DMIC-Rajasthan

In Rajasthan, the alignment of DFC passes through Phulera-Ajmer-Marwar and over 58% area of the state falls within the influence area of DMIC. The state of Rajasthan has rich agricultural and mineral base. Key industrial sectors in the state include Cement, Building Stones, Gypsum, Gems & Jewellery, Chemical, Food processing and Textiles. The emerging sectors include IT/ITES, Auto Component and Knowledge Hubs. Based on the strengths of specific regions across the state, five development nodes are identified in the influence area of DMIC. It includes two investment regions and three industrial areas. Preliminary discussions with the State Government agencies also indicate that adequate land is available for the envisaged developments. Proposed project components in each
of the nodes are discussed below:
. Node No.7: Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region
. Node No.8: Jaipur-Dausa Industrial Area
. Node No.9: Ajmer-Kishangarh Investment Region
. Node No.10: Rajsamand-Bhilwara Industrial Area
. Node No.11: Pali-Marwar Industrial Area



Node-7: Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region


Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region, in North-Eastern Rajasthan, would be located within 50km from the alignment of Dedicated Freight Corridor. This region also falls under the National Capital Region of Delhi and is located close to the National Highway No.8 which forms part of the Golden Quadrilateral. Government of Rajasthan has set out ambitious plans for the region by developing a Global City, to be spread over 40,000 Acres, between Shahjahanpur, Neemrana and Behror and expected to cater to 1 Million Population. Detailed master planning is being carried out for the project.
Advantages:
. Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region is located at a distance of 107km from Delhi.
. Widening of Alwar-Dausa Link (81km) is being carried out by RIDCOR through private sector participation.
. Availability of huge Land parcels of land at comparatively lower prices.
. Potential industry sectors at the investment region include automobile, Biotechnology, IT/ITES and Health Sector.
. Proximity to the Golden Quadrilateral, NH-8 and the Dedicated Freight Corridor would provide added value to the investors in the region.
. Delhi International Airport will offer good connectivity to the proposed investment region. Besides, an independent airport complex is also proposed to be developed.
. State Government has already identified and designated the land for developing the region as Global City.
Proposed Components:
. Export-oriented Industrial Units/ SEZ: This region has the potential for developing Auto component etc.
. IT/ITES/Biotech Hub: The proposed investment region will offer opportunity for IT/ITES companies desirous of setting up/expanding their operations. This region is also expected to serve the Biotechnology industry.
. Knowledge Hub/Skill Development Centre: To support the auto component, IT/ITES and Biotechnology sectors, a Knowledge Hub/skill up gradation centre would be imperative at Nimarana.
. Integrated Logistics Hub: This will include an integrated development for efficient logistics system with container handling/storage facilities, truck parking and warehousing.
. Integrated Township: This region would be provided with an integrated township with residential, institutional, commercial and leisure/recreation infrastructure which could be dovetailed to requirements of specific investor groups/ countries.
. International Airport Complex: This investment region is proposed to be provided with an Airport Complex having an air strip and other integrated facilities that would cater to the needs of business visitors like baggage check-in, registration with the Ministry of External Affairs for overseas visitors etc.
. Feeder Road Links: In case of Feeder road linkages connecting the identified investment region with NHDP, DFC corridors and Hinterland includes following development proposals:
- Connectivity to NH-8, the Golden Quadrilateral Corridor
- Augmentation of Rewari-Alwar- Bharatpur linkages
- Development of requisite grade separators/flyovers/interchanges and underpasses along the National Highways/ State Highways and access roads for uninterrupted freight and passenger movement to the region would also be included in the development of feeder links.
. Feeder Rail Links:
- Connectivity to the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor through exclusive siding;
- Development of Feeder Rail links also includes construction of underpasses wherever required so as to avoid level crossings.
- Development of Regional MRTS Linkage between Delhi, Manesar and Neemrana

Node-8: Jaipur-Dausa Industrial Area
Jaipur-Dausa Industrial Area would be located within 50km-100km from Phulera, an important junction on DFC. Government of Rajasthan is considering development of a Growth Pole at Sikandra and initiated the study for preparation of detailed project report. Growth Pole will cater to multi-sectoral clusters as stone, carpet, leather and dairy and will cover an area of 1250sqkm and 350 villages.
Advantages:
. Jaipur-Dausa region is connected by NH-11, which is being widened to fourlane dual carriageway under Phase-3A of NHDP
. Broad gauge Rail linkage between Jaipur and Agra.
. Availability of Large parcels of land at comparatively lower prices as this region is currently under developed despite immense potential.
. Proposed Industrial Area will cater to the export-import requirements at Sikandara Growth Pole.
. Jaipur Airport will offer the air connectivity to the proposed industrial area.
Proposed Components:
. Export-oriented Industrial Units/ SEZ: This industrial area has the potential to cater to leather, marble and carpet making industries. An export-oriented industrial park would give a substantive boost to the sector in the region.
. Truck Terminal with Warehousing Facilities: In order to cater to the truck parking/servicing facilities along with warehousing, communication and other logistic infrastructure would be developed.
. Integrated Township: This region would be provided with an integrated township with residential, institutional, commercial and leisure/recreation infrastructure which could be dovetailed to requirements of specific investor groups/ countries.
. Agro/ Food Processing Zone: Agriculture predominates all over the state with about 70% population engaged in agriculture activities. Rajasthan offers opportunities for contract farming, processing of oil seeds, fruits and vegetables, and dairy production. Accordingly, an agro/food processing zone with necessary backward and forward linkages is envisaged in the industrial area.
. Jaipur Airport Development: In order to cater to the requirements of international connectivity, Government of India has proposed augmentation of infrastructure at Jaipur Airport. Accordingly, development of Jaipur Airport is proposed to be carried out under DMIC project.
. Feeder Road Links: Development of Feeder linkages connecting the identified industrial area with NHDP, DFC corridor and Hinterland, inter alia, includes following proposals:
- Connectivity to NH-11
- Widening of NH-11A (Dausa- NH-8) to Four lanes
- Development of requisite grade separators/flyovers/interchanges and underpasses along the National Highways/ State Highways and access roads for uninterrupted freight and passenger movement to the region would also be included in the development of feeder links.
. Feeder Rail Links:
- Jaipur-Dausa Industrial Area will be served by Jaipur-Bharatpur-Agra Broad-gauge Railway Line and linked to DFC at Phulera.
- Development of Feeder Rail links also includes construction of underpasses wherever required so as to avoid level crossings.


Node-9: Ajmer-Kishangarh Investment Region
Ajmer-Kishangarh Investment Region would be located close by the alignment of Dedicated Freight Corridor at Ajmer. Main minerals of the area are feldspar, quartz, asbestos, soapstone, manganese, calcite, limestone, mica, emerald, marble, granite, and masonry stone. This investment region will be served by two National Highways viz. NH-8 for Delhi-Mumbai and NH-79 for Ajmer-Chittaurgarh-Indore. Four/Six laning of NH-8 is completed.
Advantages:
. Located along NH-8, Golden Quadrilateral Corridor offering connectivity to rest of India.
. Ajmer and Kishangarh are renowned for marble and textile industries.
. Proximity to the Dedicated Freight Corridor.
. Ajmer-Pushkar has been identified under the JNNURM mission and is expected to receive INR 746 Crore for urban infrastructure improvement over a seven year time period.
. Jaipur Airport will offer air connectivity to the proposed investment region.

Proposed Components:
. Export-oriented Industrial Units/ SEZ: This industrial area has the potential to cater to marble, mineral processing and textile industries.
. Augmenting Existing Industries: It is envisaged that a Textile Park in the vicinity of Kishangarh would be considered for upgradation. As per estimates prepared by the state government, it would require an investment of INR 210 Crore and is expected to generate an employment of 4000.
. Integrated Logistics Hub: This will include a Logistic Park with warehousing and truck terminal facilities.
. Integrated Township: This region would be provided with an integrated township with residential, institutional, commercial and leisure/recreation infrastructure which could be dovetailed to requirements of specific investor groups/ countries.
. Feeder Road Links: Development of Feeder linkages connecting the identified industrial area with NHDP, DFC corridors and Hinterland, inter alia, includes following proposals:
- Connectivity to NH-8
- Augmentation of Ajmer/Nasirabad-Devli and Devli-Kota (NH-12) links
- Augmentation of Nasirabad-Kishangarh, Dudu-Phulera Road
- Development of requisite grade separators/flyovers/interchanges and underpasses along the National Highways/ State Highways and access roads for uninterrupted freight and passenger movement to the region would also be included in the development of feeder links.
. Feeder Rail Links:
- Shall be served by the Dedicated Freight Corridor at Phulera Junction.



Node-10: Rajsamand-Bhilwara Industrial Area
Rajsamand-Bhilwara Industrial Area is located between NH-8, NH-79 and in close proximity to Dedicated Freight Corridor at Marwar. Bhilwara, also known as \'Textile City of India is the leading manufacturer, exporter and supplier of world-class Suiting (BSL, Mayur & Suzuki Suiting), Flock Fabrics and Yarn. Located in the western part of Rajasthan, Bhilwara is also famous for its Mineral and Stone Industry. Rajsamand is renowned for its marble and has several prominent large and medium scale industries including Marble, Tyre and Zinc.
Cottage & Artisan units based on handloom, leather, terracotta & livestock are other major attractions. The items having export potential are terracotta, silver miniature, and decorative marble articles etc.
Advantages:
. Rajsamand-Bhilwara Region is served by NH-79, NH-76 and NH-8, which are part of the Golden Quadrilateral Corridors. Widening and strengthening of these highways to four lanes is already completed whereas six laning would be completed by 2015.
. Well established industrial base in textile, marble and Zinc Industries.
. The nearest airport is located at Udaipur.
Proposed Components:
. Export-oriented Industrial Units/ SEZ: This industrial area has the potential to cater to marble and textile industries, silver miniature, marble decorative and terracotta.
. Truck Terminal with Warehousing: In order to cater to the freight consolidation, truck parking/servicing facilities along with warehousing, communication and other logistic infrastructure would be developed.
. Udaipur Airport Development: In order to boost tourism and ensure a value outlet for high value export goods, DMIC will support establishment of a modern airport at Udaipur with connectivity to major metropolitan areas of India.
. Knowledge Hub/Skill Development Centre: To support the textile, chemical and marble industry, Biotechnology and Agro/Food Processing sectors, a Knowledge Hub/skill up gradation center would be developed as part of the industrial area.
. Integrated Township: This region would be provided with an integrated township with residential, institutional, commercial and leisure/recreation infrastructure which could be dovetailed to requirements of specific investor groups/ countries.
. Feeder Road Links: Development of Feeder linkages connecting the identified industrial area with NHDP, DFC corridor and Hinterland, inter alia, includes following proposals:
- Connectivity to NH-8, NH-76 and NH-79
- Augmentation of Rajsamand-Bhilwara, Bhilwara-Mandalgarh on NH-76
- Development of requisite grade separators/flyovers/interchanges and underpasses along the National Highways/ State Highways and access roads for uninterrupted freight and passenger movement to the region would also be included in the development of feeder links.
. Feeder Rail Links:
- Shall be served by the Ajmer-Chittaurgarh Railway Link.


Node-11: Pali-Marwar Industrial Area
Pali-Marwar Industrial Area will be located within 50km from the Dedicated Freight Corridor at Marwar. Pali is renowned for its textile industry and Marble cutting/ finishing, leather, agriculture instruments, chemicals, cement and mineral based units.
This industrial area is served by NH-14, NH-8, NH-76, and NH-65. While the widening of NH-8 and NH-76 to four lanes has been completed, widening and strengthening of NH-14 and NH-65 to four lanes is being implemented under Phase-2 and Phase-3A respectively.
Advantages:
. Pali has a range of industries viz. Textile, marble cutting, leather, agricultural instruments, chemicals, cement and minerals based industrial units.
. Pali-Marwar Industrial Area is well served by the road network (junction of NH-14, NH-65 at Pali) and rail network (Marwar Junction) that offer connectivity to rest of India.
. Proposed DFC alignment passes through Marwar Junction and offers excellent connectivity.
. Jodhpur Airport, located at 70km from Pali, serves the air connectivity to the region whereas an Air strip located at Sojat, 30km from Pali serves the VIP movements to the region.
. Pali also has rich agricultural base for:
- Guar is an important crop for its fodder as well for its gum, extracted from its seed which has got an industrial importance. The gum is utilized in textiles, confectioneries, explosives, oil explorations, and other gum industries. The gum is exported and is a good foreign exchange earner for the state.
- Produces sesamum (for edible oil, highly useful in the manufacturing of perfumed oils and pharmaceutical preparation) and mustard (oil & solvent extraction) oil seeds.
- Wheat (flour, noodles, spaghetti, sooji, maida, bread & biscuits)
- Cotton (Cotton Seed Oil)
- Barley (Alcohol and Processed Food) at Udaipur.
Proposed Components:
. Export-oriented Industrial Units/ SEZ: This industrial area has the potential to cater to marble and textile and dairy/food processing industries.
. Augmenting Existing Industries: It is envisaged that a Textile Park would be developed in the vicinity of Pali. As per the estimates prepared by the state government, it would require an investment of INR 420 Crore which is expected to generate an employment of 20,000. Industrial Estate up gradation plan would involve augmentation of physical and social infrastructure besides expansion of industrial area. This project is proposed to be implemented on Public Private Partnership format.
. Agro/Food Processing Hub: Pali offers excellent opportunities for setting up agro processing hub with necessary backward and forward linkages, with its rich agriculture base which includes production of Guar gum, sesamum, wheat, cotton seed oil. Accordingly, an agro/food processing zone is envisaged in the industrial area.
. Jodhpur Airport Development: In order to boost the tourism and ensure a modernized airport at Jodhpur, it is envisaged that DMIC will undertake requisite developments. This Airport will serve the western part of Rajasthan
. Integrated Logistics Hub: This will include an Inland Container Depot at Marwar Junction with a truck terminal facility within the industrial area.
. Integrated Township: This region would be provided with an integrated township with residential, institutional, commercial and leisure/recreation infrastructure which could be dovetailed to requirements of specific investor groups/ countries.
. Feeder Road Links: Development of Feeder linkages connecting the identified industrial area with NHDP, DFC corridors and Hinterland, inter alia, includes following proposals:
- Connectivity to NH-8, NH-76 and NH-14;
- Augmentation of Pali-Jalore Link, Pali-Rajsamand and Pali-Udaipur
- Development of requisite grade separators/flyovers/interchanges and underpasses along the National Highways/ State Highways and access roads for uninterrupted freight and passenger movement to the region would also be included in the development of feeder links.
. Feeder Rail Links:
- Shall be served by the Dedicated Freight Corridor at Marwar.