CHAPTER -III PROFILE OF NASHIK DISTRICT 3.1 Historical Background 3.2 Geographical Information 3.3About Nashik 3.40ccupational structure in Nashik 3.5 Population Density of Nashik 3.6 Map of Nashik District A study of the socio-economic empowerment of Tribal women in Nasliik District 61 CHAPTER -in PROFILE OF NASHIK DISTRICT Introduction :- As other districts of Maharashtra has some famous Historical places in the same manner.The Nashik is known for pilgrimage village as historical evidence is very vast Rama stories are there even pandvas were residing in Nashik so it has all evidences in every field. Historically it is strong, ancient times it known for tribal belt of Sayadri Mountains socially, politically, industrial and even it is called by name wine Hub. As we all know that now Nashik District is called as wine capital of India. 3.1 Historical Background: According to archaeologists is is from 1500-lOOObc to 5000bc firstlyfrom ancient period it was known bydifferent names like padmadnagar janasthan mugal renamed it as Gulshanabad the Nashik got thename as its origin is story of Ramayana laxmana servered the nose (Nashika) it is holy place and pilgrimage centre known for both rama (Nashik) shiva (TRIMBAKESHWAR).the Nashik was reued by many rulers the Maratha regime occupied key position i Nashik after Marathas it was ruled bymusulim and came under rule of british inl818. At the time district was partly distributed in kandesh and ahmednagar. The great leader virsarvarkar is from Nashik who revolt against British. During Britishers the Nashik deolalicamp was head quarter training centre of defence even the airforce services were rendered at the time of British regime. In the post independence Nashik develop as one of leading district of Maharashtra. Development in occupation has increased as agriculture to nearby market so development boosted for industry Nashik is industrialist and agriculturist dietrict of Maharashtra developing very fast. Nashik city has its own personality due to its mythological, historical, social and cultural importance. The city is situated on the banks of the Godavari River. Nashik is also know as " Kashi of South " due to it's historical and mythological significance. Nashik was inhabited since Stone Age as discovered by archeologists. Later Aryan sage Agastv stayed at Nashik on the banks of river Godavari. Lord Ram and Sita spent considerable time at Nashik. Nashik was then known as Padmapur. Pandavas also spent some years at Nashik. During A study of the socio-economic empowerment of Tribal women in Nashik District 62 Mogal rule, Nashik district was known as "Gulshanabad". In 1751, it was named as "Nashik". The famous Kumbha Mela is held after every 12 years at Nashik. Nashik is also famous for the Annual Fair of Infant Jesus. Nashik is also known for holy place. The holy place like Tryambakeshwar and Goddess Saptashrungi fort is in Nashik district. The biggest Govt, organizations like Hindustan Aeronautical Ltd., Air Force Station, Artillery Centre, Currency Note Press, Indian Security Press and Eklahare Thermal Power Station are located in Nashik District. In 1980's Nashik chapter of MIDC was setup by Government for developing industrial zones in Nahisk. Climatic condition and geographical location of Nahisk has been very helpful for development of various industries in Nashik. For Industrial development of Mahai-ashatra, Government of Maharashatra had formed an organization called "MIDC" (Maharashatra Industrial Development Corporation) in August 1962. Aim of this organization was to set and provide basic infrastructure facilities for all industries at minimum affordable rates in all districts of Maharashatra. Some people of Nashik shared this dream and started working towards the industrialization of Nashik. These people were mostly those who had participated in the freedom struggle. Initiative and efforts of such people resulted in the Government acceptance of the proposal for an industrial estate in Nashik. First industrial estate NICE (Nashik Industrial Co-operative Estate) was formed in the co-operative sector in 1962. In the same year, Maharashtra State government also responded by declaring MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation). Industrial Estate is at Satpur village, 7 km from Nasik. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited established unit for production of MIG fighters at Ozar, a village 20 km from Nasik. This production facility in public sector was established in collaboration with the then U.S.S.Rin 1964. In 1967 SICOM (State Investment Corporation of Maharashtra) adapted Nasik as its growth centre. All these events brought Nasik on the industrial map of India. Forming an industrial estate was one thing and attracting investments another. NICE had to undertake the arduous task of attracting entrepreneurs. Local residents, traders and professionals, having no experience in industrial production were convinced and pursued to put money in new ventures. In 1960 Satpur was a small village without even a post office, telephone or electricity. Constructing buildings, roads and other infrastructure proved a Herculean task for the pioneering entrepreneurs. Next on the agenda of NICE was an effort to attract large private sector investment preferably with international collaboration. NICE was rewarded in its efforts when MICO (German multinational) and ABB (Swedish multinational) established their production units. The industry that came to Nasik was mostly engineering, electrical and A study of the socio-economic empowerment of Tribal women in Nashik District 63 pharmaceutical.Thermal power plant at Eklahra near Nasik Road greatly contributed to the power demand of industries. The success of Satpur MIDC creates demand for additional Industrial plots. In 1980 MIDC declared second industrial estate at Ambad, a village located on Mumbai-Nasik road, 10 km from Nasik. All plots in this industrial area are occupied today. NICE has also developed special plots for Women's co-operative and a building with small workshops for women entrepreneurs. Special premises are also donated for the training and production facilities for mentally handicapped persons. Co-operation and support of industry to various local welfare institutes has given a boost to many social schemes. Success of NICE and NIMA (Nasik Industrial Manufacturers Association) at Satpur and Ambad was repeated at Sinnar, a small town 22 km from Nasik. A co-operative industrial estate developed by local initiative in 1982 was followed by formation of MIDC Industrial area at Sinnar in 1988. This area is in the process of development. Additional Sinnar area is being developed as a Mega Industrial estate with state of the art facilities. Trans-national industrial companies are invited to locate their production centres here. Global, experienced development agencies are also invited to plan and execute the project. Residential township will be developed along with this. Sinnar was once famous for its Bidies (type of hand rolled tobacco stick). Today it is planning for the future high tech industries. Now other industrial areas arc also added. Nashik today is one of the fastest growing cities of India and has even been identified as a tier-2 metro. The city's economy is driven chiefly by the engineering and manufacturing industry (which has been around since the seventies) as well as the progressive agriculture in area surrounding the city. Few Successful Projects within MIDC area: *) Mahindra & Mahindra *)MICO( Bosch) *) Crompton Ltd. *) Siemens Ltd. *) Jindal Polyfilms *) Jindal Saw pipes Ltd. *) Atlas Copco Ltd. *) Glaxo Smithkline Pharma Ltd. *) Graphite Vicarb Ltd. A study of the socio-economic empowerment of Tribal women in Nashik District 64 *) Schneider Electricals. *) Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd. *)Ventura Textile Ltd. *) Jyoti Structures Ltd. *) Mahindra Sona Ltd. *) Blue Cross Lab Ltd. *) Hindustan Hardy spicer Ltd. *) Seagram Distillers Ltd. *) WNS Systems *) EPCOS India Ltd. *) Indian Tools *) Taparia Tools *) Innova Rubber Ltd. *) Reliable Group of Industries *) McDowell Ltd. *) Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. *) CEAT Ltd. *) MATRIX Laboratories Ltd. *)Kishco Cutlery Ltd. *) C&M Hatcheries Ltd. *) XLO India Ltd. *)BCL Forging Ltd. *) Gabriel Ltd. *) SWIFTS Ltd. *) ABB Ltd. *) Perfect Circle Victor Ltd. *) Amagic Holographic Systems ( Taiwanese Group) And many more big projects Since last 6-8 years, industrial development has picked up the speed, particularly after declaration of a five-star mega industrial estate on 2700 ha. Land in Sinnar block. Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation approves new industrial estate on Jun 20, 2013.Suresh Mali, the president of Ambad Industries & Manufacturers' Association (AIMA), also supports this news. A study of the socio-economic empowerment of Tribal women in Nasbik District 65 Now Nasik is an important city of Maharashtra, economically and socially the most highly developed state in India. Geographical proximity to Mumbai (Economic capital of India) has influenced its growth in post independence years. Developments of past two decades have completely transformed this traditional pilgrimage centre into a vibrant modem metropolis and Nasik is poised to become a metropolis with global links. New Nasik has come forward out of the dreams, hard work and enterprising spirit of local and migrant people. Development of multiple economic activities in and around Nasik has this common theme of people's initiative and actions, spirit of constant learning and innovating through experiences