Latur Latur is a city and place of district as well in Indian state of Maharashtra. It

is known for its food- grain trade, oil-seed mills, quality of education and administration. It also houses the biggest trading center of Soybean in India. It is located near the boundary of the state of Karnataka. Marathi is the widely spoken language while Hindi is also spoken by some. Summer is very scorching with its temperature rising up to 45 c while winter provides pleasant weather.

Latur city is one of the emerging city in Maharashtra. There in great transformation and change in this city after 25 years of it’s creation. It is one of the best educational and industrial centers in Maharashtra. There is increasing rate of migration to Latur city. In coming one or two years, this city is planned to be declared as Municipal Corporation. At present rate of urbanization in Latur city is higher. Globalization, privatization and liberalization have impacts on most of the cities in India. Latur is not exception to this experience. The changing economic situations and opportunities to big metros and cities

Fact about Latur

• Geographical Area - 7157 sq. km.• Cultivable area - 6523 sq. km.• Major River - Manjara,Terna, Tawarja is a

catchment of Godavari river basin Population(2011)- 438,918

• Sex Ratio – 923.54 • Literacy Ratio – 74.26 %• Average Summer Temperature – 41° C• Average Winter Temperature - 13° C

Economy

Latur was one of the important trading hub during the time of Nizam of Hyderabad. It is an industrial center as well as agriculture based economy. Latur is the rising Industrial Hub Of Marathwada.

Latur is known all over India for the Quality and Quantity of Pulses that it produces and especially Toor Dall a.k.a. Arhar dal or Pegion Peas. Latur is also a major trading center for Urad, Moong and Channa along with TUR. Also it is known for trading in Oil Seeds mainly Sun-flower and Soya Bean, nutcrackers, locks, brassware, milk powder, ginning and pressing.

Co-operation Sector • Cooperative movement is another ‘Latur Pattern’ recognised at

national level.• Co- operative Movement has been playing an important role in all

round Development of latur. This movement has led concrete step through District central co-op Bank, Sugar Factories, Primary Agriculture co- operative societies, Urban Co- operative societies etc .

• There are about 11 sugar factories among which Manjara,Vikas and Rena are centre of excellence.

• The District Central Cooperative Bank is among the top bank in Maharashtra and is known for its innovative farmer centered schemes. Shubh Mangal Yojana is an example of such scheme.

Agriculture • Agriculture is the Primary occupation in latur.

Sorghum is the the main crop, Sugarcane cultivation is also Significant.

• Area under fruit crop is around 22000 ha.• In last few years 3000 MT grapes have been

exported per annum in European Market. Keshar mango is also being exported to Japan.

• District has significant achievement in dairy ,sericulture, apiculture ,floriculture.

• ‘Soya –Sugar ’contributes around 50% of cultivable area.

Agro-processing• Latur is traditionally known for its pulses & oil processing

industries.• New entrepreneurs in pulp processing, starch, bedana, dairy

product, cold storage for fruit export, cleaning & packaging are coming up.

• SEZ for agro-base industries is being set up on 200 ha by Ramkay International

• India Bulls Ltd has come up to set up Food Park which will provide common facility centre for agro-processing entrepreneurs

• Sericulture project ( cocoon processing &reeling) ,honey processing unit will give impetus to agro-processing industries.

• Agro Export Facilitation Centre for Keshar Mango & Pomegranate is under construction.

Industries Till 1990, Latur languished as a city, remaining an industrially backward. In 1960,

region of Marathwada was merged with Maharashtra. This was the time when the industrial development of the Marathwada region began, propelled through designated backward area benefits. And it was only when the MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) began acquiring land and setting up industrial estates that it began to grow. but still the majority small and medium scale industries are agriculture based and not industry based.

Industrial at Glance • MIDC developed Latur(1336 ha),Ausa (82 ha) Ahmedpur (20ha) Nilanga(17

ha),Udgir(14ha) as an industrial area.• Additional industrial area for Latur of 840ha area has been notified by MIDC.• More than 21 medium &large scale units are working with investment of Rs388 cores • Around 2280 small scale units have been established with investment of Rs 148

crore.• Videocon, India Rayon ,India Bulls & Supreme Industries are going to set up their

plant with investment of Rs 600 crore.• Gas Pipeline of Reliance Industries passes through Ausa Taluka. Gas outlet will be

available for industrial purpose

Industries Area in Latur Sr.No Name of Industries Land Acquired No of Plots

1 MIDC Latur 263.26 7482 Additional Latur 1076.83 483

3 MIDC Ausa 82.55 1414 MIDC Ahemadpur 20 15

5 MIDC Nilanga 17.95 64

Industrial Scenario Sr No

Category Cumulative Figures

No of Enterprise Employment Generated Investment (P&M) Rs.In Lakhs Production Capacity

Mfg Service Total Mfg Service Total Mfg Service Total Mfg services Total

1Micro 1473 87 1560 14005 315 14320 13087 319 13406 39069 1374 40443

2Small 490 1 491 7569 20 7589 31081 40 31121 61833 210 62043

3Medium 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

4Large 21 0 21 5727 0 5727 41295 0 41295 7047 0 7047

Education

• Latur is well known for its Latur Patternin educational field at national level.

• It is a cumulative outcome of leadership,educational institutions,people,teachers,parents & students.

• Presently there are more than 2093 schools,33 degree colleges,12 ITIs,3 polytecnics,2 engineering college,2 medical college, agriculture & biotechnology college.

• SRT university has its sub centre in Latur extending courses in technology, management and social science.

• Latur is upcoming as Educational Hub because of its ‘educational movement’

Various Regional Offices

• Latur is emerging as centre of various regional offices in Marathwada Region

• More than 20 regional head offices have been established in Latur• Education, health, Msedcl, agriculture ,transport, cooperation,

Social welfare, MIDC ,Pollution are some important offices• Work of Regional Administrative building is in progress.• Central government has set up two important training centre at

Latur (CRPF) & Chakur(BSF)• CRPF provides training for disaster management. Construction

work of Rs 93 crore is in progress• BSF provides training to BSF recruits. Project cost of Rs 144 crore

has been sanctioned.

Hotel In Latur

Name Star Rating

No. Rooms

F&B Outlet Rate Location

Grand International 4* 46 2 3000 Barshi Road

Centurion 2* 40 1 1000 Near Bus stop

Hotel Embassy 3* 30 1 1500 Ambajogal Road

Carnival Resort 3* 17 1 2200 Ambejogai Road

Aroma Hotels, 3* 12 1 2000 A-74/1, M.I.D.C.

Hotel Parth 2* 30 1 1870 SH 144, Latur

Profiles at a Glance

Hotel Name Grand

International

Hotel Centurion Hotel Embassy

Carnival Resort Aroma Hotels Hotel Parth

Hotel Type Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel

Star Rating 4 Star 2 Star 3 Star 3 Star 2 Star 2 Star

No. of Rooms 46 40 30 17 12 30

No. of Categories 3 2 2 3 2 2

No. of F & B Outlets 2 1 1 1 1 1

Type of F & B Outlets

Multi- Cuisine , Bars

Multi- Cuisine , Bars

Multi- Cuisine , Bars

Coffee Shop, Multi- Cuisine ,

Bars Multi- Cuisine ,

Bars Multi- Cuisine ,

Bars

No. of Conference Halls 2 1 1 2 1 1

Conference Capacity 250-300 50 120 400 20 50

Profiles at a Glance

Hotel Name Grand

International

Hotel Centurion

Hotel Embassy Carnival Resort Aroma Hotels Hotel Parth

Wireless Internet P Barber Shop

Beauty Salon

Business Centre Currency Exchange P

Health Club/Gym P Spa/Ayurveda

Safe P P PMini Bar P P P P

Valet

Swimming Pool P Jogging Track

Bookstore

Florist    

Profiles at a GlanceHotel Name

Grand International

Hotel

Centurion Hotel Embassy

Carnival Resort Aroma Hotels Hotel Parth

On Site Event Manager P  

Organizing Invitations/Giveaway

s

Special Menu Development P A/V Solutions P P P

DG Back up P P P P P P Video Conferencing

Liquor License P Outdoor Activities

Banquet Areas Wi-Fi Enabled

High Speed Broad Band Internet

Services P P

Connectivity By Road From To Distance

Latur Mumbai 457 Km

Latur Hyderabad 265 km

Latur Pune 371 km

Latur Nagpur 616 km

Latur Bangalore 856 km

Latur Warangal 418 km

Latur Aurangabad 265 Km

Connectivity By Train • Latur is now well connected by Rail track to all major cities.o Latur-Kurduwadi-Pune-Mumbai (West )o Latur-Udgir-Hyderabad (South)o Latur-Purna-Akola-Nagpur-Kolkatta.(East)o Latur-Manmad-Bhusawal-Delhi (North )

By Air Latur has an airport located near Chincholiraowadi, 12

Kilometres northwest of the city. It does not have any scheduled commercial air service.

Opportunities in Latur • There is limitation of land and labour in Mumbai-Pune-

Nashik triangle• Latur has all necessary infrastructural facilities at par with

Mumbai-Pune –Nashik belt.• Very good connectivity of road, rail & air• Cheap labour pool and land with sufficient water and

electricity makes it more attractive destination.• Law &order point of view it is very peaceful place.• There is very less industrial disputes. Labour force is hard

working and cooperative.• Latur comes in D + zone and Package Incentive Scheme-

2007 with added incentives is applicable .• Upcoming SEZ and Food Park

Threats In latur • Delay in implementation of Government

Policy. • MIDC is not able to support Industrial

Development in latur. Many Project got delayed due to inadequate supply of water