Gujarat

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Industries in Gujarat can basically be classified into the following groups: Agriculture Automotive Chemicals Chemicals & Petroleum 4.6 2.4 Computers 9.5 Food Processing Machinery Metallurgical Industries Petrochemicals 7.4 Textile & Garments Paper Engineering 7.5 59.3 Mineral based Mineral Based Tourism 9.3 Others Food Metallurgy

Agro Industry  Agro industry is the industry which occupies the occupation of 65-70% residents of Gujarat.  The Agro industries affect the economy of the state of Gujarat greatly.  Agro industry includes high-tech agriculture

MINERALS Large number of mineral processing units are engaged in the export of processed kaolin, barites, etc. The important minerals of the state are Bauxite, Manganese ore, Limestone and Lignite

It all started in December 1946 with a group of farmers keen to free themselves from intermediaries, gain access to markets and thereby ensure maximum returns for their efforts. Gradually, this lead to the formation of the AMUL factory at Anand

Currently , AMUL is India's largest food products marketing organization. It is a state level apex body of milk cooperatives in Gujarat which aims to provide remunerative returns to the farmers and also serve the interest of consumers by providing quality products which are good value for money.

Gujarat, the ‘Jewel of the West,’ is a tourist destination that offers something for every visitor.

A journey through Gujarat unfolds a religious, cultural and historical panorama. The state with the longest coast line (1290km) in the country is renowned for its beaches, holy temples, historic capitals replete with immense architectural assets, wildlife sanctuaries and hill resorts.

Reasons for the large scale development of tourism industry in Gujarat are :

1) The state has many holy places & pilgrimage centres like Somnath, Dwarkadheesh temple, Akshardham temple, Ambajee,Girnar,Palitana etc. 2) Presence of sanctuaries like Gir-the home of Asiatic lions & the great Rann of Kachch the home of wild asses. 3) Development of beaches at Mandvi,Chorwad,Ahmedpur etc.

Chemical Industry occupies an important place in the state’s economy. The Chemical Industry produces a wide spectrum of products, which include Pharmaceuticals, Dyes, Man-made Fibers, Plastics, Pesticides, Fertilizers, Cosmetics and Toiletries Paint & Auxiliary Chemicals

Biotechnology in Gujarat The government of Gujarat has set up an office - State Biotechnology mission - to facilitate the development of biotechnology in the state Gujarat is well known for its well-developed industrial scenario and infrastructure. The political and economic stability of the state, well defined industrial policy, together with some well-known research institutions, a vibrant and responsive corporate sector make it a very suitable location and destination for biotechnology related investments in the state.

Textiles is an important industrial sector in the state and contributes 14% of the textiles production of India. It is also one of the thrust areas and in this connection garment and apparel parks are being developed at Surat, Ahmedabad and other locations. The leading industrial players in textile industry in Gujarat are Arvind Mills, Ashima Group, Welspun Group, Raymond's, Reliance Industries, Alok Industries, Mafatlal Industries, Garden Silk Mills etc.

Gujarat state is known as the hub of pharmaceuticals industry of India. The state’s pharmaceuticals industry contributes substantially to the production, domestic consumption and export basket of India’s drug sector. The sector in the state has many advantages such as an established Chemicals Industry base and infrastructure in the form of pharmaceutical clusters. The major players in pharmaceutical industry are Zydus Cadila, Wyeth, Sanofi Aventis, Abbot, Alembic, Torrent, Sun Pharma, Intas etc

Thus, we would like to conclude saying that due to all these reasons, Gujarat can rightly be called a developed state & can be proclaimed an industrial giant.