Baran : Commerce & Industries in Baran

Industrialisation in the District

The District Industries Centre(DIC) programme was introduced for the first time in the state in July' 1978 for providing the necessary support services under one roof for industrial development in the district. Kota which is the major industrial area of the state is just 72 km. from Baran where Industrialisation has taken roots in the early sixties. Though formerly Baran was a part of Kota but it remained backward.

After the creation of Baran district, office of the DIC was established at Baran in September' 1992.

Main industries in Baran district are agro based industries included Soyabean & Mustard oil, pulse/rice mills, Corriander and wheat grinding, Agriculture instruments, minerals based units like stone crashers etc. National Thermal Power Corporation(NTPC), A Govt. of India enterprise is also situated in Anta which produces electricity based on the Gas.

The District has a tremendous scope for the rapid industrialisation, especially among agro-based industries. The main forest produce of district is 'Tendu leave'. So Bidi, Dona-pattal units are beneficial in the district. The minerals produced in the district are limestone, sandstone, building stone etc. so the units based on the above stones are also beneficial.

Rajasthan Financial Corporation(RFC) is a leading financial institution of the state which caters to the industrial and financial requirements of the medium, small scale and tiny industrial units.

For setting up the industrial units in the district, RIICO provide land and infrastructure facilities, technical consultancy and financial inputs. The two industrial areas of the district are in Baran and Chhabra.

In the II Phase about 99 acres of land adjoining to RIICO area in Baran has been acquired under Industrial Infrastructure Development Centre.

Types of Industries	Numbers	Invested Amount (Lacs)	Employment
Agriculture Based Industry	119	6550.96	485
Thread Based	6	2.30	20
Textile Based	10	3.64	32
Forest Based	22	15.01	90
Paper Based	18	31.24	102
Rubber/Plastic Based	15	48.93	66
Chemical Based	10	116.80	48
Minerals Based	15	613.78	131
Iron/Steel Based	63	295.50	214
Electrical Based	4	8.65	23
Repairing & Servicing	40	13.30	184
Others	21	314.76	73

DIC SCHEMES

[1] Pradhan Mantry Rozgar Yojna(PMRY): In this scheme training is provided for the educated unemployed for setup their own industries. Assistance is provided for the loan from the banks. About 1000 unemployed have been benefited by the DIC till date.

[2] House Hold Industries(HHI): In this scheme women are provided weaving and sewing training for setting up their own business. About 351 women have been benefited by DIC under this scheme.

[3] Kargha Ghar Subsidy: Subsidised loan provided to setup Kargha Ghar in the district. About 228 weavers have been benefited.

[4] Eye-Testing for Weavers: Eye testing of the weavers is done under this scheme. Weavers are also provided free glasses. About 432 weavers have been benefited under this scheme.

[5] Insurance for Weavers: Under this scheme, insurance is done for weavers in which 20% of money is from weavers, 40 % from State govt. and 60% is from central govt. About 1129 weavers have been benefited.

NTPC Anta

NTPC Anta Plant National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) is the largest thermal power generating company of India. A public sector company wholly owned by Government of India, it was incorporated in the year 1975 to accelerate power development in the country. NTPC Anta project is located about 23Km. from Baran district hqts. and close to Anta town of the district. Anta project, is the first in the series of combined cycle power projects set up by NTPC in different parts of the country. The installed capacity of first stage is 413 MW comprising 3 gas turbines of 88 MW each and a steam turbine of 149 MW. All the units were synchronised ahead of schedule. The project has a strength of 240 employees.

Project Profile
Approved Capacity	413 MW
Installed Capacity	413 MW
Location	Anta, District Baran, Rajasthan
Gas Source	HBJ Pipeline - South Basin Gas field
Water Source	Kota Right Main Canal
Unit Sizes	3x88 GT + 1x149 ST
Units Commissioned	Unit - I 88 MW GT January 1989 Unit - II 88 MW GT March 1989 Unit - III 88 MW GT May 1989 Unit - IV 149 MW ST March 1990
Beneficiary States	Uttar Pradesh,Jammu & Kashmir Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab & Delhi
Approved Investment	Rs. 418.97 Crore
International Assistance	IBRD and Japan