Industrial Infrastructure and Incentives

Basic information

Capital                    : Bhopal
Area                       : 443,446 Sq Kms
Population                 : 65,380,000
Principal Language         : Hindi
Urbanization Ratio         : 23.21%
Literacy Ratio             : 43%
Per capita State Income at
current Prices (Rs)        : 2404
No. of Districts           : 45
Cities                     : Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior,
                             Raipur, Ujjain

Infrastructure

 
 
Power Generating capacity of the plants
Power Generating capacity of the plants
(Located in the state excluding Multi-State projects)
                               MW          %
Hydro                         205           3
Thermal                     5,933          97
Total                       6,138         100
 
Energy/Requirement/Availability: (Million units)
                            1989-90        1994-95 (Estimated)
Energy Requirement         : 16,485        27,014
Energy Availability        : 17,168        26,869
Surplus (+)/ Deficit (-)   :   +683          -145
 
Number of Bank Branches    : 4,282
Railway Route Per '000 Sq
Km of area                 : 13.1 Km
Road Length Per '000 Sq
Km of area                 : 262 Km
Airports                   : Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore,  Jabalpur,
                             Khajuraho, Raipur

Major Industries/Crops/Minerals

 

Industries   : Optical, Fibers, Automobiles, Soyabean Processing,
               Cement, Fertilisers, Paper & Pulp, Tyre and Tubes,
               Gases, Jelly, Filled Telephone Cables,  Electronic
               Goods
 
Crops        : Paddy, Jawar, Milled Wheat, Soyabean
 
Minerals     : Iron Ore, Manganese Ore, Coal, Limestone and Tin

Financial Incentives

 
 
-    Investment subsidy ranging from 5% to 15% of the fixed  cost
     upto  a  maximum  of Rs.1.5 million for  units  in  selected
     location.
-    Subsidy for captive generating sets upto Rs. 1.5 million.
-    Subsidy for the preparation of feasibility/ project reports
     Fiscal Concessions.
-    Exemption/deferment of sales tax for period varying  between
     3 to 9 years.
-    Exemption  from octroi or entry toll on raw material  for  5
     years.
-    Exemption from electricity duty.
 
CONTACT :   AUDYOGIK SAHAYATA KENDRA
            6, Malviya Nagar
            Bhopal - 462003
            Telex: 705-271 AVNL -IN
            Phones: 551996 - 551972