LNG : Liquefied Natural Gas GIDC : Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation GWSSB : Gujarat Water Supply Sewerage Board

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