Gujarat Development News, Analysis

The officials of MEGA (Metrolink Express for Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad) have started serious efforts to reduce the costs in constructing the metro pillars for the Metro Rail project. A team of engineers are carrying out feasibility to use monopile technology for the metro rail project. According to officials, team is looking to construct 2.4 meter monopile support for the metro pillar on a 48 km route where approximately 12,000 crores will be spent with large portion of amount to be used for created elevated track. The project requires constructing at least 1600 pillars over the route of phase I. If successfully implemented, this technique will save Rs. 2,500 crore rupees.

Instead of constructing pillars of 1.1 meter each clubbed together, engineers are experimenting monopile support of 2.4 meter on which mono pillar can be raised. The experiment is going on near Koba Circle where 31 meter monopile support has been created with the support of Hydraulic Jacks with sensors in its base to measure the pressure it can sustain by apply thousands of tones pressure from the top using the modern equipment.  The engineers will study the result and if changes required will be incorporated in the construction of pillars.

The single monopile technique has been successfully used in Bangalore Metro. The technique is few years old and has been giving excellent results in Dubai Metro. A team from Dubai has also examined the monopile structure at Koba circle.

In a bid to boost trade with India, French Transport Minister Thierry Mariani seek interest to carry out feasibility study of Ahmedabad – Mumbai – Pune Bullet Train project to be launched under phase I by Indian Railway. The bullet train once operational would be able to travel at 250 kmh on the elevated track.

The French minister on a three day official visit to India showed interest in providing financial support to high end projects of Metro Rail and Speed Train in India. He insisted that Bangalore Metro (NAMMA) was funded 110 Million Euros by France which was almost 10 percent of total project cost. He also asserted that France is keen to join metro projects going to be launched in Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Pune.

On a official visit, he met Dinesh Trivedi, the railway minister of India and ensured that French can provide safety and security assurance for the Speed Trains. “France has not suffered any accident since we started high speed trains” said by French Minister.

France has been leader in high speed train successfully running TGV services for long distance domestic route since 1970s. China, Japan and Korea are the only other countries running the high speed train also known as Bullet Train.

The French minister also ask Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh to reconsider the decision of not allowing wide body aircraft Airbus 380 to land and take off. The Airbus 380 aircraft is the world’s largest aircraft with having capacity of more than 525 passengers on its double-decker plane. The speculated reason for denied entry seems to allow domestic airlines to retain their strength on international route.

The man who likes to break record each year, Vaju Vala the finance minister for Gujarat state has come up with a budget giving core importance to social welfare with empowerment of women and youth for the next generation.

The minister who is known for his business friendly approach in budget failed to gather positive response from the industrialist who had always been delighted by Vaju Vala for the past 18 years. According to critics, giving tax relief, skill development, women empowerments are all well planned preparation for the upcoming state election to be held in December 2012.

Gujarat, the state which has seen tremendous growth since last 20 years has been credited to Vaju Vala who better knows how to fuel the money in development which will stabilize the infrastructure of the Gujarat in long run.

The concept of green environment was also focused in budget by reducing VAT on electricity bike from 15 percent to 5 percent making way for company like Electrotherm who sales electric two wheelers in Gujarat.

“We are happy that duty on electricity has been reduced, but we expected better” said Ankit Bothra, student of H.L. Institute of Management.

Though not many students were interested in budget, Vaju Vala has created stir among students who wants to pass ITI in Gujarat. The budget 2012-13, has put aside amount to be spent in creation of seats for ITI allowing more students to get technical skills in technical and engineering field.

The opposition leader of Gujarat Assembly told reporters that none would benefit with this sloppy budget as relief for farmers has been forgotten. In the last Lok Sabha election, congress gave Rs.50,000 crores relief to farmers.

Total population of Tapi is 806,489 as per latest provisional figures released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. This shows increase of 12.07 percent in 2011 compared to figures of 2001 census. The initial figures of data shows that male and female were 402,398 and 404,091 respectively. Tapi District of Gujarat comprises an area of 3,435 sq.km. As per census 2011, density of Tapi District per square km is 249 compared to 222 per sq.km of 2001.

Sex ratio of girls in Tapi district per 1000 boys was recorded 1004 i.e. an increase of 8 points from the figure of 2001 census which puts it at 996.

In 2011 census, data of Tapi district regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were total 84,553 children under age of 0-6 against 99,008 of 2001 census. Of total 84,553 male and female were 43,497 and 41,056 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 944 compared to 951 of census 2001. Children’s proportion in total population was around 1.34 percent. This figure was around 1.42 percent as per 2001 census.

In education sector, Tapi District is having average literacy rate of 69.23 percent. Male literacy and female literacy were 76.86 and 61.69 percent respectively. In all, there were total 499,811 literates compared to 354,064 literates of 2001 census.

Highlights of 2011 Census

• Total population is 806,489 compared to 719,634 of 2001.
• Male and female were 402,398 and 404,091 respectively.
• Population Growth for Tapi District recorded in 2011 for the decade has remained 12.07 percent. Same figure for 1991-2001 decade was 14.78 percent.
• Total Area of Tapi District was 3,435 with average density of 249 per sq. km.
• Tapi Population constituted 1.34 percent of total Gujarat Population.
• Sex Ratio of Tapi District is now 1004, while child sex ratio (0-6) is 944 per 1000 boys.
• Children below 0-6 age were 84,553 which forms 10.48 of total Tapi District population.
• Average Literacy rate for Tapi District is 69.23 percent, a change of from past figure of 57.05 percent. In India, literacy rate is counted only for those above 7 years of age. Child between 0-6 ages are exempted from this.
• Total literates in the Tapi District increased to 499,811.
• All the data regarding Tapi District Population were released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat.

For more information kindly visit Tapi district.

Total population of Amreli is 1,513,614 as per latest provisional figures released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. This shows increase of 8.59 percent in 2011 compared to figures of 2001 census. The initial figures of data shows that male and female were 770,651 and 742,963 respectively. Amreli District of Gujarat comprises an area of 7,397 sq.km. As per census 2011, density of Amreli District per square km is 205 compared to 188 per sq.km of 2001.

Sex ratio of girls in Amreli district per 1000 boys was recorded 964 i.e. an decrease of 23 points from the figure of 2001 census which puts it at 987.

In 2011 census, data of Amreli district regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were total 168,715 children under age of 0-6 against 198,657 of 2001 census. Of total 168,715 male and female were 89,782 and 78,933 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 879 compared to 892 of census 2001. Children’s proportion in total population was around 2.51 percent. This figure was around 2.75 percent as per 2001 census.

In education sector, Amreli District is having average literacy rate of 74.49 percent. Male literacy and female literacy were 81.82 and 66.97 percent respectively. In all, there were total 1,001,768 literates compared to 789,978 literates of 2001 census.

Highlights of 2011 Census

• Total population is 1,513,614 compared to 1,393,918 of 2001.
• Male and female were 770,651 and 742,963 respectively.
• Population Growth for Amreli District recorded in 2011 for the decade has remained 8.59 percent. Same figure for 1991-2001 decade was 6.50 percent.
• Total Area of Amreli District was 7,397 with average density of 205 per sq. km.
• Amreli Population constituted 2.51 percent of total Gujarat Population.
• Sex Ratio of Amreli District is now 964, while child sex ratio (0-6) is 879 per 1000 boys.
• Children below 0-6 age were 168,715 which forms 11.15 of total Amreli District population.
• Average Literacy rate for Amreli District is 74.49 percent, a change of from past figure of 66.09 percent. In India, literacy rate is counted only for those above 7 years of age. Child between 0-6 ages are exempted from this.
• Total literates in the Amreli District increased to 1,001,768.
• All the data regarding Amreli District Population were released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat.

For more information kindly visit Amreli district.

Total population of Valsad is 1,703,068 as per latest provisional figures released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. This shows increase of 20.74 percent in 2011 compared to figures of 2001 census. The initial figures of data shows that male and female were 884,064 and 819,004 respectively. Valsad District of Gujarat comprises an area of 3,034 sq.km. As per census 2011, density of Valsad District per square km is 561 compared to 465 per sq.km of 2001.

Sex ratio of girls in Valsad district per 1000 boys was recorded 926 i.e. an increase of 6 points from the figure of 2001 census which puts it at 920.

In 2011 census, data of Valsad district regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were total 206,309 children under age of 0-6 against 205,596 of 2001 census. Of total 206,309 male and female were 107,110 and 99,199 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 926 compared to 933 of census 2001. Children’s proportion in total population was around 2.82 percent. This figure was around 2.78 percent as per 2001 census.

In education sector, Valsad District is having average literacy rate of 80.94 percent. Male literacy and female literacy were 86.48 and 74.96 percent respectively. In all, there were total 1,211,437 literates compared to 833,257 literates of 2001 census.

Highlights of 2011 Census

• Total population is 1,703,068 compared to 1,410,553 of 2001.
• Male and female were 884,064 and 819,004 respectively.
• Population Growth for Valsad District recorded in 2011 for the decade has remained 20.74 percent. Same figure for 1991-2001 decade was 29.65 percent.
• Total Area of Valsad District was 3,034 with average density of 561 per sq. km.
• Valsad Population constituted 2.82 percent of total Gujarat Population.
• Sex Ratio of Valsad District is now 926, while child sex ratio (0-6) is 926 per 1000 boys.
• Children below 0-6 age were 206,309 which forms 12.11 of total Valsad District population.
• Average Literacy rate for Valsad District is 80.94 percent, a change of from past figure of 69.15 percent. In India, literacy rate is counted only for those above 7 years of age. Child between 0-6 ages are exempted from this.
• Total literates in the Valsad District increased to 1,211,437.
• All the data regarding Valsad District Population were released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat.

For more information kindly visit Valsad district.

Total population of Junagadh is 2,742,291 as per latest provisional figures released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. This shows increase of 12.01 percent in 2011 compared to figures of 2001 census. The initial figures of data shows that male and female were 1,404,506 and 1,337,785 respectively. Junagadh District of Gujarat comprises an area of 8,846 sq.km. As per census 2011, density of Junagadh District per square km is 310 compared to 277 per sq.km of 2001.

Sex ratio of girls in Junagadh district per 1000 boys was recorded 952 i.e. an decrease of 3 points from the figure of 2001 census which puts it at 955.

In 2011 census, data of Junagadh district regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were total 301,395 children under age of 0-6 against 369,691 of 2001 census. Of total 301,395 male and female were 158,328 and 143,067 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 904 compared to 903 of census 2001. Children’s proportion in total population was around 4.54 percent. This figure was around 4.83 percent as per 2001 census.

In education sector, Junagadh District is having average literacy rate of 76.88 percent. Male literacy and female literacy were 85.80 and 67.59 percent respectively. In all, there were total 1,876,671 literates compared to 1,408,878 literates of 2001 census.

Highlights of 2011 Census

• Total population is 2,742,291 compared to 2,448,173 of 2001.
• Male and female were 1,404,506 and 1,337,785 respectively.
• Population Growth for Junagadh District recorded in 2011 for the decade has remained 12.01 percent. Same figure for 1991-2001 decade was 17.07 percent.
• Total Area of Junagadh District was 8,846 with average density of 310 per sq. km.
• Junagadh Population constituted 4.54 percent of total Gujarat Population.
• Sex Ratio of Junagadh District is now 952, while child sex ratio (0-6) is 904 per 1000 boys.
• Children below 0-6 age were 301,395 which forms 10.99 of total Junagadh District population.
• Average Literacy rate for Junagadh District is 76.88 percent, a change of from past figure of 67.78 percent. In India, literacy rate is counted only for those above 7 years of age. Child between 0-6 ages are exempted from this.
• Total literates in the Junagadh District increased to 1,876,671.
• All the data regarding Junagadh District Population were released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat.

For more information kindly visit Junagadh district.