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1. I am glad to present this edition of the Vibrant Gu- jarat Newsletter. This month we successfully or- ganised an event on “Renewable Energy - Pre- sent Scenario & Future Focus” in partnership with the Denmark Government at Mahatma Mandir. The event was aimed at pro- viding a platform for sharing the best practices between Gujarat and Denmark which is a lead- ing country in Wind Power. Apart from the healthy domestic partici- pation, the event also wit- nessed very good interna- tional participation; 9
companies, 20 participants, and 3 speakers participated from foreign countries.
I would like to state that we understand the importance of alternative sources of energy in today‟s time when the thermal power sector is facing severe supply crisis of fossil fuel across the world. Hence since 2007, we have taken series of policy and regulatory initiatives for promotion of alternate sources of energy. The Wind Power Policy, 2007 (which was then updated in 2009) and the Solar Power Policy 2009 are the two big steps in this direction and because of which today Gujarat is one of the leading states in renewable energy capacity in the country.
Our wind power generation capacity has witnessed 45% growth (CAGR) in last five years; and today we lead the country in terms of capacity (2350 MW). Presently at 2337 MW (source: MNRE) wind contributes 15% to the total energy generating capacity of the state and is ex- pected to grow to 10,000 MW (its estimated potential). In case of Solar power, we have already signed PPA for about 1000 MW and are expecting to generate this by the end of 2012. The total capacity estimated by 2016 is 3000 MW. Now, we are also going to focus more on the important aspect of energy which is Thermal Audit. Ther- mal Audit focuses on conservation of energy (in buildings) rather then generation. Conservation can be achieved by use of good design principles, alternate building material and better technology. We have planned a seminar in November on this in partnership with the Denmark Govern- ment to for discussion and sharing of experiences
We invite you to for this event and be a part of Sustain- ability Initiative of India‟s growth engine.
From The Desk
Vibrant Gujarat 2013
Industrial Extension Bureau Gujarat
Inside this issue:
From the Desk
1
Gujarat Updates
2
Focal Point
4
International Col-
5
Events Calendar
7
Contact information
9
Shri Saurabh Patel
Minister of State
Government of Gujarat
September-October 2011
Volume 1, Issue 2
Fact File Gujarat has been prom- ised investments worth Rs 61,289 crore from 66 MoU signed at the VGGIS 2011 for setting up 7761 MW power generation projects in the renewable energy sector The ADB is providing a $100 million loan to Guja- rat to rollout new large- scale solar power facilities. Gandhinagar to become World‟s first Solar City (Ahmedabad Mirror)

2. TJSB to start operations in Goa, Karnataka and Gujarat
October 12, 2011
The Thane Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd (TJSB) plans to expand its existing network of 55 branches to 68 branches by the end of current fiscal by making a foray into Goa, Karnataka and Gujarat.
Satish Utekar, Chief Executive Officer, TJSB told reporters that the bank wants to open around five branches in Gujarat.
The bank had clocked total business of Rs 5,100 crore last financial year and they have fixed a target of Rs 7,000 crore for the current fiscal.
The bank has done couple of acquisi- tions of weaker banks. They are ready for more acquisitions, if the proposals are good.
Gujarat Updates
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Tata AutoComp, Gujarat govt sign MoU for vocational training, jobs
October 12, 2011
In a first of its kind public-private partnership aimed at bridging the gap of pre- vailing talent shortage, leading automotive components manufacturer Tata Auto- Comp Systems Ltd has signed an MoU with the Gujarat government for imparting vocational training to enhance employment opportunities to the youth.
Tata AutoComp signed the MoU with the Directorate of Employment and Training (DET) which aims to improve the employability prospects of rural youth. The agreement is expected to address the skilled manpower shortage witnessed by the automobile sector.
The partnership will facilitate upgrada- tion of the State's Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), launching skill develop- ment programmes and introduction of modular employable skills (MES) courses.

3. IOC plans to invest $1.87 bn in Gujarat refinery
September 15, 2011
Gujarat Alkalies may set up propylene oxide plant
September 17, 2011
State-owned IOC is mulling investing $1.87 billion to raise capacity at its Koyali refinery in Gujarat to 18 million tonne.
Currently, it is trying to estimate the size of land required for the expansion. It has al- ready identified potential areas for development near Bajwa village, adjacent to Koyali.
Koyali refinery, near Ahmedabad, is the second-largest of the 10 refineries IOC
owns. IOC has a total refining capacity of 64.7 million tonne, making it the nation's largest refiner ahead of Reli- ance Industries whose twin refineries at Jamnagar in Gujarat have a combined capacity of 62 million tonne.
Gujarat Updates
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State-promoted Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd (GACL) is considering setting up a project to manufacture 1.5 lakh tonne per annum of propylene oxide and its downstream products.
Addressing the listed company‟s 38th annual general meeting held at Vado- dara, its Chairman, Mr A.K. Joti, said the proposed plant would manufacture pro- pylene oxide and its downstream prod- ucts such as propylene glycol and polyols with world-renowned technologies.
Samsonite sees business growth in smaller towns of Gujarat
October 01, 2011
Mr Sudip Ghose, Group Marketing Director, Samsonite South Asia Pvt Ltd, said, “This is an important mar- ket for us. Currently we have 75 stores selling American Tourister and Samsonite products. In next one year, this number will increase to 100.”
Travel bags manufacturer Samsonite, is eye- ing smaller cities of the Gujarat for business expansion and is planning to open exclusive company stores in tier II cities of the state.
The company's move is aimed to garner more revenues from its mass segment brand- American Tourister.
Buffett is back, to invest in Gujarat chemical JV
September 22, 2011
plex in Dahej.
Lubrizol will initially pump $245 million (Rs 1,177 crore) into the venture in Gujarat. The construction work is expected to start in January 2013 and the pro- duction from October 2014.
Billionaire investor War- ren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, is back in India doing what he does best: investing.
Ohio, US-based special- ity chemicals maker Lu- brizol Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary
of Buffett‟s investment company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc, will be setting up a chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) industrial unit, in partnership with Astral Poly Technik, at the Gu- jarat Industrial Develop- ment Corporation com-

4. Sun shines and Wind falls for Gujarat’s Sustainable Energy Sectors
In an era of despair and worldwide concern about rapidly depleting sources of energy, spiraling fuel prices and acute power shortages, Gujarat is working its way towards sustainable power generation and energy capabilities. The focus on sustainability is also being further bolstered up by promotion of energy conservation techniques along with thermal audit and energy efficiency initiatives.
Endowed with regions like North Gujarat and Kutch which receive 300 days of sunshine, a coastline that runs a whopping 1600km, Gujarat‟s geographical & topographical land- scape clearly lends itself for tapping the insurmountable potential of solar and wind power. The government of Gujarat on its part wants to leave no stone unturned to make the most of this comparative advantage. The Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) came up with a Solar Power policy in 2009, which provides incentives like ex- emptions in electricity duty and demand cuts, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and clearly defined nodal agency for implementation. Under this Policy the government has already signed PPAs with around 80 private players including Tata Power, US based SunEdision and Moserbaer Solar. Around 30,000 hectares of dry land has been identi- fied, on which 15000 MW of solar power could be generated. The state is the first in the country to develop a 1090 MW solar park with an envisaged investment of Rs. 7500 crore and intends to build a first of its kind solar city. These developments would be boosted by setting up of solar power manufacturing, assembling, research and develop- ment facilities in addition to a manpower training institute to train people and create job opportunities.
Wind power is a another promising sector in Gujarat, having 2337 MW of power gen- eration capacity, almost 15% of the state‟s total power generation capacity. The state government‟s robust Wind Power Policy of 2007 saw further amendments brought in 2009 like the increased power purchase obligation from 2% to 10% and provision of grid connectivity to wind farms. The state which currently has an installed capacity of 2350 MW in wind power aims to achieve its potential of 10,000 MW over the next few years.
Efforts towards sustainability in energy sector are not limited to tapping renewable sources of power. Mr. Modi has called for a Many important schemes and programmes have been launched in various sectors like irrigation and real estate to limit the use of energy and make a mark on energy efficiency.
The Urban development department of the State has taken a pro active approach to im- prove energy efficiency of the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) which would result in cost sav- ings and reductions while also improving services. A comprehensive energy conservation drive by the Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) focuses on energy audits in government, domestic, commercial and industrial sectors along with popularization of en- ergy efficient devices. GEDA has also introduced a mass walk through Energy Audit for mapping energy use in the Small and medium enterprises (SME) sector. The state intends to further improve its energy management mechanisms through new ways of promoting investment, technology innovation and knowledge transfer in this area which can in turn help sustain the fast growth the State is witnessing across sectors. Energy management and efficiency is also seen as a vital component of the State‟s commitment towards ad- dress the issues of climate change.
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Focal Point
“Renewable energy is a secondary issue, while the primary issue is of energy conservation and how to save energy in an environment of ever increasing energy needs.
There is a need for reorganization of life styles and production cycles to save energy and bring about a total shift in the entire chain of energy management.— Hon’bleChief Minister Mr. Narendra Modi at Renewable Energy Seminar at Gandhinagar

5. A nine-member delegation from South Africa visited various co-operative societies in Gujarat on 13 September 2011, to understand their functioning. The delegation visited Agriculture University and also undertook a tour of milk co-operative society in Majevadi and Gondal Marketing Yard before visiting Rajkot Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd (RNSBL).
The team was led by Mr. P. K. Chauke, Head of Agribusiness in University of Venda, South Africa. Mr. Chauke said that the delegation was highly im- pressed by the development in Gujarat and wishes to have further co-operation between the state and South Africa.
South African delegation to Gujarat
International Collaborations
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A delegation from South Africa and the High Commissioner of South Africa met Mr. Dileep Sanghani, Hon'ble Agriculture Minister, Gujarat on 28th September, 2011 at Gandhinagar.
Dr. N. C. Patel, Vice Chancellor of Junagadh Agricultural University welcomed all the dignitaries. While address-ing the meeting, the executive mayor Mrs. Flor- ence Dzhombere re-iterated her commitment to the development of the peo- ple in line with the national mandate of the ANC led government.
Dr. N. C. Patel, Vice Chancellor of Junagadh Agricultural University welcomed all the dignitar- ies. While addressing the meeting, the executive mayor Mrs. Florence Dzhombere re-iterated her commitment to the development of the people in line with the national mandate of the ANC led government.
During the meeting, the High Commissioner ap- preciated the Minister of Agriculture and thanked him for his hospitality. He further appre- ciated India and particularly Gujarat State for taking leadership and excel- lence in the field of Agriculture. He indicated that the South African Government is committed to support all col-laborative initiatives with India and also commit- ted further support in this re-gard.
Mr. Dileep Sanghani, Hon'ble Agriculture Minister, while addressing and wel- coming the delegation and the High Commis- sioner of South Africa, expressed his happiness that Vhembe District Municipality and University of Venda have taken a step forward to implement the MoU signed with the Junagadh Agricultural University by deputing nine officers to attend the train- ing on "Cooperative Management" at JAU, Junagadh during Sept. 12-16, 2011. He complimented the Junagadh Agricultural University for organizing this important training programme successfully. He was extremely happy to inform the delegation that the concept of Krushi Mahotsava launhed by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Gujarat State, Mr. Narendra Modi has been most fruitful one in putting the agricultural development on fast track.
Second delegation from South Africa to Gujarat

6. Kenya delegation to Gujarat
A two member team representing the Commercial Metals Company (USA) visited Gandhinagar on 23 September, 2011 and met the iNDEXTb officials to explore opportunities for setting up a captive IT centre in Gujarat, which will address their global IT work.
Mr. Tracey Nolan, Chief Information Officer, CMC and Mr. Paul MacDonald, Head- Infrastructure Services from CMC, were part of the team.
Commercial Metals Company recycles, manufactures, fabricates and distributes steel and metal products and related materi- als and services through a network of locations in the United States and internationally. The Company operates in five seg- ments: Americas Recycling, Americas Mills, and Americas Fabrication, International Mills and International marketing and distri- bution. The International Mills segment includes the mills in Poland and Croatia. International Marketing and Distribution includes international operations for the sales, distribution and processing of steel products, ferrous and nonferrous metals and other industrial products.
International Collaborations
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Visit by executives from Commercial Metals Company, Irvin, Texas (USA)
A large delegation from Kenya, comprising of members from various sectors like food processing, electronics, chemicals etc., visited Gandhi- nagar on 28 September, 2011. This was the second Kenyan delegation post the visit of a 4-member team in the month of August 2011.
The objective of the visit was to understand spe- cific policies and how each of the above mentioned sectors is being promoted in the state. The team also wanted to understand development of industrial infrastructure like SEZs, SIRs and Industrial estates in the state. The team expressed their intent to explore markets here for their goods; especially small scale industries like cottage industries.

7. The centre has ambitious plans to tie-up with similar incubators around the globe and network with their resources, mentors, incubatees, ideas and educators.
Youth Convention
Pharmac India 2011
The second edition of Pharmac India 2011, the international exhibition of India‟s pharmaceutical and healthcare industry took place at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar on September 17, 2011.
The three-day fair brought pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmaceutical packaging material and machinery makers, active pharma ingredients, bio-pharmaceutical companies and largest suppliers & distributors of pharmaceutical products under one roof in order to facilitate exchange of ideas for better growth of the industry. The event is organized by Indian Drug Manu- facturers‟ Association – Gujarat State Board (IDMA – GSB) in association with Orbitz Exhibitors Pvt. Ltd.
Events Calendar
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Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated an International centre for entre- preneurship and technology (iCreate) and Youth convention on innovation and technology on September 11, 2011.
The event has been organized at Gandhinagar‟s Mahatma Mandir by the Government of Gujarat in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industries.
According to CII, „iCreate‟ is being established as an autonomous centre of excellence on a sprawling 34 acres campus on the outskirts of Ahmedabad and is being led by a group eminent people from the academia and industry.
Event
Agency
Date
Venue
Amalthea 2011
IIT, Gandhinagar
15-16 October 2011
Gandhinagar
Industrial Pumps, Valves and Systems (IPVS) 2011 India
Orbitz Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd.
11-13 November 2011
Ahmedabad
India International Trade Fair- 2011
ITPO, GOI
14-28 November 2011
New Delhi
17th Technology Summit & Tech- nology Platform
CII
22-23 November 2011
New Delhi
ENGIMACH-2011
K and D Communication Limited
23-27 November 2011
Ahmedabad
Seminar on "Energy Efficiency & Thermal Audit" in collaboration with Embassy of Denmark
iNDEXTb, CII, Embassy of Denmark
28 November 2011
Gandhinagar

8. About iNDEXTb
iNDEXTb a Government of Gujarat organization is one stop shop for setting up business in Gujarat. iNDEXTb has several objectives which include providing infor- mation to the public in general and entrepreneurs regarding opportunities avail- able in the State of Gujarat for industry, commerce, trade and business openings. It also takes special steps to organize young qualified persons interested in Indus- trial activities and development and undertake propogative measures to acceler- ate industrial development in Gujarat. Organizing, sponsoring, associating and participating in fairs, exhibitions, celebrations and campaigns for promotion of industrial development in Gujarat is another specific objective of the organization. iNDEXTb also publishes literature in the form of papers, case studies, reports, brochures, pamphlets, periodicals, digests, journals, project profiles or magazines and distribute to the users, prospective entrepreneurs, artisans and other institu- tions and to assist other institutions engaged in such activities.
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