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65 CHAPTER: 3 : LOCATION AND BRIEF HISTORY OF SATPUR INDUSTRIAL AREA Chapter Index Page No. 3.1 Historical and Industrial importance of Nashik. 66 3.2 Location of Satpur Industrial Estate. 72 3.3 Geographical features of Nashik. 74 3.3.1 Demographic features (Population) 77 3.3.2 Climate 80 3.3.3 Industrial Facilities 81 3.3.4 Infrastructural facilities in Satpur Industrial Area 86 3.3.5 Growth of SSI in Satpur Industrial Area 99 66 CHAPTER : 3 : LOCATION AND BRIEF HISTORY OF SATPUR INDUSTRIAL AREA 3.1 Historical and Industrial importance of Nashik. The name of Nashik District has its origin in the story of Ramayana. o Lord Rama, his wife Sita and Brother Lakshmana dwelled at Panchavati, Nashik, during the period of their exile for 14 years. Lakshmana severed the nose (Nashik, a Sanskrit word) of Ravana's sister Shurpanakha who insisted to marry, Lakshamana. Thus, the Nashik was originated. Nashik is more famous as holy pilgrimage centre and as the head quarter of the territorial division. The district popularly known as Nasik is spelt as 'Nashik' in the Gazette notification of Maharashtra state and pronounced as 'Nashik' in Marathi. Nashik is also known as Banaras of the south, because of its religious importance. In-fact Nashik is one of the four places in India, where 'Nectar' the immortal drink of the Gods is supposed to have fallen at Trimbakeshwar according to Hindu mythology. Nashik situated on the bank of Godavari, has become a place of pilgrimage of the Hindus. All sacred places are ... 1) Panchavati : The word Panchavati actually means a place where five banyan trees grown in a cluster. This is the place where Rama, Sita and Lakshamana lived during their exile. Nashik, Panchavati was the home of God and Goddesses. Its Jungles have sheltered sages, saints and devotees 67 like Ramdas Swami and Ahilyabai Holkar. Their meditations and devotions have made this area sacred. 2) Ramkund : It is believed that, Lord Rama & Sita used to bathe in a tank during their exile and hence it was called 'Ramkund'. The Ramkund was rebuild in 1696 by Chitrarao Khatarkar. The holy kund is 27 Mts by 12 Mts. In this Kund every Hindu wishes his/her ashes to be immersed so as to attain Moksha and hence the bones of deceased parents are brought by pilgrims to Ramkund. 3) Kalaram Temple : The temple of Lord Shriram was built in 1782 by Sardar Rangrao Odhekar. A 5.18 meters high wall of plain dressed stone surrounds a wall kept enclosure 74.67 meter long by 32 meter broad. There is a gold plated, copper peak on the temple, which looks beautiful by day and night. There are standing images of Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana of black stone about two feet high finished. 4) Naroshankar Temple - Naroshankar's Temple also called as the temple of Rameshwar. The temple was built in 1747 by Naroshankar Rajebahaddar of Malegaon. There is a large bell in the middle of the temple, which is of 1.82 meter in circumference at the top. It is said to be brought from Basseen by Sardar Naroshankar and hence this bell is called as "Naro-Shankar's Ghanta" (bell) 5) Sita Gumpha (Sita cave) :- About 5o meter of north east of the Kalaram temple to be believed to have sprung from the five big trees which gave its area to Panchavati is the Sita Gumpha. It was in this cave that Lord Rama 68 used to hide Sita when he had to leave her and it was from hear that Sita was abducted by Ravana in a disguised religious beggar. 6) Sundar Narayan Temple : This temple was built by Yashwant Chandrachud in 1756. In the Shrine there are three black stone images of Narayana, Lakshmi and Vrinda. 7) Kapaleshwar Temple - About 30 meters from Ramkund, this is the temple of Shiva Kapaleshwar or the skull wearing Mahadeva. The only object of worship is a Linga' which has no guardian bull (Nandi). This is the only temple of Lord Shiva without bull in India. The inertia was built by Kolis in 1738 and the outer western part was built by Jagjivanrao Powar, a Maratha officer in 1763. 8) Tapovan :- Is about 1.6 Km east of Panchvati Lord, Rama cleared this place of the demons (Rakshasas) who were putting obstacles in the performance of the Yogis by the Sages and seers. There is a fine temple of Lakshamana built in 1817 by Virbai Mauhi. There is the influence of the Godavari and the Kapila river and hence is known as 'Kapila Sagar Tirtha'. There are also shrines of Gopal Krishna and Lakshmi Narayana. 9) Muktidham Temple : This temple is located near Nashik Road railway station, about 6 Kms South west of Nashik city. This temple was built in 1971 by J. D. Bytco. The temple is pure white, the color of holpriose and peace. This temple is made up of marble tiles. This temple has been inscribed with 18 verses of the Bhagwad Gita on its walls. 69 10)Trimbakeshwar :- Is about 30 kins from Nashik, which is regarded as one of the twelve 'Jyotirlingas' in the country. "Kumbh Mela' is held at this place after every twelve years. Industrial importance of Nashik: Nashik city already has gone ahead in industrialization. Nashik is being developed in industrialization as Mumbai, Pune and Thane. British government established India Security Press at Nashik Road in 1923. The Walchand group started first Rawalgaon sugar factory in Malegaon in 1933. Loom industry was started at Malegaon in 1935. The production of "Paithani" was started at Yeola in 1937. Sinnar Industry: After seeing the good response of the people in industrialization MIDC decided to develop the industries in Malegaon near Sinnar. The area of 7000 hectors was granted for it. The number of unemployees was increasing in Sinnar area due to no jobs except 'bidi' industry. Contemporary M.L.A. Shri. Surybhan Gadakh started various industries in 1982. The total 411 plots were distributed for it. Again 103 plots, including 74 for women were distributed in 1993. Mr. Surybhan Gadakh & Mr. Tukaram Dighole worked hard for this industrial area. First of all Compllin Grone started 'Liva Farma Industry' there and then Sarda Paper Mill, MDS Switch Gears, VIP bags, Brook Brond, Wadilals, Jindal, Larsan & Tubro and many other projects developed here. Nowadays 15000 skilled and non-skilled workers are working here and export of 600 to 700 crores Rs. is gained every year. 70 Agricultural Industry in Nashik District: Nowadays agriculture in Nashik district has been changed. It has become more commercial. The grapes of Nashik district are being sent to abroad. The farmers export it to various countries. The rice of Igatpuri and Ghoti is very famous in the state. Grape, Onion, Sugar cane and Nilgiri of Nashik is famous in the state and nation. Grape-Wine projects are developed in this district. Wine Park : The progressive farmer of Pimpalgaon (B), Mr. Madhavrao More began the wine park at Vinchoor. Another wine project has been started in Dahyane by P. Kalani group. There is a modern wine project Sula wine near Gangapur Dam. Vishwas More's wine project, Ashok Gaikwad's N.D. wines, Rajdhir wines of Deola are some famous project in Nashik District. Sugar Industry : There are seven sugar factories in Nashik District. Niphad, Kadwa, Vithewadi, Palase, Ravalgaon, These factories are producing sugar and allied products. Ranwad & Dabhadi (Girna) factories are ill factories. Due to the lack of sugar cane the sugar industry is marching towards decline. Textile (Cloth) Industry of Malegaon : Hand looms have been there in Malegaon since 1935. A mill and five units of ready made clothes are there in this city. Malegaon is known as the Manchester of India in Industrialization. The turnover of handloom is near about Rs. 3.5 crores everyday. There are 1,00,000 handlooms with 4,00,000. Out of the total workers 50,000 workers are women and 30,000 are children. Nobody thinks about child labour. And researcher thinks that poverty leads to labour in childhood. Figure 3.1: Map of Satpur Industrial Area 72 3.2 Location of Satpur Industrial Estate: Being the centre of industrialization, Nashik has the natural gift of suitable atmosphere and ample water. The borders of Nashik district are touched to Dang of Gujrat state, Surat, Jalgaon, Dhule, Aurangabad, Nagar & Thane. Nashik District is fulfilled with the water of Godavari, Darana, Kadwa, Girana, Mosam, Damanganga & Vaitarana rivers. There are oil mills, rice mills & saw mills in Nashik district. Different small and cottage industries were also developed in this district. These industries were mainly based on man power. At the beginning of 20th century Late Mr. Waje began the 'Bidi' (A smoking stick which is made by Tendupatta and Tobacco) industry in the village Dubere. The great project of India Security Press was started by the central govt, in 1923. At the same time central railway began the workshops at Manmad and lagatupuri. Walchand Group started the sugar factory at Ravalgaon in 1933. The industrial progress of Nashik was brought into the focus when Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (H.A.L.) was established in Ozar in 1964. Satpur industrial area is located 7 km away from Nashik to the west. Establishment of Nashik Industrial Cooperative Estate (NICE) in 1962 is called as the revolution in industrial development of Nashik. The founders of the institute Late Babubhai Rathi, Late D.S. Potnis, Late Dadasaheb Andhrutkar worked hard for the industrial development. State government selected Satpur as the centre for Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) in 1962.