1. Jamnagar

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Jamnagar: A Snapshot
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Jamnagar: A Snapshot
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Introduction: Jamnagar
§ Jamnagar is located in Saurashtra region of western
Gujarat
§ The district has 10 talukas, of which the major ones are
Jamnagar ( District Headquarter), Jodiya, Okha, and
Khambhaliya
§ The district is famous for its brass products,
(bandhani) tie-dyed fabric, and handicrafts
§ World’s largest grass root refinery of Reliance
Petrochemicals is located in Jamnagar
§ India’s first Marine National Park and the famous
Dwarkadish temple built in 16th century is located in
Jamnagar
§ Focus industry sectors include Brass Parts, Petroleum
and Petrochemicals, Salt, Port related business
Source: Jamnagar district profile booklet 2007
Map 1: District Map of Jamnagar with Talukas
District Headquarter
Talukas
Jodiya
Dhrol
Jamnagar
Kalavad
Lalpur
Jam
Jodhpur
Bhanvad
Kalyanpur
Khambhaliya
Okha

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Fact File
Gujarati, Hindi, and EnglishLanguages
Zone IVSeismic Zone
49.70%Literacy Rate
949 Females per 1000 MalesSex Ratio
111 Persons per sq. kmPopulation Density
1.91 Million (As per Census 2001)Population
10Talukas
Jamnagar cityDistrict Headquarter
14,125 sq. kmArea
554 mmAverage Rainfall
10º Centigrade (Minimum)
42º Centigrade (Maximum)
Temperature
21.42º to 22.57º North (Latitude)
68.57º to 70.37º East (Longitude)
Geographical Location
Source: Jamnagar District Profile Booklet 2007

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Economy and Industry Profile
§ Jamnagar district caters to over 70% of the country’s requirement for brass parts supply. There are over
4,500 units involved in production of brass parts and Jamnagar district is the major supplier to the electric
and electronics factories located in Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai
§ Around INR 300 crore (USD 71 million) worth of brass parts are produced by industries in Jamnagar, of
which 90% is marketed within the country and 10% is exported
§ Jamnagar is one of the principle inventers for production of tie-dyed fabric (Bandhani) in the State, yearly
production accounting being around INR 250 crore (USD 60 million)
§ Other major industry sectors of the district include engineering & machinery , plastics and oil mills
§ Petroleum refineries of industry leaders such as Reliance Industries and Essar oil, Gujarat State Fertilisers
Corporation (GSFC), chemical fertilizer complex and a chemical plant of Tata Chemicals is based in the
district
§ Huge reserves of bauxite are found in the district. Hence, mineral based calcite, bauxite, amery and
abrasives industries are well developed in Jamnagar
§ With a coastline of approximately 350 kms in Jamnagar, there are over 17 salt work units in the district and
salt is exported to countries like China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Japan, and Nepal
Source: Jamnagar District Booklet 2007

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Agriculture
§ In 2006-07, Jamnagar produced 36,119 Metric Tonnes
(MT) of fruits, 1.42 lakh MT of vegetables, and 69,303
MT of spices
§ Major fruits of the district are papaya, mango, chiku
and coconut
§ Papaya contributes over 72% to total fruit production
in the district
§ Onion, tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower and cluster
beans are the main vegetables grown in the district
§ Jamnagar is the third largest producer of garlic with
production of 52,920 MT contributing 24% to total
production in Gujarat state
§ The district is the third largest producer of
groundnut in the State contributing 15% to total
production
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Fig. 1 : Food Crop Production 2006 - 07
Fig. 2 : Food and Non-Food Crop Production 2006 - 07
2nd largest producer of Oilseeds in Gujarat
3rd largest producer of Garlic in Gujarat
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Minerals
§ The major minerals found in the district are bauxite,
calcite, limestone, and chalk
§ Other minerals available in the district include sand, black
trap, gypsum and bentonite
§ Jamnagar is the largest producer of bauxite in the State
contributing 96% to the total production and has the
second highest reserves in the State with 30% share
§ Mineral based industries in Jamnagar
• Agate Industry
• Abrasive Units
• Bauxite Calcinations Plane
• Fire Bricks Unit
• Glazed Tiles Factory
Source: Jamnagar District Booklet 2007, Gujarat Mining Potential Report, CII, 2003
Jamnagar
96%
State 4%
Jamnagar Others
Fig. 3 : Bauxite Production in Gujarat

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Major Industries
§ Jamnagar district has around 34 medium and large scale industrial units involved in production of solvents,
edible oils, cement, yarn, agriculture equipments, soda ash, salt, and fertilizers
§ Medium and large scale industries generate over 7,000 employment opportunities in the district
§ Out of total Middle and Large scale units, 17 are concentrated in Jamnagar city while rest are spread
across Sikka, Okha, Jam Khambhaliya, Jodiya, Lalpur, and Kalyanpur talukas of the district
§ Some of the major medium and large scale players in Jamnagar district is shown in Table 1
Brass partsJamnagarNova International
BauxiteJamnagarAshapura Minechem Ltd.
FertilisersSikkaGujarat State Fertilisers Co. Ltd.
PetrochemicalsJamnagarReliance Industries Ltd.
PetrochemicalsJam KhambhaliyaEssar Oil Ltd.
CementSikkaDigvijay Cement Co. Ltd.
Refractory, Calcite, BauxiteJam KhambhaliyaNatraj Ceramics & Chemcial Industries
Pvt. Ltd.
Salt and other chemicalsJam KhambhaliyaBellarpur Industries Ltd.
Machine ToolsJamnagarNew Bharat Engineering Works
Soda ash, Caustic soda & other chemicalsMithapurTata Chemicals Ltd.
ProductionTalukaName of Company
Table 1: Medium and Large Scale Players in Jamnagar*
Source: Jamnagar District Profile Booklet ,2007 *Indicative List

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Major Industries
Nova International
Ashapura Minechem Ltd.
Digvijay Cement Co. Ltd.
Gujarat State Fertilizer
Chemicals
Reliance Industries Ltd.
Essar Oil Ltd.
Tata Chemicals Ltd.
Map 2 : Major Industry Players in Jamnagar District*
Jodiya
Dhrol
Jamnagar
Kalavad
Lalpur
Jam
Jodhpur
Bhanvad
Kalyanpur
Khambhaliya
Okha
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§ There are over 12,700 small scale industries operating in Jamnagar. Some of the main industries
under SSI in Jamnagar are metal industries, food products, rubber, and plastic products
§ Maximum number of SSI units located in the district are related to metal products followed by
repairing and services industry (2,616 units)
§ Most of the small scale industries are located in Jamnagar city followed by Jamjodhpur, Dhrol,
Kalavad, and Okhamandal talukas
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Metal products
Repairing services
Textiles
Basic Metal industries
Food products
Machinery and parts
Wood products
Rubber and Plastic
products
Non metallic mineral
products
Others
SSI
Contribution Other
SSI
Small Scale Industries (SSI)
Figure 4 & 5: Contribution of Sectors in SSI Units
3%1%
5%
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9%
9%
10%
54%
Transport equipments
Chemicals
Misc. Manufacturing
Industries
Tobacco and Beverages
Paper products
Electrical machinery
Leather products
Other industries
Source: Jamnagar district profile booklet
2007

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Industry and Investment Trends
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Decades
1988 - 1997 1998 - 2007
Fig. 6: Decadal Investment Trends (1988-07)
§ As per the Industrial Entrepreneur Memoranda
(IEMs) filed, the total investments during 1988-97
was INR 36,358 crore (USD 8,867.80 million),
which increased to INR 53,469 crore (USD
13,041.22 million) between 1998 -2007
§ Sectors that have witnessed maximum investments
during 1998-07 includes, petrochemical &
refinery, fuels and infrastructure projects, while
the major investment during 1988-97 was
contributed by industries such as petrochemicals &
refinery, fertilizers and textiles
§ Total number of units has increased from 97 (in
1988–97) to 114 new units (in 1998-07) is
metallurgical industries
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat,2007

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Investment Trends: 1988-97
§ During 1988-97, petrochemical and refinery
sector attracted maximum investments to the
tune of INR 21,962 crore (USD 5,356.58 million)
contributing 60% to the total investments in the
decade, and creating 5,059 employment
opportunities
§ Highest employment was generated by
chemicals sector creating 30,339 jobs
contributing 64% to the total jobs created
§ Fertilisers experienced high value investments
with one project witnessing an investment of INR
5,916 crore (USD 142.92 million)
§ Petrochemical & refinery, fertilizers, textiles,
chemicals and plastic industries constituted 84%
of total investments in this decade
Fig. 7: Major Investments & Employment during 1988-97
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat,2007
Highest
Investment
Highest
Employment
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Investments Employment
§ During 1998-2007, petrochemical & refinery
sector attracted highest investment worth
INR 21,637 crore (USD 5,277.31 million)
contributing 40% to total investments in the
decade
§ Fuels sector showed tremendous growth by
attracting next highest investment of INR
16,179 crore (USD 3,946.09 million)
contributing 30% to total investments
§ Highest employment was generated by
chemicals sector creating 13,510 jobs with a
share of 37% in total employment
§ Infrastructure projects emerged as a new
sector attracting investments of INR 6,248
crore (USD 1,523.90 million) and generating
9,077 employment opportunities
Investment Trends : 1998-07
Fig. 8: Major Investments & Employment during 1998-07
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat, 2007
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Investments in Pipeline
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Years
MoUssigned
Fig. 9: Number of MoUs Signed (VGGIS 05 and 07)
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Port Special Economic Zone Power Agro & Food Infrastructure
Fig. 10: Sector wise MoUs (VGGIS 05 and 07) signed
§ 14 MoUs amounting to INR 56,130 crore (USD
13,690.24 million) of investments were signed for
projects in Jamnagar during Vibrant Gujarat Global
Investors Summit (VGGIS) in year 2003, 2005 and 2007
§ Sectors such as ports, petroleum, agro & food, and
infrastructure invited maximum investments
§ Highest proposed investment worth INR 45,550 crore
(USD 11,109.76 million) was attracted by the
infrastructure sector in Special Economic Zone by
major players such as, Reliance and Essar Oil for
establishment of petroleum refinery and power plant in
VGGIS 2007
§ Highest number of MoUs were signed in Ports sector
with total 8 MoUs attracting total investments of INR
3,836 crore (USD 935.60 million)
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat, 2007

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Economy Drivers
§ Jamnagar district enjoys monopoly in manufacturing of Brass parts and its products in the State. The
industry is one of the major revenue and employment generating industries in the district
§ 96% of bauxite production of Gujarat takes place in the district has promoted several mineral based
industries in the Jamnagar
§ Bedi port in Jamnagar is an ideal location for handling agriculture produce. The proximity to giant
refineries and petrochemical complexes of major players can offer significant business volumes to the
district
§ Proposed SEZs of Industrial giants such as, Reliance and Essar and presence of large number of
industrial estates are accelerating the industrial growth of the district in terms of investment and
employment. The district has the potential to evolve as a huge oil, gas, and petrochemical cluster
§ Salt industry in the district is well developed with around 17 salt work units operational in the district.
The proximity to Sikka and Bedi ports alongwith proposed upgradation of Bedi-Rozi port shall boost the
exports of salt from the district

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Industrial Locations/Infrastructure
ESSAR Jamnagar SEZ
Reliance SEZ
Special Economic Zone
2 Special Economic Zones
Jamnagar – 3 (Expansion area)
Jamnagar – 1
Jamnagar - 2
Jamnagar - 1
Arambhada
Jam-Khambhaliya
Bhanvad
Dhrol (RIDC)
Bhatia (RIDC)
Industrial Estates
9 GIDC Industrial Estates
Jamnagar

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Special Economic Zones
Formal
Multi-product
1,125
JamnagarESSAR Jamnagar SEZ
Notified
Multi-product
4,494
JamnagarReliance SEZ
StatusSector & Area (Hectares)LocationName
Table 2: SEZs in Jamnagar
Map 4: SEZs in Jamnagar
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat, 2007
• Jamnagar Reliance SEZ
Essar Jamnagar SEZ

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Industrial Estates
136.12JAMNAGAR II
22.20Arambhadu
3.32Bhanvad
Jamnagar I
Jam Khambhalia
Dhrol
Bhatia
Industrial Estate
53.48
1.00
1.00
7.97
Area in Hectare
Source: Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation, Government of Gujarat, 2007
Table 3 : Industrial Estates in Jamnagar Map 5 : Location of Industrial Estates in Jamnagar

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Road and Rail Connectivity
Road
§ National Highway (NH) 8 Ext. passes through the
district, which is connected to Somnath – Porbandar
– Dwarka
§ The district is well connected by road to Ahmedabad
( 313 km), Gandhinagar (337 km), Vadodara (382
km), Vapi (638 km), Palanpur (459 km), Rajkot (88
km), Mehsana (387 km) and Bhavnagar (266 km)
Map 6 : Jamnagar Road and Rail Network
Source: Jamnagar district profile booklet 2007
1890.68Chennai
2174.13Kolkata
1343.73Hyderabad
826.92Mumbai
1125.90Delhi
Distance (in km)Locations
Table4: Distance of Jamnagar
from Major Indian Cities
§ Jamnagar is well connected by rail to other districts
of the state such as, Rajkot, Surat, Porbandar,
Ahmedabad, and Vadodara
§ The district is also well linked to major Indian cities
like Mumbai, Delhi, Varanasi, Uttaranchal, and
Jamnagar
§ Hapa Junction is a convenient railhead on broad
gauge terminus connecting to Okha & Porbandar
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Airports and Ports
Source: Jamnagar district profile booklet 2007
Air
§ There is one domestic airport in Jamnagar located at a
distance of 10 km from the city, connecting the district
to Mumbai and Bhuj (Gujarat)
§ There is a 355 km long coastline in the district with 9 ports. Bedi, Okha and Sikka are intermediate
ports while Salaya, Jodiya, Pidara, Bet(Dwarka), are minor ports
§ Bedi port is connected by broad gauge railway lines with the rest of India. The nearest railway station
is Jamnagar, 7 kms away from Bedi port. A railway siding is available at 2 kms from the port. It is
connected to National Highway from Rajkot
§ Sikka is an all-weather direct berthing port which is by rail and road connected to Jamnagar. State
Highway 92 passes through the port connecting it to Jamnagar
§ Okha port is connected by State Highways 6A ad 6B to Jamnagar/Porbandar
§ Nearest airport is Jamnagar, which is 175 km away from port
Port
Bhuj
Mumbai
Map 7: Air Connectivity of Jamnagar

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Power and Water Supply
Source: Gujarat State Electricity Board, Government of Gujarat, Jamnagar district profile booklet 2007

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Power Supply Network
Source: Gujarat State Electricity Board, Government of Gujarat, Jamnagar district profile booklet 2007
Power Map 8: Jamnagar Power Supply
§ In Jamnagar district, under steam power project, a
power stations has been set up at Sikka and another
one is proposed
§ Presence of windmills is also witnessed in the district
at Navarda
§ For industrial purpose, there are 10,177 electrical
connections with total load of 62,799 Horse Power
(H.P.)
§ There are two substations of 220 K.V., five
substations of 132 K.V. each and twenty six
substations of 66 K.V. each spread across various
talukas of Jamnagar
Water
§ Water supply for industrial purposes in the district can be obtained
from sources like, Gujarat Water Supply and Sewerage Board
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Gas
Source: Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation, 2007
Gas Supply
§ The proposed length of the gas grid in the district is 208.76 km. It will cover 6 sections : Jamnagar – Okha,
Digvijay spurline, GFC spurline, GSFC spurline, Jamnagar city and Essar spurline (Mota Lakhiya – Essar Oil
Limited)
Map 9: Jamnagar Gas Network
Proposed Pipeline
Under Construction

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Source: Jamnagar district profile booklet 2007
§ There is a 355 km long coastline in the district with 9 ports. Bedi, Okha and Sikka are intermediate
ports while Salaya, Jodiya, Pindhara, Bet(Dwarka), are minor ports
§ Bedi port is connected by broad gauge railway lines with the rest of India. The nearest railway station
is Jamnagar, 7 kms away from Bedi port. A railway siding is available at 2 kms from the port. It is
connected to National Highway from Rajkot
§ Sikka is an all-weather direct berthing port which is by rail and road connected to Jamnagar. State
Highway 92 passes through the port connecting it to Jamnagar
§ Okha port is connected by State Highways 6A ad 6B to Jamnagar/Porbandar
§ Nearest airport is Jamnagar, which is 17 km away from port
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Bedi Port
Source: Gujarat Maritime Board, Government of Gujarat
Bedi
Gujarat
§ Bedi is an all-weather tidal lighterage port located on the southern coast of the Gulf
of Kutch
§ The nearest broad gauge railway station is Jamnagar, which is 7 km from Bedi port.
A railway siding is available at 2 km from the port. It is also connected to the
National Highway from Rajkot. The broad gauge line is to be extended up to Rozi
Pier site
§ Being an all-weather port, Bedi serves central Saurashtra, north-east Gujarat,
south-west Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
§ The main cargo handled at Bedi port is fertilizers, bauxite, dates, vegetable oils, oil
cakes, salt, groundnut seeds, guar gum, oil, and various extractions
§ In order to cope with the increasing traffic and to improve traffic handling
operations, the State Government has plans to create port facilities near Rozi Pier
of Bedi port
§ The State Government has nominated Bedi Rozi site to be developed through
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Sikka Port: Sub-port of Bedi Group of Ports
Source: Gujarat Maritime Board, Government of Gujarat
Sikka
Gujarat
§ Sikka port is an all-weather direct berthing port on the northern side of Saurashtra
peninsula in the Gulf of Kutch
§ Sikka port is connected to Jamnagar by Rail & Road
§ The main cargo handled by Sikka port includes phosperic acid, liquid ammonia,
coal, machinery, crude oil, propylene, POL, clinker, cement, and salt
§ Gujarat State Fertilizers Corporation, Shree Digvijay Company Ltd. and M/s.
Reliance Ports and Terminals Ltd. have constructed captive jetties at Sikka port
for import and export of their products
§ Reliance Petroleum has constructed an Oil Refinery with a capacity of 27 million
tones per annum at Sikka The company has planned to expand the refinery
capacity. They have constructed Ro-Ro and Lo-Lo jetties for handling various
project cargo, created facilities for import of Crude oil through pipelines and
constructed tanker berths for direct berthing of vessels for their captive use at
Sikka
§ Bharat Oman Refinery Ltd. is setting up a SPM at Sikka and intends laying a
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Okha Port
Source: Gujarat Maritime Board, Government of Gujarat
Okha
Gujarat
§ Okha is an all weather port with direct berthing facilities located on the
northwest coast of Saurashtra Peninsula at the mouth of Gulf of Kutch
§ It is connected to Jamnagar / Porbandar by road. Nearest airport is Jamnagar
which is 180 km away. The port is connected to rest of India by broad gauge
railway system
§ The main cargo handled at Okha port includes Mineral oil, coal, wheat,
sulphur, coke, fertilizer, bauxite, chemicals, salt, soda ash and clinker
§ The industrial presence at Okha port include companies such as, Tata
Chemicals and Petroleum Infrastructure Ltd.
§ M/s Wimco Petrogas Ltd. is planning to construct a jetty at Okha port to handle
petroleum products

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Proposed Infrastructure Projects
Port Projects
§ Development of Bedi port for direct berthing is planned under a centrally
sponsored scheme for minor port under ‘National Maritime
Development Programme’
§ Government of India has proposed development of Okha port as a
minor fishery harbour under a centrally sponsored scheme
Tourism Projects
§ The State Government has proposed to set up motels and cottages on
the coastal belt of Porbandar and Jamnagar. The plan is to have six
motels along the beach with a 30-room capacity each
§ Government of Gujarat plans to develop the coastal corridor from
Jamnagar to Okha as an integrated tourist destination
Source: Gujarat Maritime Board, Gujarat Tourism

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Proposed Infrastructure Projects
Road Projects
§ Gujarat State Road Development Corporation has proposed to
construct 127 km four lane Rajkot – Jamnagar – Vadinar road under
Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) structure
Rail Projects
§ The Gujarat Maritime Board has proposed to connect new Bedi port to
Rozi port site by rail which is at a distance of 15 km
Source: Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujartat

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Education
Table 5: Educational Institutions in Jamnagar
1Engineering Colleges
TotalEducational Institutes
1Management Colleges
1University
2Polytechnic
8ITIs
1Medical Colleges
16Others*
45Higher Secondary Schools
156Secondary Schools
1316Primary Schools
* Arts, Commerce, Science,B.Ed & Law Colleges
§ Jamnagar is home to the country’s only Ayurvedic
University offering post graduate and diploma
courses in Ayurvedic medicines and pharmaceutical
science, yoga and naturopathy
§ There is one medical college as well as dental,
physiotherapy and ayurvedic colleges in the district
§ The Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) in Jamnagar
impart training in various areas such as, cutting &
sewing, welding, repairing, fabrication, armature and
motor rewinding, hair & skin care, electronic system
maintenance among various others
§ There is a Fisheries Aquatic Science Research
Station at Sikka that conducts research in Pearl
culture
Source: Jamnagar district profile booklet 2006-07, Directorate of Employment & Training, Health & Welfare department

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Health
§ The district has 36 primary healthcare centers and 11
community healthcare centers
§ Apollo Group of Hospitals has its telemedicine center linked
at a hospital in Jamnagar
§ The Ayurvedic University in the district hosts a renowned
Ayurvedic center equipped with state -of -the -art -techniques
and provide a whole range of Ayurvedic treatments
§ The specialty hospitals in the district include Patel Surgical
Hospital, Reparalia Neuro Hospital, Dangar Ortho Hospital
and various Eye Hospitals
Source: Jamnagar district profile booklet 2006-07

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Tourism
§ Lakhota Lake – Located in the center of town with parks and
gardens, the lake additionally houses a small zoo around. In
the middle is a fort-like structure called Lakhota Tower,
connected to the bank by two causeways
§ Lakhota Museum – It has a collection of 18th century artifacts
and a few some specimens from medieval monuments. A
photograph collection highlighting major monuments of
Jamnagar and coins from various eras are also on display in
the museum
§ Khijada Mandir – It is the founding temple of Pranami sect in
Gujarat, Rooted in Hinduism, it however, propounds the unity
of all religions. The temple was built around 400 years old
sacred trees and depicts the scenes from the life of Lord
Krishna
§ Ratan Bai Mosque – The mosque is in the center of town with
its two towering green and white minarets. It has its own
rainwater harvesting system, which provides water to the tank
used for the ritual washing before namaz Source: India Guide Gujarat, 2007
Lakhota Lake
Lakhota Museum

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Tourism
Source: India Guide Gujarat, 2007
• Beaches – Balachadi is the most popular beach of the district
with many visitors especially during full moon days. The beach
of Pirotan island, about 12 nautical miles from Bedi port is
clean and tide dependant. There is normally a huge flock of
birds on this beach
• Marine National Park – It is India’s first Marine National Park
established in 1982. The marine sanctuary area has various
species of hard & soft corals, prawns, sponges, crabs, turtles,
water birds & brown, green & red algae
• Dwarkadhish Temple – A 16th century five-storey high temple
of Lord Krishna, built on 72 pillars is situated in the middle of
the town
• Khijadia Birds Sanctuary and Gaga Wild Life Sanctuary
are other tourist attractions in the district
Beach on Pirotan Island
Dwarkadhish Temple

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Investment Opportunities
Agriculture
§ Agriculture impediments
§ Cattle feed
§ Ginning and pressing
§ Oil mills
Mineral based
§ Alumina and alumina related chemicals
§ Cement
§ Emery powder
§ Hydrated lime
Marine based
§ Fish processing units
§ Cold storage
§ Salt up gradation and iodized Salt
§ Protein tablets
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Investment Opportunities
Petrochemicals
§ Building materials
§ Petrochemical downstream projects
Engineering
§ Lathe machines
§ Automobile parts
§ Drills
§ Machine tools and parts
* Detailed Sector/ Project Profiles for investment opportunities available at www.indextb.com

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Annexure I
Map 9: Jamnagar Gas Network
Map 2: Bauxite Production in Gujarat
Map 3: Major Industry Players in Jamnagar
Map 8: Jamnagar Power Supply
Map 7: Air Connectivity of Jamnagar
Map 6: Jamnagar Road and Rail Network
Map 5: Location of Industrial Estates in
Jamnagar
Map 4: SEZs in Jamnagar
Map : District Map of Jamnagar with Talukas
Maps
Figure 5: Decadal Investment Trends
Figure 8: No. Of MoUs Signed
Figure 9: Sectorwise MoUs Signed
Figure 7: Major Investments and Employment
during 1998-2007
Figure 6: Major Investments and Employment
during 1988-1997
Figure 3 & 4: Contribution of Sectors in SSI
Units
Figure 2: Food and Non- Food Crop
Production 2005-06
Figure 1: Food Crop Production 2006 – 07
Figures
Table 2: SEZs in Jamnagar
Table 4: Distance of Jamnagar from Major
Indian Cities
Table 5: Educational Institutions in Jamnagar
Table 3: Industrial Estates in Jamnagar
Table 1: Medium & Large Scale Players in
Jamnagar
Tables

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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
SEZ : Special Economic Zone
GIDC : Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation
GIDB : Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board
GSPC : Gujarat State Petrochemical Corporation
GSPL : Gujarat State Petronet Ltd.
GEB : Gujarat Electricity Board
GWSSB : Gujarat Water Supply Sewerage Board
GSRTC : Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation
ITI : Industrial Training Institute