International Indexed & Refereed Research Journal, ISSN 0975-3486,(Print)E-ISSN-2320-5482, April- May (Combind),2013 VOL-IV * ISSUE 43-44

Research PaperEconomics

Industrial Development in Jamnagar District

April-May ,2013

* Mr. J. S. Vadher

* Asst. Prof. of Economics, Govt. Arts & Commerce College, Jafarabad. Dist. Amreli Introduction : Location of Jamnagar District The district now dealt with was organized for Jamnagar district lies between 210 47' and 220 the first time in 1948. It was termed Halar as it formed 57' north latitude and 680 57' and 700 37' west longitude part of one of the four. Prants or subdivisions of the in the peninsular region in the north- west of Gujarat Kathiawar Agency into which the peninsula of known as Kathiawar or Saurashtra. The district is Kathiawar was subdivided by the British for political bounded on the north by the Gulf and Rann Kutch, on purpose. The Government of Saurashtra adopted these the east by Rajkot district, on the south by Junagadh for naming the districts formed by it after integration. district and on the west by the Arabian Sea. This district as originally organized included Class I Industry In Jamnagar District State of Nawanagar, Class II State of dhrol, taluka of The District has a long history of proactive Dhrafa and part of Jalia-Dewani Thana. industrialization. During the pre-independence period The Origin of the term 'Halar' can, however, be Industrial development was confined to the State of traced to Jam Hala who crossed over from the north, Navanagar, because of its progressive policy. The entered Saurashtra and conquered the greater part of industries thus established were cement, cotton textiles, the territory held by the Jethwas of Ghumli. His descen- woolen textiles, etc. Another important factor dant, Jam Raval consolidated his position by conquer- responsible for the industrial development of the district ing further territories from the Jethwas and founded the was port facility available in the district. Besides kingdom of Nawanagar, Jamnagar came to be known as Jamnagar, other centers which assumed industrial Halani as he was the descendant of Jam Hala, who importance were Dwarka and Mithapur in Okhamandal named the territories he conquered 'Halavar', by con- taluka. The Dwarka Cement Works were established at traction called 'Halar'. The district was renamed Jamnagar Dwarka Cement Works were established at Dwarka in when Okhamandal of Amreli district formely belonging 1921 and Tata Chemicals Ltd. came into being at to the Gaekwad of Baroda was added to it in the year Mithapur in 1939. 1959. The present district thus takes its name from the In the post independence era, both public and city and capital of Jamnagar so named after the rulers the private initiatives have continued to play vital role who styled themselves Jams. The term, 'jam', however in promotion of traditional art & craft based and has a very interesting origin. The rulers of Jamnagar resources based industries and also have attracted trace their origin from the great Yadva race of Lord Shri modern industries like petroleum refineries and its down Krishna. According to the bardic tradition. stream industries in nineties. Jamnagar district has King Devendra was 82nd from Shri Krishna, around 34 medium and large scale industrial units His elder son Aspat it is said courted Islam and became involved in production of solvents, edible oils, cement, a Muslim. While the Aspat ruled over Egypt, his 3 yarn, agriculture equipments, soda ash, salt, and brothers came to Afghanistan via Syria and Persia and fertilizers. Medium and large scale industries generate founded there the city of Gazni. He installed his brother over 7,000 employment opportunities in the district. Aspat on the throne of Gazni with the title of Jam as Out of total Middle and Large scale units, 17 Muslim ruler was called at the time and himself came to are concentrated in Jamnagar city while rest are spread India with his 15 sons. The title of Jam-, which the across Sikka, Okha, Khambhaliya, Jodiya, Lalpur, and Jadeja Rajputs of Nawanagar State have inherited, is Kalyanpur talukas of the district. There are over 12,700 thus derived from their ancestor, Narpat. The district small scale industries operating in the district. Some of became a part of bigger bilingual State of Bombay on the main industries under SSI in Jamnagar are metal 1st November 1956 and thereafter became part of Gujarat industries, food products, rubber, and plastic products. State on 1st May 1960 on the formation of Gujarat State. Most of the small scale industries are located in Jamnagar district is situated in the southern region of Jamnagar city. Sectors that have witnessed maximum Gujarat. The district has 10 talukas. The total land area investments during 1998-07 includes, petrochemical & of the district is 14125 sq.kms. refinery, fuels and infrastructure projects.

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International Indexed & Refereed Research Journal, ISSN 0975-3486,(Print)E-ISSN-2320-5482, April- May (Combind),2013 VOL-IV * ISSUE 43-44

Table -1 Some of the major, medium and large scale players in Jamnagar District* Sr. Name of the Industrial Firm Taluka Product 1 Nova International Jamnagar Brass parts 2 Ashapura Minechem Ltd. Jamnagar Bauxite 3 Gujarat State Fertilisers Co. Ltd. Sikka Fertilisers 4 Reliance Industries Ltd. Jamnagar Petrochemicals 5 Essar Oil Ltd. Jam Khambhaliya Petrochemicals 6 Digvijay Cement Co. Ltd. Sikka Cement 7 Natraj Ceramics & Chemcial Industries Pvt. Ltd. Jam Khambhaliya Refractory, Calcite, Bauxite 8 Bellarpur Industries Ltd. Jam Khambhaliya Salt, other chemicals 9 New Bharat Engineering Works Jamnagar Machine Tools 1 0 Tata Chemicals Ltd. Mithapur Soda ash, Caustic soda & other chemicals *Indicative List only; Source: Jamnagar District Profile Booklet ,2007, iNDEXTb, Commissioner Industries, Govt. of Guj., p.10

Conclusions The district is famous for its brass products, tie-dyed fabric (bandhani), and handicrafts. World's largest grass root refinery of Reliance Petrochemicals and India's first Marine National Park are located in the district. Focus industry sectors include Brass Parts, Petroleum and Petrochemicals, Salt, Port related business. The 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 and it has promoted several mineral based industries also. Bedi

port in the district 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 district is rapidly transforming its character from rural to urban one.

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