Industrial Policy of Ahmedabad
The Industrial Policy of Gujarat assumes the role of a lighthouse giving futuristic direction to the process of industrialization. In fact, it also reflects the commitment of the State towards the achievement of sustainable industrial development. In the rapidly changing current scenario, it is more than imperative that the Industrial Policy adopts a pro-active approach rather than a reactive approach and that Government should encourage free market forces to decide the course of development and to intervene only when the interests of the society in general and investor community in particular are found to be at peril.
The main objectives of the Industrial Policy of the state of Gujarat are stated as below:
* To create a favorable environment for the investors who would be inspired to think of Gujarat first for his investment plans thereby enabling Gujarat to emerge as the most competitive destination for investment in the 21st century.
* To equip new entrepreneurs as well as existing enterprises with the latest information in relevant field(s).
* To strengthen the facilitation mechanism at the Government level – both at the state and district levels.
* To sensitize the administration to the needs of the industries.
* To implement the concept of e-governance in letter and spirit.
* To further strengthen the current mechanism for redressal of
legitimate Grievances.
* To develop the best of infrastructure facilities by infusing private sector investment.
* To empower the industrial estates to undertake developmental responsibilities.
* To enhance the quality of life in the state, as viewed by investors.
* To establish strategic linkages between educational institutions including universities and the industries to meet with future requirements of manpower, by introducing appropriate courses.
* To take suitable measures for development of human resources through capacity building and skill up-gradation for enhancement of productivity.
* To evolve a conducive business environment by introducing labour reforms
* To bring about simplification of rules, regulations and procedural aspects.
* To arrest environmental degradation
* With Sardar Sarovar Project on Narmada River nearing completion, Gujarat will witness a boom in agriculture sector and the state plans to capitalize on the increased agro production to process this wealth into profitable venture by developing necessary infrastructure.
* To strengthen the mature manufacturing segments in the state.
* To promote industries which are labour-intensive in nature to create large-scale employment opportunities in the state
* To provide assistance to small-scale industries for healthy growth.
* To strengthen existing industrial clusters and promote new clusters.
* To assist small and medium industries in getting bank finance.
* To inculcate a sense of ‘Quality Consciousness’ by promoting R & D efforts in the industries.
* To assist industries in adopting technology up gradation programmes.
* To tailor policies to combat any adverse effect on account of the impact of WTO regime on various sectors of industries in the State.
* To equip the industries in Gujarat to meet with the challenges of WTO regime as also exploit the opportunities to their advantages.
* To assist industries in arresting industrial sickness.
* To project and to establish Gujarat as second to none in terms of ‘quality’ and ‘brand image’ of products, on international platform
* To ensure adequate supply of natural gas available from Gujarat at competitive tariffs to the industrial units in Gujarat.
* To rationalize tax regime.
* To bridge the gap between self-actualization needs of Non-Resident Indians/Gujaratis and the developmental requirements of the state
* To promote port-driven industrialization
* To correct regional imbalances
* To address developmental aspect of specific issues like Fisheries Development, empowerment of tribals by creating employment opportunities in their respective regions and accentuating the developmental pace of Kutch district.