Infrastructure facilities are essential for industrial development. The State Government has taken several initiatives for providing adequate infrastructure to industry. The status of important infrastructure facilities is as under: |
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| Power |
The total installed capacity in Gujarat is at 9561 MW as on 31-3-2007. In addition there are captive power plants with industries. The estimated peak demand for power in 2011-12 is estimated as 14,031 MW. New capacity of 2832 MW is under implementation. In addition, 10,000 MW capacity is planned. Gujarat also encourages setting up wind power projects.
Gujarat has adequate inter-regional transmission and distribution capacity for evacuation of electricity generated from the power stations for meeting the demand of consumers across the state. The power supply position to industry is satisfactory in Gujarat. |
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| Gas |
Gujarat has been a pioneer state in producing oil and gas, with Ankleshwar and Mehsana being the earliest gas fields discovered in the country. Gujarat also holds the unique distinction of being the only state with more than one gas producer. Apart from ONGC, Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (GSPC), Cairn Energy and Niko Resources are engaged in the production of natural gas in the state. In addition there are two LNG terminals in the state having facility for import of LNG and regasification.
Gujarat has planned state wide gas grid of 2200 km of which 1134 kms of pipe line is operational. Almost all industrial area are connected with gas grid net work. It is planned to provide piped gas to 22 cities/towns of the state in near future. |
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| Road |
The total length of roads (except municipal roads) in the state is 74075 kms, of which 95.5% are surfaced road are include National Highways (NH), State Highways (SH), Major District Roads (MDR), Other Roads. The road length of National Highway is 3245 kms including Express Ways and 4-lane roads.
The Government of Gujarat has recognized the need for private participation in the Road sector. The Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department has identified several projects to be undertaken by the private sector. |
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| Ports |
The state has a 1600 km long coastline, representing one fourth of India's water front. Gujarat is strategically positioned to service the vast North and Central Indian hinterland. The state has 40 minor and intermediate ports, geographically dispersed across the state - South Gujarat (13), Saurasthra (23) and Kachchh (4) besides one major port at Kandla, which is under GOI.
Gujarat has formulated a Port Policy and promotes private sector investment in port development. Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) has identified 10 green field sites for development as direct berthing deep-water ports. Of these, Pipavav and Mundra port have been operational and two LNG terminal at Dahej and Hazira have become operational. |
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| Railways |
The total length of railway lines in the state, as on 31st March 2007, was 5188 route kms comprising 2736 kms of Broad Gauge (BG), 1665 kms of Metre Guage (MG) and 787 kms of Narrow Guage (NG) lines.
Three projects, namely Viramgam- Surendranagar-Pipavav; Gandhidham-Palanpur and Mundra-Adipur were been taken up under Private sector Participation (PSP) mode and have become operational. |
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| Airports |
Gujarat has a fairly extensive network of airports and airfields scattered throughout the state. The airport locations in Gujarat can be classified as tourist centers and industrial centers. The state has 12 domestic airports and 1 international airport, the highest in any state of India. Ahmedabad is air connected main national and international cities. |
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| Communications |
Gujarat has well developed tele-communication net work. Gujarat accounts for 7% of telephone connections in the country both land lines and mobile telephones. One out of five persons in the state owns mobile phone.
Gujarat has also set up wide area net work (GSWAN) providing connectivity with district and taluka level offices with Gandhinagar the state capital. |
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| Technical Education |
Gujarat is having well developed educational facilities including technical education at degree, diploma and craftsmen level to provide skilled manpower. In addition, there are specialized institutions in different fields covering management, design, IT, plastic technology, tool manufacturing & design, EDP etc., |
