1) Gujarat is one of India's most industrialized states, with key industries including engineering, textiles, chemicals, and cement production. It also produces major resources like cotton, peanuts, sugarcane, and petroleum. 2) Kandla port in Gujarat plays a major role in India's international trade as it handles over 90% of India's soda ash needs and 66% of salt requirements. 3) Kandla port was constructed in the 1950s as the main port for western India after partition placed the port of Karachi in Pakistan. It has since emerged as a leading port through steady growth and efficient operations.