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Foundry industry in India, as we know it now, started around 1940 in Howrah
and then later on spread to other states such as, Punjab, Gujarat,
Maharashtra and Tamilnadu. At present around 500
units exist in West Bengal with an installed capacity of 1 Million
tonnes. 95% of these units are concentrated in the district of
Howrah forming an informal cluster.
The growth rate of industrial development in West Bengal is around
7% during the last decade. The WBIDC is the prime state level
agency for promoting industrial investment and activities includes
development of growth centers, specialized parks, special economic and
export zones through creation of world class infrastructure,
streamlining investment and boosting up the investment friendly
environment. In addition to the conventional industrial set up of the
state, major thrust areas are Iron and
Steel industry, Information Technology, Electronics and
Telecommunications etc.
The Iron and Steel industry in the state is experiencing a resurgence.
During the last 13 years from 1991 to 2003, there was an investment of more than Rs. 7000 crore another
Rs. 2100 crore is in the pipeline.Due to globalization, there is
an upsurge in demand for quality castings. At the same time, competition
in the world and domestic markets has increased. The existing foundries
in its present form are currently not adequately equipped to
manufacture quality castings at competitive prices and hence need
thorough modernization.
Realizing the need for modernization, expansion and relocation of foundries at Howrah,
the Government of West Bengal had suggested WBIDC and Indian Foundry
Association to set up a Foundry Park
near the vicinity of the existing Howrah foundry cluster. Once
it was principally accepted by all concerned, GoWB formulated and
forwarded the Project under Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation
Scheme (IIUS), to the Department of Industrial Policy and
Promotion (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, GOI.
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Foundry Park at Howrah, West Bengal under IIUS
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Head
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Information
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Name
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Foundry Park, Howrah, West Bengal
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Project Photograph
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Project Start Date
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April 2009
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Project Area
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- Proposed : 924 acres (2800 Bighas)
A total of 600 acres, as approved by DIPP, Ministry
of Commerce & Industry, GoI, for completion by March 2014.
- Balance 324 acres, to be implemented
simultaneously with Phase 2 from internal resources of IFA &
FCDA
- All the common facilities, namely ITI, Testing
and environmental laboratory, Information, Marketing, HRD and
Management upgradation centre to be implemented in full, in the
first phase only.
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Location
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5.15 kms off the NH-6 (From Ranihati Crossing) on
Ranihati-Amta Road in Howrah, West Bengal
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Promoters
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Foundry Cluster Development Association (FCDA) under
the aegis of Indian Foundry Association (IFA), 7th Floor, 4, India
Exchange Place, Kolkata-700001
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Nodal Agency
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West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation
(WBIDC)
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Total Number of Units Planned
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Foundry Units:
- 100 nos total in 600 acres
- 60 units in Phase 1 of 269 acres.
Allied (Core making, pattern making, fettling,
painting, fabrication and machining shops, raw material banks etc.):
40 nos.
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Total Envisaged Castings Output
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Phase 1
- 1st year of Commercial Operations: 1.5 lakh
tonnes per annum
- By end of 5th year of Commercial Operations:
3 lakh tonnes per annum.
For 600 acres
- 1st year of Commercial Operations: 3 lakh
tonnes per annum
By end of 5th year of Commercial Operations: 5 lakh
tonnes per annum.
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Total Envisaged Investment by Foundry Units
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Phase 1: Rs. 800 crores
On 600 acres: Rs. 1500 crores
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Employment Potential
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In Phase 1
Direct Employment: 10,000 people (approx.)
Indirect Employment: 30,000 people
In 600 acres
Direct Employment: 20,000 people (approx.)
Indirect Employment: 60,000 people
90% as Unskilled and semi-skilled labour
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Envisaged Exports
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3 lakhs tonnes of castings output, valued currently
at Rs. 1200 crores
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Common Infrastructure
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Roads, water supply, drainage, sewerage, Power
Supply, CETP, Waste management site.
- In total for 600 acres: Rs. 78 Crores
(Approx.)
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Common Facilities
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Tool-room, R&D Centre cum Testing Lab, Information,
marketing cum Management Upgradation centre & ITI at a total cost
of Rs. 18 Crores (Approx.)
- Being implemented in Phase 1 in entirety
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Environmental measures
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Green Belt of approximately 100 acres (approximately
11% of total area)
Retention and strengthening of drainage channels.
Environmental clearance accorded by GoI.
Environmental monitoring system will be installed.
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Government Support
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Project being implemented with Grant of
approximately Rs. 39 crores under Industrial Infrastructure
Upgradation Scheme (IIUS) of GoI.
Rs. 21 out of of Rs 32 crores disbursed by GoI till date has already
been utilized.
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Project Benefits
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- Investments as well as creation of direct
employment and indirect employment.
- Boost to the Economy of West Bengal,
especially in the metallurgical sector.
- Socio-economic upliftment of the region.
- Long pending modernization program of Howrah
foundry cluster will be realized.
- Opportunity to set up foundries of
international standards to attract foreign direct investment.
- Attract User Industries like Automobiles,
pumps, OEMs, Railway units, Electrical appliances etc.
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Backward Integration
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Pig Iron Plant within the Foundry Park
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Source of Power
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220 KV sub-station to be set-up within the Park.
FCDA has provided approximately 15 acres of Land to WBSETCL for
setting up the sub-station. The sub-station will supply power to the
local area apart from the requirements of the Foundry park, which
will improve the power situation of the Local area.
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Land Allotment
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- Land has already been allotted to 60 members,
mostly from MSME Sector.
- Plot sizes vary from 1 bigha (0.33 acres) to
15 bighas (5 acres).
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Land Procurement Status
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- A total of 590 acres already procured and in
possession. However, the land is not contiguous.
- Hence project is planned in a phase-wise
manner.
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Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion,
Ministry Of Commerce, Government Of India
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Project Cost: -
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(Rs in Lakhs)
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Source
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Amount Approved
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IIUS Grant
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3867.80
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Contribution by users and stakeholders
(Industry)
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5634.92
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Total
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9502.72
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Financed
under:
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Industrial Infrastructure Up-gradation Scheme(IIUS)
of Department of Industrial Promotion
and Policy (DIPP), Ministry of Commerce, Govt of
India
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Date
of Commencement of Project:
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February, 2009
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Scheduled
date of completion of Entire Project:
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December, 2014
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Implementing
Agency:
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Foundry Cluster Development Association (FCDA)
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Foundry Cluster Development Association
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Tapash Chatterjee
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CEO-cum-Secretary
Foundry Cluster Development Association
4, India Exchange Place (7th Floor)
Kolkata 700001
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Tel:
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091-33-22306790
/ 22104315 / 22318524
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