As many as seven new industrial estates spread over 1,911 ha will come up in Gujarat. The state government also plans to provide incentives to promote industries and research and development.
Seven new GIDC estates are proposed in Ode-Anand, Khandivav-Balasinor, Morbi, Madhiya-Bhavnagar, Dahej-SEZ, Bharuch, bulk drug park in Jambusar and Dhrol- Jamnagar.
The state already has 224 estates spread over 40,000 acre. Five new agro parks and seafood parks each will also be established.
A budget of Rs 5,997.24 crore has been sanctioned for the Industries Department. The state government plans to promote small scale industries and cover over 1.29 lakh beneficiaries through its schemes. A provision of Rs 486 crore has been made for the same.