GOVERNMENT OF KERALA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE DISTRICT INDUSTRIES CENTRE ERNAKULAM INDUSTRIAL POTENTIAL SURVEY REPORT OF ERNAKULAM Prepared and Published by DISTRICT INDUSTRIES CENTRE KUNNUMPURAM CIVIL STATION ROAD,KAKKANAD,ERNAKULAM PH: 0484-2421432,2421461,FAX – 0484 2421461 E mail- [email protected], [email protected] Web site: www.dic.kerala.gov.in Industrial Potential Survey of Ernakulam District PREFACE An Industrial Potential Survey of Ernakulam District, the industrial capital of Kerala, definitely will be a reflection of the State as a whole. The report is prepared on the basis of available information in different sectors.The survey report discloses the existing industrial scenario of the district and it mainly aims to unveil the potentially unutilized areas of the industry in Ernakulam. We hope this document will provide guidance for those who need to identify various potential sources/ sectors of industry and thereby can contribute much to industrial development of the district and the State. I hereby acknowledge the services rendered by all Managers, Assistant Directors, Assistant District Industries Officers, Industries Extension Officers ,Statistical wing and other officers for their sincere effort and whole hearted co-operation to make this venture a success within the stipulated time. I am grateful to all the officers of other departments who contributed valuable suggestions and information for the preparation of the report. Kakkanad General Manager, 30-11-2017 District Industries Centre, Ernakulam. INDEX Contents Page No Scope & Objectives 1 Methodology 2 Chapter I:- District 3 1.1. Introduction 3 1.2 Location and extent 3 1.3 District at a glance 5 Chapter II:-Resource Analysis 7 2.1 Agricultural resources 7 2.2 Surface water resources 9 2.3 Animal Husbandry 13 2.4 Fisheries resources 15 2.5 Mineral resources 16 2.6 Forest resources 17 2.7 Human resources 18 2.8 Education 19 2.9 Health 21 2.10 Unemployment 22 2.11 Tourism 22 Chapter III :-Infrastructure 25 3.1 Transport 25 3.2 Communication 30 3.3 Power 32 3.4 Markets 34 Industrial Potential Survey of Ernakulam District 3.5 Social Infrastructure 35 3.6 Banking 35 Chapter IV : Industrial Scenario 41 4.0 Industry at a glance 43 4.1 Large Scale industries/PSUs/ major industries 49 4.2 Industrial Land in the district 58 4.3 Industrial Estates 59 4.4 KINFRA/INKEL/KSIDC /Other industrial parks 62 4.5 Industrial land identified from local bodies 64 4.6 Future land availability 66 4.7 Co-operative Societies 67 4.8 Major industrial activity of the panchayath(nano/household) 68 4.9 Activities of locational advantage/Geographic indication 70 4.10 Kudumbasree 71 4.11 Traditional Industries 71 4.12 Other Infrastructure Facilities 72 i) Research & Development Centres in the district 72 ii) Incubation centres 72 iii) Start ups 73 iv) Entrepreneurship Development Clubs 73 v) Ancilliary Industries 74 4.13 Industrial Cluster Development 75 4.14 Major exports/ Export potential 77 4.15 SWOT Analysis 78 Chapter V :-Potential sectors/areas identified in the district 86 5.1 Infrastructure facilitated growth 86 5.2 Potential MSEs in the district 94 5.3 Classification of Potential Sectors 101 5.4. Blockwise Potential of Resources and Skills 104 5.5 General issues raised by MSMEs 107 5.6 Suggestions 108 5.7 Implementation Strategy 108 5.8 Conclusion 109 APPENDIX I 110 Registered Co-operative Societies. 110 APPENDIX II 132 Panchayathwise industrial activities. 132 APPENDIX III 138 Panchayathwise Kudumbasree –micro units registered 138 APPENDIX IV 142 Entrepreneurs Development Clubs registered at DIC 142 ******** Industrial Potential Survey of Ernakulam District Scope & Objectives The present Industrial Potential Survey is focused on the District of Ernakulam as a whole. The survey has been undertaken with the following objectives. i) To identify the natural resources such as agriculture, water, forest produces, milk & meat etc…. ii)To explore the possibility of promotion of nano /household industries in rural areas as well as urban areas. After identifying these categories of industries prototype/mini cluster development activities can be proposed. iii) The skilled human resources should be identified and their skill should be made use of for entrepreneurial development. iv)To assess the existing industrial activities of the district in calculating the local demand and utilization of available resources. v) To identify locations for viable projects in Small Scale Sector. vi)Setting up of various industrial parks/ special industrial zones and there by creating wide opportunity for entrepreneurs to develop their venture on sustainable basis. Prepared & Submitted by District Industries Centre,Eranakulam 1 Industrial Potential Survey of Ernakulam District Methodology The data/information for this survey was collected from both primary and secondary sources. The primary data has been gathered by the officers of the field level by visiting various offices of the related interest in the district after having detailed discussion with the officials and field visits. The secondary data are collected from various printed media published by Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Directorate of Census, Directorate of Agriculture, Textiles, Directorate of Employment and various other publications. 2 Prepared &Submitted by District Industries Centre, Eranakulam Industrial Potential Survey of Ernakulam District Chapter I District 1.1 Introduction Ernakulam is the major industrial, financial and commercial hub of Kerala. The existing as well as booming industries have facilitated the faster growth of the city.Tourism has also contributed heavily to the GDP of the district. The city with its temples, old churches and its culture is ranked first in the number of tourists visiting Kerala. Cochin International Airport is located in northern part of the district at Nedumbasseri village in Angamaly. Owing to the international airport, water ways, railways, and road ways, Ernakulam is one of the most connected districts in the State. 1.2 Location and extent Ernakulam district formed on 1st April 1958 carving areas of erstwhile Travancore- Kochi-Malabar kingdoms. The present Ernakulam District include Paravur, Aluva, Kochi, Kanayannoor, Muvattupuzha, Kunnathunadu, Kothamangalam Taluks which come under Fortkochi and Muvattupuzha Revenue Sub Division. Its headquarters is located at Kakkanad, a suburb of Kochi city. The borders of the district are the Arabian Sea in the West, Thrissur District in the North, Idukki District in the East and Alappuzha and Kottayam District in the South. Kochi is the Municipal Corporation and there are 13 Municipalities namely Aluva, Angamaly, Kalamassery, Kothamangalam, Muvattupuzha, North Paravoor, Maradu, Perumbavoor, Thrikkakara,Thripunithura,Piravom ,Koothattukulam and Eloor. In Ernakulam there are 15 Development Blocks,84 Panchayats,13 Municipalities and 1 Corporation. Ernakulam district covers an area of 305826 hectare located on the Western Coastal Plains of India. The Periyar River, Kerala's second longest river, flows through all the taluks except Muvattupuzha. The Muvattupuzha River and a branch of Chalakkudy River also flow through the district. The district has a moderate climate, and mostly falls within the Malabar Coast moist forests eco region, while the highlands are part of the South Western Ghats moist deciduous forests eco region. The district includes the largest metropolitan region namely, Greater Cochin and hence is the highest revenue yielding district in the State and is also known as the commercial capital of Kerala. The district provides excellent infrastructural facilities. Prepared & Submitted by District Industries Centre,Eranakulam 3 Industrial Potential Survey of Ernakulam District Kochi is a commercial hub for the central Kerala. The higher GDP and per-capita income promotes the retail business. The major retail ventures in Kochi are in Gold, Textile, Furniture and Home Accessories and Home Appliance. Kochi houses the most number of shopping malls in Kerala. Oberon Mall is the first mall started in the city. Gold Souk Grande Kochi, Abad Nucleus Mall, Bay Pride Mall, Central Square Mall are the major malls in the district. Apart from these, the Lulu Cochin Mall, the largest shopping mall in India, located in Edapally town of Kochi, Kerala. Kochi is home to the International Pepper Exchange, where black pepper is globally traded. The Spices Board of India is also headquartered at Kochi. The Cochin fishing harbor, located at Thoppumpady is a major fishing port in the State and supplies fish to the local and export markets. Central Government establishments like the Coconut Development Board, the Coir Board, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA),Central Institute of Fisheries Technology(CIFT),Centre for Bio Polymer Sciences and Technology(CBPST) and the Spices Board are also located in the city. 4 Prepared &Submitted by District Industries Centre, Eranakulam Industrial Potential Survey of Ernakulam District 1.3 DISTRICT AT A GLANCE Date of formation 1st April 1958 i) Latitude 10.000 N ii) Longitude 76.150 E iii) Geographical Area 305826 Hec Demography Total population (2011)census 3282388 Male 1619557 Female 1662831 Sex Ratio(female per 1000 males) 1028 Population Density 1069 Decadal Growth Rate 5.6% Child population(0-6years) 304242 PerCapita income(2015-16) 146518 Constant price Total literacy rate(2011) 95.68% Male literacy rate 97.14% Female 94.27% Administrative setup Taluks 7 Villages 124 Gramapanchyat