STATE
POLICIES

GUJARAT

OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGY

THE OBJECTIVES

The primary objective of the Industrial Policy 2003 is to achieve global competitiveness for Industries in Gujarat

However, addressing the gamut of all issues relating to Industrial Development to be encompassed in a single sentence would not be complete and thus the objective will have to be viewed in a broader perspective in terms of ancillary objectives. With this in mind the ancillary objectives are stated as under:

To create a conducive environment for the investors who would be inspired to think of Gujarat first for his investment plans thereby enabling Gujarat to emerge as the most competitive destination for investment in the 21st century.

To equip new entrepreneurs as well as existing enterprises with the latest information in relevant field(s).

To strengthen the facilitation mechanism at the Government level - both at the state and district levels.

To sensitize the administration to the needs of the industries.

To implement the concept of e-governance in letter and spirit.

To develop the best of infrastructure facilities by infusing private sector investment.

To empower the industrial estates to undertake developmental responsibilities.

To enhance the quality of life in the state, as viewed by investors.

To establish strategic linkages between educational institutions including universities and the industries to meet with future requirements of manpower, by introducing appropriate courses.

To take suitable measures for development of human resources through capacity building and skill upgradation for enhancement of productivity.

To evolve a conducive business environment by introducing labour reforms

To bring about simplification of rules, regulations and procedural aspects.

To arrest environmental degradation

With Sardar Sarovar Project on Narmada River nearing completion, Gujarat will witness a boom in agriculture sector and the state plans to capitalize on the increased agro production to process this wealth into profitable venture by developing necessary infrastructure.

To strengthen the mature manufacturing segments in the state.

To promote industries which are labour-intensive in nature to create large-scale employment opportunities in the state

To provide assistance to small-scale industries for healthy growth.

To strengthen existing industrial clusters and promote new clusters.

To assist small and medium industries in getting bank finance.

To inculcate a sense of ‘Quality Consciousness’ by promoting R & D efforts in the industries.

To assist industries in adopting technology upgradation programmes.

To tailor policies to combat any adverse effect on account of the impact of WTO regime on various sectors of industries in the State.

To equip the industries in Gujarat to meet with the challenges of WTO regime as also exploit the opportunities to their advantages.

To assist industries in arresting industrial sickness.

To project and to establish Gujarat as second to none in terms of ‘quality’ and ‘brand image’ of products, on international platform

To ensure adequate supply of natural gas available from Gujarat at competitive tariffs to the industrial units in Gujarat.

To rationalize tax regime.

To bridge the gap between self-actualization needs of Non-Resident Indians/Gujaratis and the developmental requirements of the state

To promote port-driven industrialisation

To correct regional imbalances

To address developmental aspect of specific issues like Fisheries Development,

Fulfillment of objectives of this policy as outlined above, ultimately should lead to achieving sustainable industrial development to create large-scale employment opportunities all across the state, thereby correcting regional imbalances. The policy should also help industries achieving competitiveness not only within the country, but also in the international market by improving industrial productivity. The policy should also aim at inculcating the sense of quality consciousness as also sensitivity among the industries in the state towards preserving environmental standards.

THE STRATEGY

In order to achieve the objectives as enunciated above, the Government of Gujarat has decided to introduce the following broad strategy initiatives:

Creating and sustaining a Global Brand Image for Gujarat and its products
Good governance
1. Labour reforms to facilitate industrial investment to generate employment and ensuring productivity.
2. Upgradation of Industrial and Urban Infrastructure
3. Power reforms
4. Port led development and setting up of SEZs (e)
Focusing on strength of Gujarat - Manufacturing
Concerted efforts towards innovation, technology upgradation and value-addition
Development of service sector - around strong manufacturing base
Export competitiveness
Consultative approach for policy initiatives (Phase I) and sector-specific strategy approach
(Phase II).