Rajkotરાજકોટ
38.0 lakh people. Larger than Mongolia, Qatar, or Jamaica. Governed as one cell of one state.
- Population
- 38,04,558 (38.0 lakh)
- Area
- 11,203 km²
- Headquarters
- Rajkot
₹26,396 cr
of bankable business potential identified by the government in Rajkot.
Source: NABARD PLP 2023-24
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NABARD's plan for Rajkot · PLP 2023-24
₹26,396 crof bankable credit potential identified by the government
MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
₹14,740 cr
Crop production, maintenance & marketing
₹4,880 cr
Housing
₹2,145 cr
Term loans for agriculture & allied activities
₹1,574 cr
Rajkot's NABARD credit plan for 2023-24 estimates about Rs 26,396 crore of lending potential across the district's priority sectors. The biggest opportunity by far is industry (MSME) at roughly Rs 14,740 crore - about 56% of the whole plan - reflecting Rajkot's standing as one of Gujarat's top manufacturing hubs in engineering, casting and foundry work, diesel engines, edible oils, dairy products, textiles and salted snacks. Farming and allied activities make up the next big block at around Rs 9,196 crore (about 35%).
Within farming, the largest single line is regular crop loans for groundnut and cotton growers at about Rs 4,880 crore. Strong supporting clusters include food and agro-processing (about Rs 1,316 crore), farm machinery (about Rs 425 crore), dairy and animal husbandry (about Rs 290 crore), and storage and cold-chain infrastructure (about Rs 654 crore). NABARD has also backed watershed projects in the Jasdan and Vinchhiya areas. Home loans add another Rs 2,145 crore.
The plan flags clear gaps an entrepreneur could fill: the district is mostly rain-fed with only 44% of farmland irrigated, so drip and micro-irrigation are badly needed; most grain godowns are tiny farm-level sheds, so bigger 200-MT scientific warehouses would cut the 15-20% crop spoilage; and there is an urgent shortage of value-addition and cold-storage centres for fruits and vegetables. Banks are also urged to bring more farmers under Kisan Credit Card financing.
What the plan promotes
- Crop Loan / KCC potential of Rs 4,880 cr (18.49% of the plan) anchored on groundnut and cotton, the district's predominant crops, with wheat, cumin, gram, onion and chilli also widely grown.
- MSME credit of Rs 14,740.15 cr (55.84% of the plan, the single largest sector) - Rajkot is one of Gujarat's leading industrial hubs in dairy products, edible oils, engineering/casting/foundry/diesel engines, textiles and salted snacks/pickles, with a thrust to make every district an export hub.
- Food and agro processing of Rs 1,316.20 cr; the PLP urges Exclusive Processing Zones with graders, dehydrators, cold storages and processing plants, supported via MoFPI and Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation (GAIC) and the i-Khedut subsidy portal.
- Agriculture infrastructure of Rs 1,367.85 cr, including Rs 654.45 cr for warehouses, market yards, godowns, silos and cold storage and Rs 692.90 cr for land development, soil conservation and watershed.
- Farm mechanisation potential of Rs 424.70 cr and water resources of Rs 295.50 cr, addressing a largely rainfed district where only 43.90% of net sown area is irrigated.
- Dairy and animal husbandry of Rs 290.10 cr term credit, backed by 438 milk collection centres and large indigenous buffalo (2.60 lakh) and cattle herds across Saurashtra.
Gaps the plan names
- Agriculture is mainly rainfed with water scarcity - net irrigated area is only 43.90% of net sown area; wider coverage of micro-irrigation (drip) and farmer awareness are flagged as critical interventions.
- Most godowns in the district are individual farm-level units of under 150 MT capacity; bigger scientific godowns (around 200 MT) registered with WDRA are needed to enable Negotiable Warehouse Receipts and reduce 15-20% post-harvest losses.
- Inadequate KCC coverage - the PLP wants quality extension services and all eligible farmers, including via JLG mode, brought under KCC financing for crop production, allied activities and marketing.
- Shortage of value-addition and post-harvest processing capacity - an urgent need for more value-addition centres and food-processing services (Exclusive Processing Zones, cold chains), if necessary with private investment.
- Capital formation in agriculture and allied sectors depends on timely and accurate submission of LBR returns reviewed in BLBC and DLCC meetings, which bankers must ensure for effective credit deployment.
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What the plan promotes
- Crop Loan / KCC potential of Rs 4,880 cr (18.49% of the plan) anchored on groundnut and cotton, the district's predominant crops, with wheat, cumin, gram, onion and chilli also widely grown.
- MSME credit of Rs 14,740.15 cr (55.84% of the plan, the single largest sector) - Rajkot is one of Gujarat's leading industrial hubs in dairy products, edible oils, engineering/casting/foundry/diesel engines, textiles and salted snacks/pickles, with a thrust to make every district an export hub.
- Food and agro processing of Rs 1,316.20 cr; the PLP urges Exclusive Processing Zones with graders, dehydrators, cold storages and processing plants, supported via MoFPI and Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation (GAIC) and the i-Khedut subsidy portal.
- Agriculture infrastructure of Rs 1,367.85 cr, including Rs 654.45 cr for warehouses, market yards, godowns, silos and cold storage and Rs 692.90 cr for land development, soil conservation and watershed.
- Farm mechanisation potential of Rs 424.70 cr and water resources of Rs 295.50 cr, addressing a largely rainfed district where only 43.90% of net sown area is irrigated.
- Dairy and animal husbandry of Rs 290.10 cr term credit, backed by 438 milk collection centres and large indigenous buffalo (2.60 lakh) and cattle herds across Saurashtra.
Gaps the plan names
- Agriculture is mainly rainfed with water scarcity - net irrigated area is only 43.90% of net sown area; wider coverage of micro-irrigation (drip) and farmer awareness are flagged as critical interventions.
- Most godowns in the district are individual farm-level units of under 150 MT capacity; bigger scientific godowns (around 200 MT) registered with WDRA are needed to enable Negotiable Warehouse Receipts and reduce 15-20% post-harvest losses.
- Inadequate KCC coverage - the PLP wants quality extension services and all eligible farmers, including via JLG mode, brought under KCC financing for crop production, allied activities and marketing.
- Shortage of value-addition and post-harvest processing capacity - an urgent need for more value-addition centres and food-processing services (Exclusive Processing Zones, cold chains), if necessary with private investment.
- Capital formation in agriculture and allied sectors depends on timely and accurate submission of LBR returns reviewed in BLBC and DLCC meetings, which bankers must ensure for effective credit deployment.
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About Rajkot
Rajkot district is one of the 34 districts of the Indian state of Gujarat. Located in Saurashtra peninsula, Rajkot city is the administrative headquarters of the district. It is the third-most advanced and the fourth-most populous district in Gujarat.
Source: Wikipedia — Rajkot district
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