“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

TRADEINVESTMENTTOURISMEDUCATIONCULTURE

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

Global Network (GN) is an International Trade Consulting firm based in

Ahmedabad, India. With an experience of over 23 years in India & abroad,

GN is engaged in offering radical and sustainable improvement in the

performance of its clients by taking them a step ahead of competition in

the global arena of business.

ORGANIZERS PROFILE

In Association With

Octagon Communications Pvt. Ltd. was launched with a vision to be an

expert in the field of trade fares & corporate exhibitions. Trade shows

have always been recognized as a crucial part of marketing,

internationally. Octagon Communications consistently aims at providing

B2B/B2C & Knowledge sharing platforms for different Industries and

professionals by organizing trade shows integrated with summits,

seminars and workshops at a global scale across India.

TECHNOLOGY

TRANSFERWAREHOUSING

EXPORT-IMPORTENTERTAINMENT

& CULTURAL

PROGRAM

JOINT VENTUREINVESTMENT

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

Chance to Explore

the Prosperous Land

International Exposure

MultiplePresence of Sectors

Felt, MarkedPride Presence

EnsuredBusiness

Engine of GujaratGrowth

FOCUS SECTORS• Defense offset Projects

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

Kutch

Gujarat

INDIA

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Nr. Swastik Cross Road, Navrangpura,

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RTO Site,

Bhuj, Gujarat, INDIA

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