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DEATHQUAKE;
ECONOMIC IMPACT
Epicentres
Of Economic Damage
BHUJ
The worst-affected district was also the least industrialised. A marginal
toll will be on the salt industry and local handicrafts.
KANDLA
PORT
At 46 million tonnes, Kandla port handled 17 per cent of India's cargo
in 1999-2000. Repairs could cost Rs 150 crore.
RAJKOT
The hub of diesel pump manufacturing-60 per cent of some three lakh pumps
annually made in India-Rajkot is also home to 4,000 foundries and forging
shops. Minimal damage to manufacturing facilities, but worker absenteeism
is a problem.
AHMEDABAD
Almost no direct damage to industry. Property worth crores of rupees has
been damaged. Real estate prices down by 25-50 per cent.
SURAT
A centre for small-scale textile mills Surat accounts for over 45 per
cent of diamond polishing business in India. No significant damage to
business, but till workers resume work diamond business could lose up
to Rs 20 crore a day.
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