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       Highest contribution to • Maharashtra’s GSDP at current prices was US$ 260.4 billion in 2011-12 and accounted for 15.4 per cent of India’s total GDP, the highest among all states. The state’s GSDP at India’s GDP constant prices is estimated at US$ 155.3 billion in 2012-13.

Highest FDI in India • Total FDI in the state stood at US$ 62.8 billion from April 2000 to February 2013, the highest among all states in India.

India’s leading exporter • Maharashtra’s exports totalled US$ 32.04 billion in 2012-13 (April 2012 to August 2012), accounting for 27.0 per cent of total exports from India.

Financial and • The state’s capital, Mumbai, is the commercial capital of India and has evolved into a educational hub of India global financial hub. It is home to several global banking and financial services firms. Pune, another major city in the state, has emerged as the educational hub. Second largest • With a tentative production of 6.9 billion tonnes over 2012-13, the state is the second producer of cotton largest producer of cotton in the country.

• Maharashtra is the most industrialised state in India and has maintained a leading position Industrial powerhouse in the industrial sector in India. The state is a pioneer in small scale industries and boasts of the largest number of special export promotion zones.

• Maharashtra accounts for approximately 38.0 per cent of the country’s automobile output Strong auto sector by value. Pune is the largest auto hub of India, with over 4,000 manufacturing units just in the Pimpri-Chinchwad region. The state also has the largest base of local OEMs.

Note: OEM – Original Equipment Manufacturer FY2010 TradeGrowing and commerce demand hub of Policy incentives FY2020E India • The Government of Maharashtra has several policies in place to set up the Per capita • Mumbai (Maharashtra) is known as right kind of business climate in the Per capita GSDP US$ the trade and commerce capital of state. GSDP US$ India. It is also the financial centre of 1,476. India. • These policies aim to motivate 2,394. investors to invest into various sectors • Maharashtra has emerged as a key in the state, thereby contributing to hub for IT and ITeS, electronics and the overall development of the captive business outsourcing economy. industries. Advantage Maharashtra Rich labour pool Facilitating infrastructure • The engineering sector is delicensed; • Maharashtra has a literacy rate of • The100 perstate cent has FDI a well is allowed-developed in the social, 82.9 per cent and is home to a physicalsector and industrial infrastructure. number of world-class educational Apart from three international and five and IT institutions. domestic airports, the state has two • Due to policy support, there was • The state has a large base of skilled major and 53 minor ports. It also has a wellcumulative developed FDI powerof USD14.0 supply billion grid. into and industrial labour, making it an the sector over April 2000 – February ideal destination for the knowledge- • Maharashtra's infrastructure sector has based and manufacturing sectors. experienced2012, making significant up 8.6 per growth cent ofover total the lastFDI intodecade, the countrywith a substantial in that period rise in the number of industrial clusters and PPP projects.

Source: India 2020 Outlook, Indian Overseas Bank India's main stock exchanges & capital market and commodity exchanges are located in Mumbai.

The most commonly spoken language in the state is Marathi. Konkani, Hindi and English are the other prominent languages.

Parameters Maharashtra

Capital Mumbai Geographical area (sq km) 307,713 Administrative districts (No) 35 Population density (persons per sq 365 Maharashtra is situated in the western region of the country. km)* The state shares its borders with Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Total population (million)* 112.4 Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. On its west is Male population (million)* 58.4 the Arabian Sea. Female population (million)* 54.0

Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males)* 923 Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Thane, Nasik, Solapur, Kolhapur, Sangli, Aurangabad, Amravati and Ratnagiri are some of Literacy rate (%)* 82.9 the major cities of Maharashtra.

Sources: National Portal of India – www.india.gov.in, *Provisional data – Census 2011, Economic Survey 2012-13 Parameter Maharashtra All-States Source

Economy Planning Commission Databook, 2012-13, GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 14.9* 100 current prices

Planning Commission Databook, 2004-05 to Average GSDP growth rate (%)** 14.2 15.6 2012-13, current prices Planning Commission Databook, 2004-05 to Per capita GSDP (US$) 2,293.0* 1,414.2 2012-13, current prices Physical infrastructure

Installed power capacity (MW) 30,354.0 225,133.1 Central Electricity Authority, as of May 2013

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, as of Wireless subscribers (No) 68,400,365 867,803,583 March 2013

Ministry of Communications & Information Broadband subscribers (No) 2,355,047^ 15,050,000 Technology, as of March 2013

National Highway length (km) 4,376 79,116 National Highways Authority of India

Major and minor ports (No) 2 + 53 13+187 Indian Ports Association

Airports (No) 8 133 Airports Authority of India

*In 2011-12, **Calculated in Indian rupee terms, ^As of December 2011-12 Parameter Maharashtra All-States Source

Social indicators

Literacy rate (%) 82.9 74.0 Provisional data – Census 2011

Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 16.7 21.8 SRS Bulletin (www.censusindia.gov.in), 2012 Investment

Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 63.3 193.3 April 2000 to March 2013

Outstanding investments (US$ billion) 1,093.07 10,499.2 CMIE (2012-13)

Industrial infrastructure

PPP projects (No) 88 881 www.pppindiadatabase.com

SEZs (No) 64 386 Notified as of March 2013, www.sezindia.nic.in

*Combined FDI inflows for Maharashtra, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu PPP: Public-Private Partnership, SEZ: Special Economic Zone, SRS: Sample Registration System At current prices, the GSDP of Maharashtra was US$ 260.4 GSDP of Maharashtra at current prices (in US$ billion) billion in 2011-12. 260.4 The GSDP grew at a CAGR of around 15.9* per cent from 234.4 CAGR: 2004-05 to 2011-12. 15.9%* 183.0 170.1 164.2 Maharashtra has the highest GSDP amongst all the Indian 129.0 states. 109.9

92.4

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Source: CMIE *CAGR calculated in rupee terms Note: GSDP - Gross State Domestic Product, CAGR – Compound Annual Growth Rate The NSDP of Maharashtra was US$ 240.0 billion in 2011- NSDP of Maharashtra at current prices (in US$ billion) 12. 240.0 215.5 The CAGR of Maharashtra’s NSDP from 2004-05 to 2011- CAGR: 16.5%* 12 was at around 16.5* per cent. 166.1 154.0 147.6

116.3 Maharashtra has the highest NSDP amongst all the Indian 82.3 98.7

states.

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Source: CMIE *CAGR calculated in rupee terms Note: NSDP - Net State Domestic Product, CAGR – Compound Annual Growth Rate The state’s per capita GSDP in 2011-12 was US$ 2,293.0. Per capita GSDP (US$) 2,293 The per capita GSDP has increased at a CAGR of 14.2* per 2,092 CAGR: cent between 2004-05 and 2011-12. 14.2%* 1,657 1,586 1,508 1,221 1,055

901

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Source: CMIE *CAGR calculated in rupee terms The state’s per capita NSDP in 2011-12 was US$ 2,113.3. Per capita NSDP (US$)

The per capita NSDP has increased at a CAGR of 14.8* per 2,113 cent between 2004-05 and 2011-12. CAGR: 1,924 14.8%* 1,435 1,504 1,356 1,101

803 948

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Source: CMIE *CAGR calculated in rupee terms Over 2011-12, the tertiary sector contributed 59.5 per cent Percentage distribution of GSDP to the state’s GSDP at current prices, followed by the secondary sector (28.0 per cent). CAGR*

At a CAGR of 17.9* per cent, the primary sector has been 59.6 16.3% 59.5 the fastest growing among the three sectors from 2004-05 to 2011-12.

15.7% The secondary sector rose at a CAGR of 15.7* per cent 29.6 28.0 between 2004-05 and 2011-12. It was driven by 17.9% manufacturing, construction and electricity, gas & water 10.4 12.4 supply. 2004-05 2011-12

The tertiary sector expanded at a CAGR of 16.3* per cent Primary Secondary Tertiary between 2004-05 and 2011-12. Growth was driven by trade, hotels, real estate, finance, insurance, transport, Source: Economic Survey of Maharashtra, 2012-13 communications and other services. *CAGR calculated in rupee terms During 2012-13, the total production of pulses and oilseeds Annual production in in the state was 1.2 million tonnes and 5.0 million tonnes, Crop respectively. 2012-13 (‘000 tonnes) Sugarcane 59,689 Sugarcane, cotton, onion, soya bean, banana, jowar Cotton 6,935^ (sorghum) and rice are some of the key agricultural products of Maharashtra. Onion 4,546 Soya bean 4,749 Total food grain production in the state was about 7.3 Banana 4,100 million tonnes over 2012-13. Jowar (sorghum) 990 Overall fruit production in Maharashtra was around 10.8 Rice 2,993 million tonnes during 2010-11. Wheat 878 Bajra (millet) 381 Total food grains 7,265 Total oilseeds 4,995 Total pulses 1,170

Sources: Economic Survey of Maharashtra, 2012-13, Indian Horticulture Database – 2011, National Horticulture Board, Reserve Bank of India ^In ‘000 bales, 170 kg/bale According to the Department of Industrial Policy & Break up of outstanding investments by Promotion, FDI inflows totalled US$ 63.3 billion* from April sector (2012-13) 2000 to March 2013. 2.5%

Over 2012-13, outstanding investments in the state were 19.8% Electricity around US$ 1.09 trillion. 29.3% Manufacturing The services sector accounted for around 35.9 per cent of total outstanding investments, followed by the electricity Services sector (29.2 per cent). Real estate 12.2% 36.1% Others

Source: CMIE Others includes irrigation and mining *Includes Maharashtra, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Maharashtra’s exports totalled US$ 82.2 billion over 2011- Exports trends (US$ billion) 12.

CAGR: 82.2 Exports from the state have increased at a CAGR of 22.9* 22.9%* 67.7 per cent between 2007-08 and 2011-12. 43.0 49.4 48.1 Over 2011-12, the state accounted for 27.4 per cent of the total exports from India.

Major products exported from the state are gems and jewellery, software, textiles, readymade garments, cotton yarn, metal and metal products, agro-based products,

engineering items, drugs and pharmaceuticals and plastic

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 and plastic items. 2007-08

Source: Economic Survey of Maharashtra, 2012-13 *CAGR calculated in rupee terms The state is well connected to its six neighbouring states Road length (km) and other parts of India through 18 National Highways. Road type (As of March 2012) The 93 km long Mumbai-Pune expressway is India's first National highways 4,376 six-lane, concrete, high-speed, tolled expressway, which connects the state capital and financial hub, Mumbai with State highways 34,157 the neighbouring industrial hub, Pune. Major district roads 50,256

As of March 2012, 99.0 per cent of villages in the state were Other district roads 47,529 connected by all-weather roads. Village roads 106,601 MSRTC has been providing passenger road transport Total road length 242,919 service in the public sector since 1948.

As of March 2012, the state had a total road length of Sources: Economic Survey of Maharashtra, 2012-13 Ministry of Road Transport & Highways 242,919 km. MSRTC: Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation

The state had a road density of 133.41 km per 100 sq km of area, as of March 2011. The rail transport system of Maharashtra is very well Growing demand Estimated developed. The state is well-connected to other parts of Metro/mono rail cost (US$ Current status the country with a railway network spanning 5,984 km projects (including 382 km of Konkan Railway). million) Mumbai Metro

The Central Railways and the Western Railways, two of Rail Project the zones of the Indian Railways, have their headquarters Phase-I: Versova- 95% of civil work in Mumbai at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and 517 Churchgate, respectively. Andheri-Ghatkoper completed Forest Department The railway network in coastal Maharashtra is a part of the Phase II: Charkop- 1,810 clearance and Western Railways that spreads across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bandra-Mankhurd Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The Western Railway approval Railways also serves some of the ports on the country’s awaited western coast including the Mumbai port. Konkan Railway Consultant Phase III: Colaba- connects Mumbai with Mangalore in Karnataka. 4,537 appointed in Bandra June 2012 Maharashtra also has an intra-city/sub-urban network of Mumbai Mono railways. The sub-urban railways carry around 6.94 million Rail Project passengers every day. Jacob Circle to 85 per cent work Wadala & Wadala 539 MMRDA has undertaken mono rail and metro rail projects completed. in Mumbai, which are at various stages of development. to Chembur This is the first MRTS project in India being implemented on public-private partnership (PPP) format. Sources: Economic Survey of Maharashtra, 2012-13, MMRDA: Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation has developed a road map Ongoing railway projects for Mumbai Urban TransportGrowing Project demand III. Important projects with an estimated cost of US$ 9.6 billion and a time horizon Route Total of 2031 are: Name of route length estimated cost Current status (km) (US$ million) Fast corridor on Harbour Line between CSTM and Wardha-Nanded Physical progress 285 295.5 Panvel and new suburban corridor on Virar-Vasai (new line) 3.5% Road-Diva-Panvel. Amravati-Narkhed Completed in July 138 101.1 (new line) 2012 Third and fourth additional lines between Virar and Baramati-Lonand Physical progress Dahanu Road, fifth and sixth additional lines 27 91.2 between Borivali and Virar, third and fourth lines (new line) 17% between Kalyan and Kasara, and third and fourth Work of track linking lines between Kalyan and Karjat. Ahmednagar-Beed- completed upto 11.7 261 85.2 Parli- Vaijnath km remaining work is in progress. Extension of Harbour Line from Goregaon to Pen-Roha Physical progress 40 37.4 Borivali. (doubling) 48%. Baramati-Lonand Physical progress 54 25.5 Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor is a mega infrastructure (new line) 95%. project of US$ 90 billion with financial & technical aid from Panvel-Pen Physical progress 35 25.5 Japan, covering an overall length of 1,483 km between (doubling) 72%. Delhi and Mumbai. Work is in progress and is expected to be Panvel-Roha 75 3.2 The corridor will pass through the six states – UP, completed in near future NCR of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra. Source: Economic Survey of Maharashtra, 2012-13 There are three international and five domestic airports in Maharashtra.

International flights operate from the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, Lohegaon Airport in Pune and Dr Ambedkar International Airport in Nagpur.

Maharashtra Airport Development Company Limited is developing additional airports in Maharashtra including Solapur, Shirdi, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Amravati, Jalgaon and a new international airport at Rajgurunagar (Navin Chakan, Pune).

Mumbai Airport is one of the busiest airports in India. In order to reduce congestion in Mumbai International Airport, an additional airport has been proposed at Navi Mumbai. International airport

The total traffic at Mumbai airport was 21.0 million domestic Domestic airport and 9.5 million international passengers in 2011-12.

AAI: Airports Authority of India The total traffic at Pune airport was 3.2 million domestic and 0.6 million international passengers in 2011-12.

Along a coast line of 720 km, there are two principal ports: MbPT and JNPT. In addition, there are 53 minor ports. Minor ports in Maharashtra

• Manori • Harnai • Dahanu JNPT is the country's largest container port. MbPT and • • • JNPT handled 44.09 million tonnes and 48.0 million tonnes Kalyan Dabhol Tarapur of cargo traffic, respectively, over 2012-13 (up to • Thane • Palshet • Nawapur December). JNPT has a container terminal, which has been • Versova • Borya • Satpati developed through private investment on a BOT basis. • Bandra • Jaigad • Kelwa-Mahim • Trombay • Tiwri-Varoda • Arnala The state government has decided to develop minor ports in • Ulwa-Belapur • Purnagad • Datiware the state with the participation of the private sector under • Panvel • Jaitapur • Uttan the control of Maharashtra Maritime Board. In Phase-I, six • Mora • Vijaydurg • Bassein minor ports are being developed. • Mandwa • Deogad • Bhiwandi

• Karaja • Achara • Alibag The Dhamankhol-Jaigad port has become operational, with • Thal • Malvan • Revdanda two cargo berths in the first phase. The Dighi port is ready • • • for commissioning. Rewas Niwti Borli / Mandla • Bankot • Vengurla • Nandgaon • Kelshi • Redi • Murud-Janjira Note: BOT - Build-Operate-Transfer • Sriwardhan • Kiranpani • Rajpuri MbPT - Mumbai Port Trust JNPT - Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust • Dharamtar • Ratnagiri • Mandad • Kumbharu • Dighi

Source: Indian Ports Association; Economic Survey of Maharashtra, 2012-13 As of May 2013, the state had a total installed power Installed power capacity (MW) generation capacity of 30,354.0 MW, up from 26,142.0 MW an year ago. 30,354.0 30,354.0

Thermal power contributed 22,175.20 MW to the total 26,142.0 installed power generation capacity, followed by renewable 20,415.4 21,378.9 22,645.2 power (4,156.82 MW), hydropower (3,331.84 MW) and nuclear power (690.14 MW).

State utilities are the major contributors to total installed power generation capacity in Maharashtra with 12,260.59 MW of capacity, followed by 11,466.07 MW under the private sector and 6,627.34 MW under central utilities. 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14*

Source: Central Electricity Authority *As of May 2013 The industrial sector is the largest consumer of electricity, followed by domestic and agriculture.

Total electricity consumption in the state was 71,711 million kWh during 2012-13 (up to December 2012).

The peak requirement for power in the state stood at 14,048 MW over 2012-13 (up to December 2012).

Maharashtra has a potential for generating 9,361 MW through renewable energy sources. As of December 2012, around 53.3 per cent of the state’s renewable energy potential is yet to be tapped.

Agency Responsibility

Maharashtra State Power Generation Co Limited (MAHAGENCO) Generation

Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Co Limited (MAHATRANSCO) Transmission

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co Limited (MAHAVITARAN) Distribution

Source: Economic Survey of Maharashtra, 2012-13 According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), there were 68.4 million wireless subscribers and 2.5 million Telecom infrastructure (March 2013) wire-line subscribers in Maharashtra, as of March 2013. Wireless subscribers 68,400,365

Wireline subscribers 2,466,496 As of March 2013, the tele-density of Maharashtra was 88.56 per cent. Broadband subscribers 2,355,047* Post offices 12,611** As of January 2013, the state had 12,611 post offices. Teledensity (per cent) 88.56

Maharashtra has the largest broadband subscriber base in Sources: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, India Post, the country. Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, *As of December 2011 **As of January 2013

Major telecom operators in Maharashtra Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) Bharti Airtel Idea Cellular Vodafone Essar Reliance Communications Tata Teleservices Aircel Limited

Sources: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), 82 projects (worth US$ 2,139.0 million) have been sanctioned for Greater Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik and Pune as of March 2013.

As of March 2013, a total of US$ 793.3 million was released for projects under JNNRUM.

Some of the key areas of development are roads and flyovers, water supply, solid-waste management, drainage/storm water, sewerage and mass rapid transport system.

As of March 2013, a total of 31 JNNURM projects were completed in the state. These projects were located in Greater Mumbai, Pune, Nanded, Nasik and Nagpur; related to roads and flyovers, water supply, solid waste management, development of heritage areas, drainage/storm water drains and urban transport. These projects were approved during the period from 2006 to 2010.

As per the Census 2011, out of the total households in the state, 67.9 per cent households had tap water as drinking water facility.

Mumbai has a maximum average water supply of 200 LPCD. The actual water supply in different areas of Mumbai ranges from 90 LPCD to 350 LPCD.

Sources: Department of Environment, Government of Maharashtra, JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development Note: LPCD: Litres per capita per day Project Cost Project Name Sector PPP Type Stage (US$ million) Modernisation of Mumbai International Airport Airports LDOT 1,209.8 Construction Development of an all-weather and Ports BOT 901.7 Construction multipurpose port at Rewas Mumbai Trans Harbour-Link Roads BOT-Toll 1,147.2 Under bidding

Rewas Green Field Port Ports BOT-Toll 745.5 Under bidding

Surat-Dahisar Roads BOT-Toll 527.3 Construction

Mumbai-Pune Expressway Roads BOT-Toll 340.0 In operation

Mumbai Container and Cargo Berth Project Ports BOT-Toll 297.4 Under bidding

Pune Sholapur Package-I Roads BOT-Toll 231.5 Construction JNPT Third Container Terminal, Gateway Ports BOT-Toll 273.3 In operation Terminals India Private Limited (GTIPL) Development of SDC at Chinchwad by MC Municipal infrastructure BOT 3.93 Under implementation Pimpri Chinchwad

Construction & maintenance of public toilets by Municipal infrastructure BOT 0.01 Under implementation Municipal Corporation, Pune

Source: www.pppindiadatabase.com BOT: Build-Operate-Transfer, LDOT: Lease-Develop-Operate-Transfer, SDC: Software Development Centre Some of the operational SEZs in Maharashtra Name/Developer Location Primary industry SEEPZ, MIDC Andheri East, Mumbai Electronics, gems and jewellery Hiranandani Business Park Powai IT/ITeS Infosys Technologies Ltd Mulshi, Pune IT/ITeS Serum Bio-Pharma Park Pune Pharmaceutical and biotechnology EON Kharadi Haveli, Pune IT/ITeS Wipro Hindawadi, Pune IT/ITeS DLF Akruti Hinjewadi, Pune IT/ITeS Maharashtra Airport Development Corporation Mihan, Nagpur Multi-product Dynasty Developers Pune IT/ITeS The Manjari Stud Farm Pune IT/ITeS MIDC Pune IT/ITeS Syntel International Pune IT/ITeS Mangarpatta Township Development and Construction Co Pune Electronics hardware and software MIDC Aurangabad Engineering & electronics Serene Properties Private Limited Thane IT/ITeS Wardha Power Company Pvt Ltd Chandrapur Power sector

Source: www.sezindia.nic.in Some of the SEZs with formal approvals Name/Developer Location Primary industry MIDC Amravati Multi product Maharashtra Airport Dev. Corporation Mihan, Nagpur Multi product Indiabulls Industrial Infrastructure Limited Nashik Multi product Khed Economic Infrastructure Limited Khed, Pune Multi product Marathon Pachin Infrastructure Raigad Multi product Wockhardt Infrastructure Development Limited Shendre, Aurangabad Pharmaceutical MIDC Butibori, Nagpur Textiles MIDC Hinjawadi, Pune IT/ITeS Gorai-Manori-Uttan Essel Infraprojects Ltd Multi services Region, Mumbai Village Ulwe, Navi Navi Mumbai SEZ Pvt Ltd Multi services Mumbai Automobile and automobile M/s Bajaj Auto Limited Waluj, Aurangabad Components Sunstream City Private Limited (Zeus Infrastructure Pvt Ltd) Thane IT/ITeS Sinima Meadows Limited Raigad Multi-services

Source: www.sezindia.nic.in Some of the SEZs with valid in-principal approvals Name/Developer Location Primary industry Supreme Petrochem Ltd Taluk Roha, Raigad Plastic processing Gitanjali Gems Limited Nanded Gems and jewellery Rewas Ports Limited Rewas, District Raigarh Multi product Gitanjali Gems Limited Aurangabad Gems and jewellery Free trade and warehousing zones Jafza Pvt Ltd Raigad (FTWZ) Maharashtra Airport Development Company Limited Nagpur Power Maharaja Multitrade Pvt Ltd Igatpuri, District Nashik Multi-services ISPAT Industries Limited Raigad Multi-product

Gitanjali Gems Limited Nagpur Multi-product

Jaigad, District. M/s. Chowgule Port & Infrastructure Pvt Ltd Port based engineering Ratnagiri,

M/s. Videocon Industries Limited Navi Mumbai Electronic hardware and software

Gitanjali Gems Limited Nashik Multi-services

Source: www.sezindia.nic.in Maharashtra’s education infrastructure consists of 20 universities, 1,00,084 primary schools, 21,884 secondary Education infrastructure (2011-12) schools and higher secondary schools. Primary schools 100,084*

Secondary and higher secondary schools 21,884 The state has 1,004 engineering colleges (diploma, Engineering colleges (diploma, graduate graduate and post-graduate) with an annual enrolment of 1,004 622,045 students. and post-graduate) Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) 766 There are 766 industrial training institutes (ITIs) and 68 Architecture colleges 68 architecture colleges, with an annual enrolment of around 157,523 and 5,871 students, respectively. Arts, Science, Commerce & Law Colleges 2,387 Management Science 508 The state is home to some of the most reputed national R&D institutes, viz., the Centre for Development of Universities 54^ Advanced Computing (C-DAC), the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, the National Environmental Engineering Sources: Economic Survey of Maharashtra, 2012-13, University Research Institute, the National Chemical Laboratories and Grants Commission the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. *Provisional, ^Data for 2012-2013

One of the well-known Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) Literacy rate in Maharashtra is located in Mumbai. Pune is also an important education Overall 82.9% hub of India. Male 89.8% Female 75.5%

Source: Census 2011 (provisional data) The state has a three-tier public health infrastructure, comprising hospitals, primary health centres and health units, community health centres and sub-centres.

As of 2012, the number of beds in various public and government-aided health institutions in the state totalled 1,19,355; the state had 106 beds per 100,000 of population.

As of February 2013, Maharashtra had 498 state level hospitals, 23 district hospitals, 85 sub district hospitals, 458 community health centres 1,811 primary health centres and 10,580 sub-centres.

Health infrastructure (As of February 2013) Health indicators of Maharashtra (October 2012) State level hospitals 498* Population served per government hospital 82,264* District hospitals 23 Birth rate (per thousand persons) 16.7 Sub-district hospitals 85 Death rate (per thousand persons) 6.3 Community health centres 458* Infant mortality rate (per thousand live births) 25 Rural hospitals/cottage hospitals 363 Life expectancy at birth (years) Primary health centres 1,811 Male (2011-15) 68.9 Sub-centres 10,580 Female (2011-15) 72.5

Source: Economic Survey of Maharashtra 2012-13 Sources: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, *As of October 2012 Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin 2012 (www.censusindia.gov.in), Economic Survey of Maharashtra, 2012-13 *As of January 2012 Cricket is the prominent sport in Maharashtra. The other popular sports are hockey and tennis.

The state has a number of sports stadiums located in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur. The most well-known ones are the Wankhede Stadium and the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, the Nehru Stadium in Pune and the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium in Nagpur.

The state has a number of entertainment centres and multiplexes. The most famous entertainment centres include Essel World in Thane. The state is also home to almost all the major multiplex chains in the country including PVR Cinemas, Big Cinemas and Fun Cinemas.

The state has a number of religious places, including the Siddhi Vinayaka temple (Mumbai), Shirdi, Nashik, Sach Khand Shri Huzur Gurdwara (Nanded).

The Gateway of India, Ajanta and Ellora caves, Daulatabad Fort and Khandala are the main tourist destinations in the state.

The Sahara Stadium in Pune has been built with modern outlook and state of the art facilities; the stadium has a seating capacity of about 36,000.

Pune hosted the 3rd Commonwealth Youth Games in October 2008 and saw the following nine sports on the programme; athletics, badminton, boxing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, tennis, weightlifting and wrestling.

Source: Maharashtra Tourism, Government of Maharashtra The resources, policy incentives, infrastructure and climate Memorandums of Understanding for 24 mega investment support investments in the state. proposals worth US$ 3.4 billion were signed at the state government’s two-day Advantage Vidarbha-2013 MIDC is primarily responsible for the development of conference held in Nagpur in February 2013. industrial infrastructure in the state.

MAIDC, founded in 1965, is responsible for development of Key industries in Maharashtra agro-based units in the state. • Pharmaceuticals The Government of Maharashtra is promoting the • Biotechnology development of several special economic zones (SEZs) • IT and ITeS across Maharashtra for sectors such as IT/ITeS, • Electronics pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, textile, automotive & auto- • Engineering components, gems & jewellery and food processing. • Auto and auto components

• Petrochemicals, oil and gas Maharashtra attracted the highest FDI (US$ 62.8 billion) • Food & agro processing from April 2000 to February 2013. The state’s share in proposed investments and employment in India is 9.6 per • Gems and jewellery industry cent and 19.8 per cent, respectively. • Banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) • Textiles MSSIDC was formed in 1962 to provide a new orientation and strength to the development of small-scale industries in the state. Its main objective is to aid, counsel, assist, Note: MIDC - Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation MAIDC - Maharashtra Agro Industries Development Corporation finance, protect and promote interests of small industries. MSSIDC - Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Maharashtra accounts for approximately 18.4 per cent of the country’s pharmaceutical output by value.

As of November 2012, the state had a total of 66 registered biotech units, of which 50 were MSMEs and 16 were large scale units.

Major pharmaceutical units, such as Pfizer, Johnson and Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, Abbott and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, have presence in the state.

Major opportunities have emerged in the pharmaceutical sector, primarily, in the areas of contract research, contract manufacturing and clinical trials.

The state has a well-developed laboratory, research and development infrastructure, and a strong resource pool.

Source: midcindia.org MSME: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Maharashtra is the base for top bio-agri companies such as Monsanto, Mahyco, and Ajeet seeds. Investment opportunities in biotechnology sector

Vaccines The western biotech cluster is India’s leading cluster, accounting for 46 per cent of overall revenue of US$ 261.4 Bioactive therapeutic proteins million. Maharashtra is the top contributor (35.04 per cent) to total biotech revenue. Agriculture sector

Contract R&D Pune-based Serum Institute contributes about 13 per cent and 6 per cent to Maharashtra and India’s biotech revenue respectively. Clinical trials and outsourcing

Mumbai (with a revenue of US$ 56.6 million) and Pune (US$ 21.9 million) have made Maharashtra the leading biotech Source: midcindia.org MSME: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises state in India.

The Maharashtra government has set up an international biotech park in Hinjewadi, 10 km from Pune city. This is the first public-private biotechnology park initiative in the state. Maharashtra declared its Biotech Policy in 2001. Public biotech parks have been developed in the state at MIDC Jalna and MIDC Hinjewadi (Pune).

Five private BT parks are proposed with an investment of about US$ 56 million.

Eight BT-SEZs under the public sector are proposed in the state, with an estimated investment of US$ 738 million. This is expected to generate about 94,000 employment opportunities.

Registered BT units (up to November 2012)

Total units Investment (US$ million) Employment BT units Registered LOI Registered LOI Registered LOI

MSME 50 15 4.8 3.3 872 338

Large 16 7 20.6 9.8 712 931

Source: Economic Survey of Maharashtra, 2012-13 Key players

• GlaxoSmithkline Pharmaceuticals is one of the oldest players in the Indian pharmaceuticals GlaxoSmithkline industry, established in 1924. In 2012, the company earned revenues of US$ 555.4 million. Pharmaceuticals Ltd • The company produces medicines that treat major disease areas such as asthma, virus control, infections, mental health, diabetes and digestive conditions. The company is also a leader in the important areas of vaccines and is developing new treatments for cancer. • The company is headquartered at Mumbai, with manufacturing facilities in Nashik and Thane.

Cipla Ltd • Cipla is one of the Indian majors in the pharmaceuticals sector with revenues of US$ 1.5 billion in 2011-12. It is also one of the oldest players in the sector. • The company has manufacturing units at Vikhroli (Mumbai) and Patalganga.

• Wockhardt, headquartered in Mumbai, is a major player in the integrated healthcare segment. Its market presence covers formulations, biopharmaceuticals, nutrition products, vaccines and Wockhardt Ltd active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). In 2012-13, the company had earned revenues of US$ 1.03 billion. • It has set up a global-scale biopharmaceuticals manufacturing park, the Wockhardt Biotech Park, in Aurangabad. This state-of-the-art complex comprises six dedicated manufacturing facilities, and is designed according to USFDA and EMEA standards.

Lupin Ltd • Lupin is one of the significant players and primarily derives its revenue from formulations. Total revenues of the company in 2011-12 were about US$ 1.45 billion. • The company has its manufacturing plants at Tarapur and Aurangabad.

USFDA: US Food and Drug Administration, EMEA: Europe, the Middle East and Africa IT is one of the top notch sectors in the state, with maximum thrust, development and investment.

As a proportion of national GDP, revenues from the IT & ITeS sector in Maharashtra grew to around 7.5 per cent over 2011- 12 from 1.2 per cent during 1997-98.

Over 2011-12, Maharashtra accounted for around 23.2 per cent of the country’s software exports (made by registered units through STPI). Software exports are estimated to be at around US$ 7.6 billion during 2011-12.

The Government of Maharashtra is focusing on providing IT-related infrastructure, fiscal incentives to IT units and an institutional framework for the IT sector.

Maharashtra has 37 public IT parks established by MIDC and CIDCO. A total of 479 private IT parks have been approved in the state, of which 122 are functional with an investment of US$ 499.3 million, thereby creating employment of about 0.32 million.

The remaining 357 IT parks, with a proposed investment of US$ 2,208 million, have been given Letters of Intent, and are expected to generate 1.6 million employment opportunities.

The prime IT/ITeS clusters are Greater Mumbai, Pune, Thane, and Nasik.

Pune is the leader in business process outsourcing services.

MIDC: Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation CIDCO: City and Industrial Development Corporation STPI: Software Technology Parks of India Nasscom and AT Kearney's report ‘Assessment of 50 Leading Cities’ Infosys Pune complex is the largest facility worldwide for Infosys.

Aurangabad, Nagpur and Nasik are the emerging centres in Maharashtra.

The state generates a majority of its revenues from the US and Europe.

Government initiatives:

Additional floor space index for IT parks and recreational, residential and other support facilities would be provided.

Eligible IT-ITeS units covered under the Package Scheme of Incentives (PSI) would be exempted from the payment of electricity duty.

IT units would be supplied with power at industrial rates.

Property tax shall be levied on IT/ITeS units at par with residential rates.

VAT on the sale of IT products would be generally charged at a minimum floor rate.

Source: midcindia.org, Nasscom and AT Kearney's report ‘Assessment of 50 Leading Cities’ Key players

Accenture • Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with around 259,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. The company has several development centres across India. • It has major operating centres in Mumbai and Pune.

IBM • IBM is one of the biggest IT solutions and product firms having presence across the globe. • It has a significant presence in India with centres in Pune.

• Capgemini is a global IT major headquartered in Paris, France, and operates in more than 40 Capgemini countries. • The company provides solutions across all verticals in industry. It has software centres in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune.

Infosys Technologies Ltd • Infosys is a well-known IT giant with development centres across India. In 2012-13, it earned revenues of US$ 7.40 billion. • The company has a development centre at Wakad, Pune and one of its BPO centre here. Maharashtra occupies an important place in both the production and export of engineering goods from the country.

The engineering industry in the state is highly diversified and produces a large range of machine-parts, from industrial machinery to industrial castings and forgings.

The industry, which was initially concentrated in the Mumbai-Pune belt, has spread all over the state with the major production centres in Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nashik and Kolhapur.

The major engineering items of production and export in Maharashtra are textile mill machinery, machinery for sugar, cement and chemical plants, food processing machinery, construction machinery, tractors, electric power machinery, transmission line towers, automobiles and ship building.

Engineering major Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) plans to set up a new manufacturing facility in Maharashtra for which it would invest US$ 33.17 million.

BHEL is setting up a new power equipment fabrication plant at Bhandara in the Vidharba region of Maharashtra. The greenfield unit is being set up by the company with an initial investment of US$ 92.0 Million and would provide direct employment to about 700 people. It is also setting up a silicon solar cell at Sakoli in the Bhandara district.

On 19 October 2011, Greaves Cotton Limited, one of India's leading engineering companies, inaugurated its state-of-the-art green field plant in Shendra, Aurangabad in Maharashtra, with an investment of US$ 9.2 million. Key players

Larsen & Toubro • Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) is a diversified Indian conglomerate with interests in engineering Ltd (L&T) and construction. Revenues of the company in 2012-13 was US$ 14.2 billion. • It is one of the oldest running companies, headquartered in Mumbai. The company has manufacturing facilities at Mumbai and Ahmednagar.

Greaves Cotton Ltd • Greaves Cotton is one of the oldest and well diversified engineering companies in India. • Its core products include diesel/petrol engines, pumpsets and construction equipment and gensets. • It has manufacturing facilities at Chakan, Chinchwad, Chikalthana, Shendra and Waluj in the state.

Siemens Group • Siemens Group, is a leading inventor, innovator and implementer of leading-edge technology enabled solutions operating in the core business segments of industry, energy and healthcare. • The company is based in Navi Mumbai.

• ABB is one of the leading engineering companies in the world. The ABB group operates in ABB around 100 countries and employs about 130,000 people. • It offers an extensive array of products and services within power and automation technologies. ABB operations in India include 12 manufacturing facilities with over 10,355 employees. • The company has a manufacturing facility in Mumbai. Maharashtra contributes about 10.4 per cent to India’s textiles and apparels output.

The state has the largest area under cultivation for cotton (33.6 per cent).

Maharashtra is the largest cotton producer in India. It accounts for about 65 million kg of cotton production (25 per cent of the country's total production).

Over the period from August 1991 to March 2012, the state witnessed FDI in 122 major textile projects, with an aggregate investment of US$ 219.4 million.

The textile industry is the largest employer in Maharashtra and contributes around 27 per cent to India's total exports.

Textile parks, aimed to provide world-class infrastructural components for the textile sector and enhance productive capacity, are being set up in Maharashtra to maintain its leadership position in textile exports and production.

Some of the textile parks are the Nardhana Textile Park in Dhule, Butibori (Nagpur) Textile Park and Ambernath Textile Park. Government initiatives:

100 per cent FDI is allowed in the textile sector under the automatic route.

New Textile Policy 2011-17 lays emphasis on raising processing units at various levels from cotton to manufacturing textiles for assured long-term development on priority basis in the cotton producing sector, expansion of the textile industry and growth of employment in the state.

The state would provide financial assistance in a manner that effective rate of interest payable by the eligible units would be 0 per cent or 2 per cent.

Maharashtra would provide 10 per cent capital subsidy to new textile units in Vidarbha, Marathwada and Khandesh.

The state government is taking steps to strengthen the textile industry by establishing textile parks in Nagpur, Dhule and Ambernath.

Vidarbha, which has rich cotton belt, would be developed as a textile manufacturing zone.

Source: midcindia.org Key players

Raymond • Raymond was incorporated in 1925 and is a leading Indian textile major. The company is part of global conglomerate Raymond Group. • Raymond was the first in 1959 to introduce a polywool blend in India to creating the world's finest suiting fabric – the Super 240s – made from superfine 11.6 micron wool.

Bombay Dyeing • The Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company Limited’s textile products include bedding range, bedding accessories, bath linen, hotel linen and industrial fabrics. • Product range also consists of bed sheets, bed covers, quilts, duvet covers, dohars, bed in bag sets, blankets, pillow cases, cushion covers, shams, cushions, pillows and bed decor sets, pool towels, bath towels, hand towels and face towels.

S. Kumars’ • S. Kumars’ is one of India's leading textile and apparel companies. With expertise in multi-fibre manufacturing, the company has extended its presence in multiple product categories from fabrics to apparels and home textiles. • Its brands include Reid & Taylor, Belmonte, S.Kumars, Uniformity By Belmonte, Carmichael House and Stephens Brothers.

Siyaram’s • Siyaram Silk Mills, incorporated in 1978, is a leading producer of blended fabrics in India. • The company is one of the most renowned vertically integrated textile companies in the country. It operates the widest range of latest machinery in its eco-friendly plants at Tarapur, Daman and Mumbai. • The company had revenues of US$ 191.7 million for year ending March 2012. Maharashtra has a strong presence in the petrochemicals, and oil and gas sectors.

The petrochemical industry has had significant growth in the state after the installation of offshore oil wells near Mumbai, in 1976.

Mumbai, Nagothane, Rabale & Patalganga are major petrochemical hubs, while Thane, Mumbai, Pune & Wardha are chemical hubs.

The state contributes around 27.4 per cent to the country’s chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas output and around 15.0 per cent of the total production of basic petrochemical products in India.

Opportunities primarily exist in the areas of polymers & plastics, fertilisers and synthetic yarns.

The key competitive strength of the state in this industry is the upstream and downstream linkages for raw materials and products.

The availability of oil & gas from Bombay High oil fields (offshore of Mumbai) has spurred the large-scale development of the chemicals and petrochemicals industries in the state.

Bombay High accounts for over 50 per cent of the country's oil & gas production. Government initiatives: FDI investments in chemicals sector (US$ million)

100% FDI is permissible in the chemical sector. 4,189 3,970 3,780 3,348 Manufacture of most chemical products inter-alia, 2,998 covering organic/inorganic, dyestuffs and pesticides, 2,407 is de-licensed. 2,094 2,150 2,238

Entrepreneurs are allowed to set up chemical industries through the Industrial Entrepreneurs’ Memorandum (IEM) route.

To mitigate the impact of anti-dumping, the

2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 government has imposed a 20 per cent safeguard on 2001-02 soda ash. Source: CMIE Downstream SEZs have been planned to utilise the MIDC: Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation output out of chemical parks. Key players

Oil and Natural Gas Corp • Oil and Natural Gas Corporation ranks as one of the leading oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) companies in the world in the terms of asset value. It is one of the top five companies in India in terms of market capitalisation (US$ 51.7 billion as of 01 July 2013). The company’s revenues for 2012-13 stood at US$ 15.2 billion. • It has a production facility at Uran (Navi Mumbai) and the corporate office is located at Mumbai.

Hindustan Petroleum • Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is one of the Navratna public sector units Corp Ltd (PSUs). • It is a major refining and oil retailing company in India. HPCL’s revenue for 2012-13 was US$ 39.71 billion. • It has an oil refining unit at Mumbai (west coast).

Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is engaged in the marketing and distribution, refining, trading and exploration of petroleum. Revenues of the company for 2012-13 were at US$ 52.57 billion. • BPCL has a refinery at Mumbai.

Reliance Industries • Reliance Industries Limited, with revenues of US$ 68.4 billion for 2012-13, is the largest private Ltd sector firm in India and ranks 99 on the “Fortune 500” companies list based on revenues. • The company has diversified interests in energy, retail, textiles, petrochemicals, infotel and special economic zones. • It has manufacturing facilities at Nagothane, Nagpur and Pathalganga in Maharashtra. Maharashtra accounts for approximately 38.0 per cent of the Automotive hubs in Maharashtra country’s output of automobiles by value.

The major automobile centres in the state include Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad and Nagpur.

Pune is the largest auto hub of India with over 4,000 manufacturing units in the Pimpri-Chinchwad region alone.

Pune is home to large players like Bajaj Auto Limited, Daimler Chrysler Limited, Tata Motors, etc.

Nashik is home to one of India's largest multi-utility vehicle manufacturers – Mahindra & Mahindra Limited.

Audi India has started production of the Audi Q7 luxury SUV in India at its Aurangabad plant in Maharashtra. ARAI, India's premier automotive R&D, testing and certification organisation is present in Pune. Investment opportunities in the auto sector Partnership and alliances for auto component sector India’s first Auto Cluster Development and Research Institute is in Maharashtra. Vehicle retailing Low cost vehicles Nagpur has been identified as the next automobile hub at Advantage Vidarbha Investors Meet 2013: CVs to benefit from increasing infrastructure activity and heightened international interest The city has a centralised location and strong Diversification in two wheeler segment educational infrastructure to fulfil the requirements of skilled labours. Design centres

Auto financing Nagpur has some unutilised industrial infrastructure in the industrial zones of Butibori and Mihan that can R&D be developed to provide adequate facilities to set up auto units. ARAI - Automotive Research Association of India A mega international class expo centre would be set up in or near Nagpur, and events (such as automobiles exhibitions) would be held in the city. Key players

• Bajaj Auto is a major Indian automobile manufacturer. The company is world's fourth-largest Bajaj Auto Ltd two- and three-wheeler manufacturer with revenues of US$ 3.8 billion in 2012-13. The company manufactures and exports scooters, motorcycles and auto rickshaws. • The company is based in Pune with a regional office at Akurdi and manufacturing plants in Chakan (Pune, manufactures motorcycles) and Waluj (near Aurangabad, manufactures motorcycles and three-wheelers).

• Tata Motors Limited is a multinational corporation headquartered in Mumbai, India. It acquired Tata Motors Ltd British automotive brands Jaguar and Land Rover in 2008. • The company is the world’s fourth-largest truck and bus manufacturer. Total revenues of the company in 2012-13 were at US$ 34.8 billion. • The company has an auto manufacturing and assembly unit at Pune. The Pune unit is spread over two geographical regions – Pimpri (800 acres) and Chinchwad (130 acres).

• Formerly known as Bajaj Tempo, Force Motors is a part of Firodia Enterprise that manufactures Force Motors Ltd multi utility vehicles (MUVs), tractors, sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). • Matador was a popular LCV manufactured by Force Motors. The company has a manufacturing unit in Pune. Mahindra and Mahindra • Mahindra and Mahindra is one of the major auto manufacturers of India. The company Ltd generated US$ 8.03 billion of revenues in 2013. • The company’s products include tractors, SUVs and LCVs. It has manufacturing facilities at Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Nashik. Maharashtra is a major trade and tourist destination of India, attracting thousands of tourists from across the world every year.

There are many temples in Maharashtra, some of them being hundreds of years old, constructed in a fusion of architectural styles borrowed from north and south India.

Maharashtra has its own folk music. Folk musical programmes, such as Gondhal, Lavani, Bharud and Powada, are popular, especially in rural areas.

The state is the centre of the Hindi film industry, known locally as Bollywood, and produces the largest number of films in the world.

Maharashtra has a score of pilgrimage destinations, ranging from the ones that centre around mythology (e.g., Nasik; Warkar and Pune) and those celebrating the achievements of religious leaders and reformers (Shirdi, Haji Ali Shrine) to new age pilgrimage destinations such as the Osho Commune at Pune.

Nasik is one of the four sites of the Kumbh Mela, which is held once in every 12 years. It is also known as the place where Lord Ram spent 14 years of exile.

Maharashtra is the first state to declare a tourism district for tourism development. Sindhudurg is the first district in Maharashtra to be declared as a tourism district.

The state has launched Unlimited Maharashtra advertising campaign through newspapers and television channels to attract tourists during summer vacations.

A half-hour ferry ride across Mumbai harbor takes visitors to view the superbly carved 1,300 years old cave temple on the little island of Elephanta, a favorite picnic spot. Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation is the nodal agency for the implementation of Tourism Policy in the state. Funds sanctioned by state and expenditure incurred (US$ million) The action plan in Tourism Policy 2006 has been articulated Funds Amount Expenditure by the state government considering tourism potential, Year Projects coupled with employment potential, for the development of sanctioned received incurred the tourism sector. 2010-11 8 1.8 1.3 0.8 During 2011-12, the state sanctioned US$ 17.8 million for 2011-12 30 17.8 12.0 3.3 thirty projects. Around US$ 12.0 million was released by the state and an expenditure of US$ 3.3 million was incurred.

For 13 projects, the state government has sanctioned US$ 6.5 million and released US$ 2.9 million to MTDC during 2012-13.

Source: Economic Survey of Maharashtra 2012-13 The Government of Maharashtra provides single-window clearance to all units to reduce the average time required for establishment of such units and issue various clearances required for setting up of industries at a single point. The government has taken following steps for setting up committees at various levels:

District-level committee under the chairmanship of the District Collector for proposals from SSI units.

State-level committee under the chairmanship of Development Commissioner (Industries) for MSI/LSI units.

Mega projects committee under the chairmanship of Secretary (Industries) for mega projects and FDI proposals.

A common application form (CAF) to be evolved for every applicant seeking to set up an industry and/or expansion unit and development of information system/software to process such applications online.

Representatives of the concerned departments from whom the clearances are required to be the members of or invitees on the district, state and mega projects committees. The final decision will be given as far as possible within 30 days of receipt of dully filled CAFs. Agency Description Contact information

The work of the Directorate of Industries, Maharashtra state, Development Commissioner of is mainly confined to the development and progress of large- Industries scale, small-scale and cottage industries in the state. The Government of Maharashtra Department of Industries was reorganised and the Directorate of Industries Directorate of Directorate of Industries was formed in August 1960. Control New Administrative Building, Industries of cottage industries was transferred to the Directorate of 2nd Floor, Opposite Mantralaya, Industries with effect from 1st December, 1960. Mumbai Maharashtra-400 032 It also assists in the formulation and implementation of Phone: 91-22-22028616 various policies and promotional schemes. [email protected] Agency Description Contact information

The objective of the company is to make available to the farmers of Maharashtra standard quality fertilisers, pesticides, agro engineering implements & animal feed to the extent required & at the time of requirement & at competitive Rajan House rates. Maharashtra Agro 2nd Floor

Industries Prabhadevi Maharashtra Agro Industries Development Corporation Mumbai-400 025 Development Limited (MAIDC) has also been designated as the state Phone: 91-22-24300823 Corporation Limited nodal agency by Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Email: [email protected] (MAIDC) Government of India. In its role as state nodal agency, it Website: www.maidcmumbai.com scrutinises & forwards various proposals of entrepreneurs under different schemes of assistance from the Government of India. It also helps entrepreneurs in preparing projects, selecting the area, etc. Agency Description Contact information

1. The objectives of MIDC are as follows:

a) To achieve balanced industrial development of Maharashtra with an emphasis on developing parts Udyog Sarathi and underdeveloped parts of the state. Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (E) Maharashtra b) Infrastructural development of each and every district Mumbai-400 093 Industrial of Maharashtra. Phone: 91-22-26870052/54/73 c) Facilitate entrepreneurs in setting up industries at Development Fax: 91-22-26871587 various locations. Corporation (MIDC) Email: [email protected]

Website: www.midcindia.org MIDC is an agent of the state government for carrying out activities of acquisition and disposal of land, provision of infrastructure facilities and providing other services to industrial centres. Approvals and clearances required Respective departments

Prior to setting up the unit

Registration Development Authority Allotment of land/shed

Permission for land use Industrial Development Authorities

No-objection certificate under the Water Act, 1974 and the Air Act, 1981 Pollution Control Board

Approval for construction activity and building plan Development Authority

No-objection certificate Fire Department

Provisional Trade Tax registrations Central and State Excise Departments Registration under Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 Approvals and clearances required Respective departments

Before commencement of production

No-objection certificate under the Water Act, 1974 and the Air Act, 1981 Pollution Control Board

No-objection certificate Fire Department

Permanent Trade Tax registration under Central Sales Tax Act, 1956 Central and State Excise Departments Registration under Central Sales Tax Act, 1956

After commencement of production/activity

Registration Industries Department Cost parameter Cost estimate Source

Commercial: US$ 0.3 to US$ 1,456.5 Maharashtra Industrial Development Land (per sq m) Corporation (MIDC) Industrial: US$ 0.2 to US$ 728.3

Commercial: US 9 cents to US 16.6 cents

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Power (per kWh) Agricultural: US 3.2 cents to US 4.4 cents Co Ltd (MAHAVITARAN)

Industrial: US 8.1 cents to US 12.3 cents

Skilled: US$ 2.4 to US$ 5.1

Ministry of Labour and Employment, Labour (per day) Semi-skilled: US$ 2.3 to US$ 4.8 Government of India

Unskilled: US$ 2.2 to US$ 3.7 Organic Farming Policy 2013

Objective • To promote and encourage organic farming in Maharashtra.

Industrial Policy of Maharashtra, 2013

Objectives • To retain Maharashtra’s leadership position in industrial investment within the country. • To create more employment opportunities. Read more

Textile Policy of Maharashtra, 2011-2017

Objective • To lay a special emphasis on raising processing units at various levels from cotton to manufacturing textiles for assured long term development on priority basis in the cotton producing sector; expansion of the textile industry and growth of employment in the state.