• During the period 1960-90, Gujarat established itself as a leader in various industrial sectors - Textiles, Engineering, Chemicals,Petrochemicals. Drugs & Pharmaceuticals. Dairy,Cement & Ceramics. Gems & Jewellery, etc.
  
  
• Post-liberalization period saw Gujarat's State Domestic Product (SDP) rising at an average growth rate of 12.4% per annum in real terms (from 1994 -2002).
  
  
• Gujarat achieved as much as 35% of augmentation in its power generation capacity during the period 1995-96 and 2000-01. The Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have contributed significantly in this addition. Gujarat in fact, is one of the first few states in India to have encouraged private sector investment in the infrastructure.
  
  
• Gujarat accounts for almost 21% share in the export basket of India.
  
  
• Longest coastline - 1600 Kms. dotted with 41 ports 1 major. 11 intermediate and 29 minor. Country's first private sector ports. Pipavav and Mundra. are already in operation. In addition. the liquid cargo (Chemicals) handling port at Dahej is also set up in joint sector and made operational.
  
  
• Excellent road network - exceeding 74,000 Kms. The first phase Ahmedabad-Nadiad - of the Expressway in Gujarat now open for transportation.
  
  
• Highest number of Airports in India - 11 including an international airport at Ahmedabad.
  
  
• An extensive rail network connecting all major centres in the State.
  
  
• The annual growth rate of industrial output on an average was witnessed at around 18% during the period 1990-2000.
  
  
• Largest producer of Salt and Soda Ash in the country.
  
  
• Largest grass-root Petroleum Refinery in the world operational at Jamnagar.
  
  
• Network of quality educational institutions.
  
  
• Business-friendly environment and rich heritage of entrepreneurial skill.

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