“I shall work towards creating
a better Kutch and ensure that it gets
the due attention from all over the world”Shri Narendra Modi,
Honorable Prime Minister - INDIA
Smt. Anandiben Patel
Honorable Chief Minister, Gujarat
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Focal Theme
Kutch literally means something which intermittently becomes wet and dry. A large part of this district is known as 'Rann
of Kutch' which is a shallow wetland that submerges in water during the rainy season and becomes a sandy dry desert
during other seasons. Locally known as 'Safed Rann', this white desert is famous for its marshy salt pans which become
snow white after the shallow water dries up each season before the monsoon rains.
Kutch is also very famous for ecologically important Banni grasslands with their seasonal marshy wetlands which form
the outer belt of the Rann of Kutch.
Kutch district is inhabited by various groups and communities. Many of these have reached this region after centuries of
migration from neighbouring regions of Marwar (Western Rajasthan), Sindh, Afghanistan and even further.
Even today, one can find various nomadic, semi nomadic and artisan groups living in Kutch.
KUTCH
Kutch nahi dekha kuchh nahi dekhato
Hon'ble Minister Finance, Tourism and Industry, Govt. of Gujarat Shri Saurabhbhai Patel, Mr. Devang Patel, Hon'ble Minister of Transport Shri Vijaybhai Rupani, and CCIK,President Shri Rajesh Bhatt.
Historically Kutch was not considered a very
happening tourist destination, due to its
location and submerged geography. The
situation seemed to have worsened after the
disastrous Kutch earthquake in 2001. But in
the next decade, the economy took an almost
miraculous jumpstart due to the intense
efforts of the, then CM of Gujarat - Shri
Narendra Modi. Kutch today is a growing
economic and industrial hub in one of India's
fastest growing states - Gujarat.
Its location on the far western edge of India
has resulted in the commissioning of three
major ports Gandhidham, Kandla and
Mundra. These ports get most of the
advantage of Gulf and Europe via sea route.
With good quality road ways connectivity; a
large part of the growth came after the
intense development by the state
government as part of 2001 earthquake relief.
Moreover, due to the existence of three major
ports, transportation as a business has also
rampantly thrived.
Since old times, the people of Kutch have
formed the backbone of trade between
Gujarat mainland and Sindh. After the
formation of Pakistan this trade freezed for a
while, but due to the inception of the Kandla
KUTCH - THE ECONOMY
Other major Industries in Kutch are:
Tata Power's first 4000 MW Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP) of India.
Adani Power has a 3300 MW plant and is on track to complete the
installation of 10,000 MW projects by 2015.
The other major companies are the Welspun Group of Companies,
Ajanta Clocks, Orpat, JayPee Cements, Electrotherm, SAL Group, AMW
Jindal Steel,Anchor and many more.
Kutch is mineral rich region with very large reserves of Lignite, Bauxite, Bentonite, Gypsum
among other minerals. Kutch got tax break for Industries for 15 years after the major
earthquake on January 26, 2001. Kutch also houses the cement plant of Sanghi Industries Ltd,
which is India's single largest Cement Plant. The company is now planning to increase the
capacity at its Abdasa location plant from 3–9 million tons per annum. By 2015, the company
plans to produce 20 million tons of cement.
Kandla is yet another major port, considered as a gateway to North. It is managed by the
The prime focus of Vibrant Kutch 2015 is inclusive development in key areas such as:
Innovation, Sustainability, Industries, Technology, Youth & Skill Development, Knowledge
Sharing and Networking. Also, this Expo & Summit will be an ideal convergence for Kutch
Industries and people to showcase their strengths, highlight business opportunities, facilitate
knowledge dissemination etc. It also provides an attractive opportunity to its participants to
understand the potential of Kutch in various sectors.
It also provides a platform to interact with policy makers, industry leaders, and renowned
VIBRANT KUTCH EXPO & SUMMIT 2015
VKES 2015 will be one of a kind display expo; something that has never been witnessed by
people of Kutch and its Industry. This display shall be sharing all the developments, newer
projects and vision of growth. Summit at VKES 2015 will be organised concurrently with Expo
with an aim to bridge the gap between Kutch industries and other national as well as
international players. Moreover, internationally acknowledged and successful 'Kutchis' hailing
from over 40 different countries shall be making a memorable visit to their native soil.
VKES 2015 will be organised during the time of Rann Utsav (1st December 2014 to 7th March
2015). Strategically located in Bhuj, VKES 2015 shall be very convenient for not only local people
but also for tourist who visit Rann Utsav.
VKES 2015 - HIGHLIGHTS
SUMMIT
SEMINAR
EXHIBITION
B2B MEET
VIDEO
CONFERENCING
WITH FOREIGN
COMPANIES
AWARD NIGHT
& NETWORKING
DINNER
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have always been recognized as a crucial part of marketing,
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B2B/B2C & Knowledge sharing platforms for different Industries and
professionals by organizing trade shows integrated with summits,
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The Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Kutch was formed on June 2004
with motto to support industrial units spread all over Kutch district. Chamber
works as a bridge between industry and Government agencies. Recently the
Chamber organised a delegation which visited Canada and in April 2015 shall be
visiting USA.
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
KUTCH
RATES FOR PARTICIPATION
Standard Booth
per sq. Mtr.
Bare Space
per sq. Mtr
Rs. 10,000/- Indian Rs. 9000/-
Foreign USD 200 USD 190
2 Side Open 3 Side Open 15% Extra, 25% Extra
30% Extra, Service Tax Extra @ 12.36%4 Side Open
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Mining and Minerals
• Ship Building
• Building Products
• Agricultural Equipment and Machinery
• Smart Cities
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Financial Services
• Professional Services
• Transportation Equipment
• Printing and Publishing
• Food Processing and Dairy
• Pharma & Chemicals
• Skill Development
Information and Telecommunications•
• Film and Cultural Industries
Handicraft•
• Solar & Wind
• Salt Processing
Timber
• Apparel
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