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22nd Issue

Wardha- Maharashtra’s untapped potential

Government of Maharashtra - MIDC Business Newsletter

Knowledge Partner

February, 2012 2

Dear Readers,

Maharashtra has entered into an exciting era of accelerated industrial growth

and consistent socio-economic development. It has indeed created a

benchmark for the rest of the country. There is tremendous competition to

attract high quality investments within states. However, Maharashtra has an

advantage of good infrastructure as well as manpower, thus making it

encouraging for investors across the world to invest here.

One of the most important feature for any successful investment destination

is to have good access to natural resources. Maharashtra is blessed with a

wide range of resources which has been fueling its economy. The area under

forests is about 46,865 sq. kms which is 15.23% of the total geographical

area. The various materials (viz. timber, fire wood, bamboo, Tendu leaves,

Gum and Hirda) found in these forests provide revenues to the state. The

major rivers of the state are Tapi, the Godavari, the Bhima, the Krishna, the

Wardha, and Wainganga. These rivers provide drainage system to the state.

The east flowing rivers fall in to the Bay of Bengal while the west flowing to

the Arabian Sea. The Godavari is the principal river of Maharashtra. The

various mineral resources found in the state include manganese, coal, iron

ore, limestone, copper, bauxite, silica sand, and common salt. These are

found in the eastern districts with some deposits in the west. Districts like

Bhandara, Nagpur, and Chandrapur are rich in coal deposits. The under sea

oil deposits were discovered near Bombay High oil field in 1970.

The newsletter for the month gives a district profile for Wardha. It also talks

about the various investments that has been made over the last month.

As always, we look forward to your comments and feedbacks, please

connect with us at [email protected]

Dr. Kshatrapati Shivaji (IAS)

Principal Secretary Industries, GoM and

Chief Executive Officer

Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC)

Dr. Kshatrapati Shivaji (IAS)

Editor’s Letter


February, 2012 3

India Engineering Sourcing Show 2012

India‟s largest international engineering

sourcing show will open on 22 March in

Mumbai. Organised by the Ministry of

Commerce & Industry, Government of India,

with EEPC India as the lead agency, the India

Engineering Sourcing Show 2012....read more on page 11

Feedback .

Your Thoughts………………………….

Also, 10th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was held in Jaipur from

7th - 9th January 2012. Maharashtra participated in the

event by placing a stall in the exhibition

…… ..read more on page 10

News Update


Investment @ INR 37,700

Maharashtra Connects

MoUs signed with the Okayama Delegation

Many thanks for your message of for the latest

newsletter which I have read with much

interest.…....read more on page 13

Maharashtra is the leading state in India in terms of

getting the maximum number of new industrial units,

Most of these, industrial projects come under the

megaproject …. read more on page 7

Pune bags the Maximum industrial projects

ADB Loan to boost investment in Maharashtra

The Government of India and the Asian Development

Bank (ADB) today signed an agreement for the second

tranche (USD 24.3 million) under the USD 170 million

. …….read more on page 8

Investment@120 crore

Maharashtra witnessed high level panel

conference during the last month. The

conference was inaugurated by the

Honorable Chief Minister of Maharashtra

Shri. Prithviraj Chavan....read more on page 9

Conference on Balance Growth in the state

Cover Story of the Month

Wardha district is one of the 35 districts in

Maharashtra state. This district is a part of

Nagpur Division. The city of Wardha is the

administrative headquarters of the district.

read more on page 4-6

Wardha- Maharashtra’s untapped potential

A district with tremendous

potential

Progressive Maharashtra


Knowledge Partner

February, 2012 4

Independence Movement, especially as

headquarters for an annual meet of the

Indian National Congress in 1934, and

Mahatma Gandhi's Ashram.

Wardha district is making rapid progress in

the field of socio-economic development.

The district plan out-lay has been increased

up to INR 85.35 Crores as compared to

INR 62.37 of previous year. The per

capita income stand to INR 34583 as

compared to INR 21038 for the year 2001.

The district having two Medical Colleges, at

least Six Engineering Colleges, several

medium and major industries, is being

identified as an educational and industrial

hub.

Several Irrigation Projects are being installed

in the district, Lower Wardha Dam being

the latest one in Arvi block expected to

create irrigation potential of approx 51000

hectares and storage of 253 mnq. of water.

Being excellent in every government scheme,

a special mention can be made of N.R.E.G.S.

The expenditure under E.G.S. (Precursor of

Wardha district is one of the 35 districts in

Maharashtra state. This district is a part of

Nagpur Division. The city of Wardha is the

administrative headquarters of the district.

According to the 2011 census Wardha

district has a population of 1,296,157

roughly equal to the nation of Mauritius or

the US state of New Hampshire. This gives

it a ranking of 377th in India (out of a total

of 640) The district has a population density

of 205 inhabitants per square kilometre

(530 /sq mi) . Its population growth rate over

the decade 2001-2011 was 4.8%. Wardha has

a sex ratio of 946 females for every 1000

males, and a literacy rate of 87.22 %.

The History of Wardha dates back to

Prehistoric period. It has a unique place in

the Indian Natural History, since the Ostrich

egg-shell has been found at Sindi (Railway) in

Wardha district. It was included in the

empire of Mauryas, Sungas, Satavahanasand

Vakatakas Pravarpur, modern Pavnar was

once the capital of the Vakataka dynasty.

Vakatakas were contemporary of Imperial

Guptas. The daughter of Chandragupta II

(Vikramaditya) was married with Vakataka

ruler Rudrasena. The period of Vakatakas

was 2nd to 5th C.A.D. and their empire

stretches from Arabian sea in west to Bay of

Bengal in east, Narmada river in north to

Krishna-Godavari delta in south.

Later on, Wardha was ruled by Chalukyas,

Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, Delhi Sultanate,

Bahamani Sultanate, Muslim ruler of Berar,

Gonds and Maratha. Raja Buland Shaha of

Gonds, Raghuji of Bhonsale were the

prominent rulers in Medieval period. Nearby

1850's Wardha, (then a part of Nagpur)

fell into the hands of British. They included

Wardha in the Central Provenance. Wardha

is a sister city for Sevagram, and both were

used as major centers for the Indian

Wardha - Maharashtra’s untapped potential

A district with

Tremendous potential

District Profile

Wardha district is making rapid progress in the field of socio-economic development. The district plan out-lay has been increased up to INR 85.35 Crores as compared to INR 62.37 of previous year. The per capita income stand to INR 34583 ascompared to INR 21038 for the year 2001

Cover Story


Knowledge Partner

February, 2012 5

N.R.E.G.S ) was almost zero in Wardha

traditionally. However, after the onset

of N.R.E.G.S., great efforts have been

made by the administration and the

total expenditure is approaching

approximately to INR 2.00 Crores

under M.R.E.G.S.

The overall development as registered by

the district has been achieved through

meticulous coordination and execution

amongst various government departments.

Besides routine government schemes,

several innovative scheme have been

undertaken in the district.

Haritam ( A green initiative)

A drive has been undertaken and

approximately 35 Lacks trees has been

planted through active cooperation of various

government departments, NGOs, Schools,

Colleges, Industries and citizens at large. Till

now approximately 25 Lacks trees have been

planted.

Swabhiman & Pardhi Uthan Scheme :-

Through our innovative effort where-by the

down trodden section of societies and tribal

are not only provided land by government

but also being provided various facilities like

agriculture inputs, land improvement, houses,

infrastructure etc. through coordination

among various government departments.

Samadhan Yojana :-

Scheme inaugurated by Hon‟ble Guardian

Minister of Wardha district on 26th January

2010 and ensures the service delivery of

almost 100 types of certificates, documents

benefits to the rural peoples at revenue

circle level itself. This means the poor

people need not visit block headquarters or

district headquarters for their daily needs,

and instead they are being provided services

at the village itself. Till now approximately

80000 certificates have been issued to the

People.

Place to visit in Wardha

District Profile

•Haritam(A green initiative)

•Swabhiman & Pardhi UthanScheme

•SamadhanYojana

District initiatives include

• There is a Varad Vinayak‟s (Lord Ganesh ) temple at Kelzer which is also known as one of the Ganeshtemple from Ashtavinayaka in Vidarbha region.

Kelzer

• Stanti Stups were built at eight different places inIndia. One of that Vishwa Shanti Stup is found in Wardha.

Vishwa Shanti Stup

• This is the mandir where Vinoba‟sGitai became perpetual. VinobaBhave translated the Bagwat Gita in the book Gitai.

Gitai Mandir (Temple)

• It is a public library opposite to Bajajwadi. Various books written by Mahatma Gandhi and books written on him are available here.

Gandhi Gyan Mandir

• It is in Deoli Tahasil and 40 KM away from Wardha. It is believed the Ramayana rishi Vashishta have arragned Koti yadnya here. This place is on the north bank of the river Wardha on which there is a 'Hemadpanthi' temple of Lord Shiva.

Koteshwar

• Pothra Dam in Hinganghat Tahasil is 65 KM away from Wardha. The premises of the Dam is very beautiful and natural.

Pothara


Knowledge Partner

February, 2012 6

District Profile

Tranportation: Wardha is well connected by road and rail and this is the easiest option to reach the place.

Buses, taxis and trains can are the main modes of transport from place such as Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur. The closest airport is located at Nagpur which is

around 74 km from the city of Wardha. The airport has flights from Mumbai on a regular basis and this is a good option for those who are planning to arrive by

air. Wardha is an important railway station in the state and there

arefrequent train services from places such as Mumbai, Pune and

Nagpur. State government buses link the city of Wardha to Nagpur and these

are a cheap option

Unit Name Product Investment Employment

INR(Crores) No.

Lloyds Steel Industries,

Bhugaon, Ta.- Wardha

Rolled steel products,

Galvanised steel sheets 2110 1815

Industrial Oxygen Co.

Ltd., Bhugaon, Wardha Oxygen & Nitrogen 15.78 24

Indira Sahakari Soot Girni,

MIDC, Wardha Coton Carded or Combed 24.27 513

Pee Vee Textile Ltd., Jam,

Ta.- Samudrapur Artificial staple fibers 119.13 1332

R. S. R. Mohota Weaving

Mills Ltd., Hinganghat Cotton yarn 105 1950

Bopurao Deshmukh

Saha.Soot Girni, Ltd.,

MIDC, Wardha Cotton yarn 23.81 669

Bapurao Deshmukh Sugar

Factory Ltd., Wela, Ta.-

Hinganghat Sugar 50 227

SUA Explosives, Kelzar,

Ta.- Seloo Detonating fuses 4.15 37

BEC Fertilizers, Pulgaon,

Ta.- Deoli Fertilizers 11.1 25

Gimatex Industries Pvt.

Ltd., Wani Unit, Ta.-

Hinganghat

Viscous, Polyster & Cotton

Yarn 77.38 1276

Gimatex Industries Pvt.

Ltd., Hinganghat Unit

Viscous, Polyster & Cotton

Yarn 31.86 718

Brief Summary on the Industries in Wardha


Knowledge Partner

February, 2012 7

Maharashtra is the leading state in India in

terms of getting the maximum number of

new industrial units, Most of these,

industrial projects come under the mega-

project policy of the state government

announced in 2007 for a period of five years.

Of the 178 mega-industrial projects that have

started production in the last five years,

37 industries have invested INR37,700 crore

in Pune district. Raigad and Nagpur districts

follow with investments worth INR 26,008

crore and INR 8,657 crore respectively.

The policy has expired on January 31, 2012.

Since 2007, Pune district has received

52 investment proposals from industries of

which 37 industrial units have gone into

production. The total proposed investment

from 52 proposals submitted under the

megaproject policy is Rs 46,658 crore.

A project involving a minimum investment

of INR 250 crore is categorized as a mega-

project.

The state had declared the policy so that

investment proposals could be dealt with

speedily. As of now, 298 proposals have

been received, of which 178 have gone into

the production stage.

The estimated investment from 298 mega-

projects is INR 2,50,581 crore.

The units of Tata Motors, Bharat Forge and

Bajaj Auto and their suppliers have

encouraged other auto companies, both

Indian and foreign companies like General

Motors and Volkswagen to invest in Pune

district.

Pune bags the Maximum industrial projects

“

Investment Climate

Investment @INR 37,700 crore


Knowledge Partner

February, 2012 8

The Government of India and the Asian

Development Bank (ADB) today signed an

agreement for the second tranche (USD

24.3 million) under the USD 170 million

Agribusiness Infrastructure Development

Investment Programme which is a multi-

tranche financing facility.

The loan is to continue modernization

efforts in Maharashtra state‟s horticultural

High value crops and will expand agricultural

Value chains and better integrate small-scale

farmers into value chains in Nashik and

Aurangabad-Amravati regions.

The programme will build physical and

institutional links along horticulture

integrated value chains (IVCs), which include

farmers, processors, agribusiness

entrepreneurs, and service providers. It is

the central goal of the Indian government.

This will help farmers, traders and other

value chain stakeholders to improve their

products and processes, become

competitive and adapt to changes in end

markets.

The Agribusiness Infrastructure

Development Investment Programme fills

gaps in agribusiness infrastructure value

chains from farm gate to market. This new

integrated approached will promote a more

inclusive agribusiness value chain and

promote demand-driven farming

among smallholder farmers.

The pioneering nature of the

investment program is the application of

public-private partnerships in agribusiness

value chains.

ADB Loan to boost investment in Maharashtra

This will help shape future models for the

agribusiness sector in India.

This second tranche loan from the ordinary

capital resources of ADB has a 25-year

term including a grace period of 5 years,

commitment charges of 0.15% and interest

rate to be determined in accordance with

ADB‟s six month LIBOR-based lending facility.

The Government of Maharashtra will provide

counterpart funds of $6 million for a total

second tranche project investment cost of

USD 30.3 million.

The Department of Cooperation, Marketing

and textile of Government of Maharashtra

is the executing agency of the project, which

is expected to be implemented for a period

of four years, finishing in 2015.

“

Agriculture Marketing

Investment @ INR 120 Crore


Knowledge Partner

February, 2012 9

Maharashtra witnessed high level panel

conference during the last month. The

conference was inaugurated by the

Honorable Chief Minister of Maharashtra

Shri. Prithviraj Chavan. It was held on the

topic of “ProgressiveMaharashtra” at Hotel

Trident on the 10th of January.

Progressive Maharashtra

Progressive Maharashtra: Balanced Growth in the state

“

Events

Plenary Panel Discussion 3 – Key Drivers for Balanced Growth –

Manufacturing, Agriculture & Tourism

Plenary Panel Discussion 2 –Infrastructure: Strategies to build inherent

regional competitive advantage

Plenary session on different topics were conducted.

The major focus of the discussion was planning a balanced and more

inclusive Growth in the state.

The agenda for the event was as follows:-


Knowledge Partner

February, 2012 10

An Memorandum of Understanding was

Signed between the Oakayama Prefecture

and Maharashtra State..

Maharashtra Connects

MoUs signed with the Okayama Delegation

“

Events

Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas

10th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was held in Jaipurfrom 7th - 9th January 2012. It was a three day exhibition cum seminar programme held

on the topic of "Global Indian - Inclusive Growth'„. The event was represented by the MIDC representatives Shri. Gavhal( GM-PR) and Shri. Gosavi ( Asst. PRO). A MIDC stall

was setup for the event.

Dr. Shivaji with the

Okayama Delegation and

the Ernst & Young team

( Knowledge Partners)


Knowledge Partner

February, 2012 11






Engineering Sourcing Show 2012 will:

be a display of products, technologies,

innovations, and the best practices of Indian

companies;be a Vendor Development event

with leaders of the core sectors – Defence,

Railway, Energy, Telecom, and Infrastructure;

help to network and share knowledge with

foreign and Indian delegates on the B2B

platform; develop business relations; be an

opportunity to explore investment

opportunities; give access to innovative

technologies and global best practices.






Engineering Sourcing Show 2012 will: be a

display of products, technologies, innovations,

and the best practices of Indian companies;

be a Vendor Development event with

leaders of the core sectors – Defence,

Railway, Energy, Telecom, and Infrastructure;

help to network and share knowledge with

foreign and Indian delegates on the B2B

platform; develop business relations; be an

opportunity to explore investment

opportunities; give access to innovative

technologies and global best practices.

As India's leading industrial state contributing

13% of national industrial output this will

be an unique opportunity to showcase the

strength and capabilities of the state of

Maharashtra. It is heartening to note that

almost 46% of the GSDP is contributed by

Industry of the state. Maharashtra being the


partner state, it will be prudent to showcase

cultural & industrial strength at this mega

event. This will be an unique opportunity for

State of Maharashtra:

i) Highlight as the most progressive State of

India and ideal investment destination to the

global delegates from USA, Canada, Europe,

Middle East, ASEAN, Africa, CIS and LAC etc.

ii)To be part of all India brand promotion

initiative and be a prominent pavilion from

among 300 + Indian & foreign exhibitors.

iii)Highlight the opportunities and

infrastructure facilities available particularly

at engineering clusters and SEZ/EPZ.

iv)To reach to the 14,000 member

engineering companies of EEPC India out of

which around 70% are from SME sector and

may be interested in doing business at your

State.

v)Promote State PSUs at the international

event and avail the opportunity of all India

level networking platform.

vi)Highlight State tourism potentialities and

destinations.

vii)Focus case studies of FDI and foreign

joint ventures at your State.

viii)State Government may invite the

selected large Indian companies operating

from State of Maharashtra to cluster around

your pavilion as successful brand originating

from State of Maharashtra.

Event schedule

Day I (Thursday, March 22, 2012)

Inauguration session

Business networking Lunch

Business Forum

Panel discussion with selected CEOs of

India/Overseas Cultural programme & Gala

Dinner

Events

An EEPC event was organised on 9th Jan, 2012

Dr. Shivaji, addressing the delegation

Dr. Shivaji with EEPC delegation


Knowledge Partner

February, 2012 12

Day II (Friday, March 23, 2012)

•Investment Summit & Indian State

Presentations

•Overseas Investment Opportunities

•Vendor Development activity

•B2B meetings

•Product launch

•All India Engineering Awards Programme

Day III (Saturday, March 24, 2012)

Business Centric Seminars :

•Clean Technology

•Innovation : Science & technology, Space &

Nano-technology

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

•Investment Summit.

•Business Networking.

•Vendor Development.

•Seminars.

•Explore Overseas Investment Opportunities.

The India Engineering Sourcing Show

2012 will be an opportunity to explore

global business alliances and network with

leading industry heads of the world. We

expect 300-plus exhibitors at the event

including overseas companies. Indian

companies will have the never-before

opportunity to meet international buyers

from USA, Canada, Europe, Middle East,

ASEAN, Africa, CIS and Latin American

countries.

CONCURRENT ACTIVITIES

A series of business seminars and activities

will also be organised with the exhibition

and at the same venue to ensure a

constant flow of visitors on all the three days.


The IESS will be an opportunity to explore Global

business

Some of the activities include:

•Hosted buyer programmes

•Business delegations from Focus Countries

•International Business Cooperation Days

•Investment meet

•Business matchmaking

•Meet on industry

•Special networking sessions with leading

corporates

•Business delegations from Indian States

•Visits by Ministers and Government officials

•Vendor development programmes with

•major Indian Government organizations/

Public Sector Undertakings.

For further information, please visit the

website www.iesshow.in

Events

The audience for the EEPC event

http://www.iesshow.in/


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Your thoughts…

Dear Dr. Shivaji,

Your approach and positive

communication has inspired us.

Thank you again for inspiring us and

the industry in general. Sincerely

appreciate your support.

Regards,

Amar shelke

VALVEWORKS INDIA

MIDC Bhosari,

Pune

Dear sir,

Doctor congrats on wonderful

informative issue. Happy Republic Day.

Fond regards,

Digvijay

Dear Dr Shivaji

Thanks for the update, we will revert

back on this. We are certain, the

MIDC, under your sterling leadership

will attain still higher glories in all

spheres.

Kind regards,

G S Virk

Director & Head infrastructure and

projects

Tech Mahindra Ltd

Dear Dr Shivaji

The newsletter is very informative and

thanks for update on the major

initiatives/developments taking place in

Maharashtra.

Keep up the good work.

All the best to you and your team.

Piyush Sheth

Finance Manager - South Asia

Merisant India Pvt.Ltd

Feedbacks


February, 2012 14

Disclaimer

Statements and opinions expressed in articles and reviews herein are those that are collated from various departments and media sources.

While every care has been taken in the compilation of this information and every attempt made to present up-to-date and accurate

information, we cannot guarantee that inaccuracies will not occur.

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