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Cluster Study – Dimension Stone Abbottabad/ Mansehra DIMENSION STONE MINING ABBOTTABAD / MANSEHRA, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA Cluster Study Mineral Transformation Plan Vision 2025 Planning Commission, Ministry of Planning, Development & Reform, Government of Pakistan. Cluster Based Mineral Transformation Plan V2025- Feasibility Study 1 Cluster Study – Dimension Stone Abbottabad/ Mansehra ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Cluster Development Based Mineral Transformation Plan is developed for Planning Commission of Pakistan, Ministry of Planning, Development & Reforms, Government of Pakistan as part of Vision 2025. This study is developed under my supervision by Mr. Mohsin Jameel Khan, Focal Person Abbottabad/Mansehra Cluster, Mineral Transformation Plan Vision 2025. We are especially thankful to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) SMEDA, Pakistan, the Project Director Mineral Transformation Plan, Ministry of Planning, Development & Reforms, Mineral Wing- Ministry of Natural Resources, Government of Pakistan, Mr. Sarmad Hussain Khan (Consultant Management) and Mr. Humayun Khan (Consultant Geologist) and all the members of Project Steering Committee, Mineral Transformation Plan for their valuable inputs and guidance throughout the study. The successful completion of this study had become possible with valuable information and support of all the provincial Directorates of Mines & Minerals, Geological Survey of Pakistan, Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC), Academia and other line departments. We are thankful to the executive management and provincial/regional representatives of All Pakistan Marble Industries Association, Frontier Mine Owners Association and cluster-based stakeholders’ associations for their kind support during all stages of preparation of this study. Furthermore, we also extend our thanks to the private sector stakeholders including mine owners, processors & traders and key experts from the private and public secto,r who participated in the focus group discussion for their valuable time and inputs. We extend special thanks to all the SMEDA team including data enumerators, sector experts, technical experts and other staff for their untiring efforts that resulted in successful completion of the Mineral Transformation Plan. Javed Iqbal Khattak Task Team Lead (Mineral Transformation Plan) & General Manager (Outreach-I) SMEDA, Ministry of Industries & Production, Government of Pakistan. Cluster Based Mineral Transformation Plan V2025- Feasibility Study 2 Cluster Study – Dimension Stone Abbottabad/ Mansehra TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. ABOUT THE STUDY ..................................................................................................... 9 1.1. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY .......................................................................................... 9 1.2. OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................................ 9 2. DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................. 9 2.1. OVERVIEW OF DIMENSION STONES ......................................................................... 10 2.2. OVERVIEW OF ABBOTTABAD AND MANSEHRA DISTRICTS ............................... 12 2.3. SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS ................................................................................................ 13 2.3.1. ENTERPRISES BASE ............................................................................................................ 14 2.3.2. PRODUCTS ......................................................................................................................... 14 2.3.3. PRODUCTION STATISTICS .................................................................................................. 16 2.3.4. SWOT ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................ 17 2.4. INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK ..................................................................................... 18 2.4.1. DIRECTORATE GENERAL MINES & MINERALS ................................................................... 18 2.4.2. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ......................................................................... 19 2.4.3. PAKISTAN STONE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY ................................................................... 19 2.4.4. SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ........................................ 19 2.4.5. DIMENSION STONES CENTRE ............................................................................................ 20 2.4.6. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS .................................................................................... 20 2.4.7. FRONTIER MINE OWNERS ASSOCIATION .......................................................................... 20 2.4.8. OTHER VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATIONS ................................................................................. 20 3. DEMAND AND SUPPLY GAP- DOMESTIC MARKET ................................................ 21 3.1. QUANTUM OF SUPPLY ................................................................................................... 21 3.2. SUPPLY TRENDS ............................................................................................................. 21 3.3. QUANTUM OF DEMAND ................................................................................................. 22 3.4. DEMAND TRENDS ............................................................................................................ 22 3.5. KEY MARKET SEGMENTS ............................................................................................. 23 3.6. POTENTIAL NICHE MARKETS ...................................................................................... 23 3.7. EXPECTED GROWTH OF CLUSTER PRODUCT ....................................................... 25 4. DEMAND & SUPPLY GAP - EXPORT MARKET ........................................................ 26 4.1. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING EXPORTS ............................................................................ 26 4.2. ANALYSIS OF EXISTING SUPPLY FOR EXPORT ..................................................... 27 4.3. ANALYSIS OF COUNTRY WISE EXISTING DEMAND .............................................. 28 4.4. SUPPLY & DEMAND GAP ............................................................................................... 28 4.5. EXPECTED GROWTH OF CLUSTER ........................................................................... 29 Cluster Based Mineral Transformation Plan V2025- Feasibility Study 3 Cluster Study – Dimension Stone Abbottabad/ Mansehra 4.6. POTENTIAL SUPPLY AND DEMAND ............................................................................ 29 4.7. POTENTIAL NICHE MARKETS WITH GROWTH TREND ......................................... 30 4.8. KEY REQUIREMENTS OF POTENTIAL MARKET ...................................................... 31 4.9. ANALYSIS OF CORE COMPETING PRODUCTS AND COUNTRIES ..................... 33 4.10. CLUSTERS EXISTING & POTENTIAL COMPETITIVENESS................................ 34 4.11. MAJOR DRIVERS OF SUCCESS OR FAILURE ...................................................... 34 5. CLUSTER GAP ANALYSIS IN LIGHT OF INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICES ..... 35 5.1. RESERVE MAPPING & ESTIMATION ........................................................................... 35 5.2. INFRASTRUCTURE .......................................................................................................... 35 5.3. TECHNOLOGY ................................................................................................................... 40 5.4. MARKETING ....................................................................................................................... 42 5.5. EXISTING BUSINESS MODELS ..................................................................................... 44 5.6. CLUSTERS EXISTING & POTENTIAL COMPETITIVENESS ................................... 48 6. KEY ISSUES ............................................................................................................... 49 6.1. TECHNOLOGIES, PROCESSES, AND PRODUCTS .................................................. 49 6.2. INFRASTRUCTURE .......................................................................................................... 52 6.3. INSTITUTIONS ................................................................................................................... 58 6.4. HUMAN RESOURCE ........................................................................................................ 60 6.5. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ........................................................................................ 61 6.6. ACCESS TO FINANCE ..................................................................................................... 66 6.7. SOCIAL ISSUES ................................................................................................................ 67 6.8. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ............................................................................................ 67 7. PROPOSED INTERVENTIONS ................................................................................... 69 7.1. NEW/IMPROVED TECHNOLOGIES, PROCESSES, AND PRODUCTS ................. 69 7.2. NEW/IMPROVED INFRASTRUCTURE ......................................................................... 71 7.2.1. MINI-GRANITE CITY IN MANSEHRA ..................................................................................