ODOP – Stone Cutting and polishing
| S.NO | PARAMETERS | Marking scheme | Annexures | 1 | ODOP Business Exported or Participated in No of International Events | Bapatla district has two granite varieties: 1. Black Granite (“Black Pearl”) in Gurijepalli and 2. Colour Granite (“Steel Grey”) in Konidena. Granite cutting Polishing units operate in four 1. clusters—Martur 2. Ballikurava 3. Gurijepalli, and 4. Santhamaguluru. Export-oriented units are located in Maddipadu and Gundlapalli villages of Prakasam district. Bapatla granites showcased at STONA and Jaipur Expo, enhancing global visibility and fostering international partnerships in the granite industry. |
23 units are exporting the polished Granite slabs (Steel Grey and Black Peral). Enclosed Importer and exporters Codes given by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Govt. of India. |
| 2 | Export Value Growth | – | |
| 3 | ODOP Business Onboarded | All Granite Cutting Polishing Industries is facilitated for obtaining Mineral Dealer Licence through online using the Online Mineral e-Permit System (OMEPS) platform for obtaining transit pass to dispatch the finished granite slabs to domestic and international customers. | export oriented units are as follows: 1.www.gemgranites.com 2.www.jyotirocks.com 3.siva@jyothiexports.com 4.sudheersidda@jyothiexports.com 5.accounts@jyothiexports.com 6.www.jyothiexports.com 7.info@krishnasaigranites.com 8.www.krishnasaigranites.com |
| 4 | Volume of Procurement Orders | A total No. of 566 MDL Units are manufactured the Granite slabs (Steel Grey and Black Peral Varieties), the total quantity dispatched for the year 2024-25 is 321326.426 | |
| 5 | ODOP Business Supported | Policy Supported: The Government of AP introduced the Slab System for voluntary Seigniorage Fee collection from granite cutting and polishing units, based on blade type used for raw blocks (270 cm x 150 cm). |
Enclosed GOs (71 & 58) |
| 6 | Businesses Benefited from significant production upgrades CFC Access | Modern wire saws and automated machines like auto polishers, multi-cutting blades, and edge cutters are reducing wastage in granite slab production. Currently, 7 mm wires are used, with the industry aiming to adopt 1 mm precision wires for more accurate cutting and enhanced efficiency in the near future. The Government of AP introduced the Slab System for voluntary Seigniorage Fee collection from granite cutting and polishing units, based on blade type used for raw blocks (270 cm x 150 cm). This initiative reduced seigniorage fees and lowered the cost of finished granite products in the State. |
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| 8 | % of ODOP beneficiaries covered with diversity data | – | 9 | No of ODOP Businesses assisted covered with documented hand holding | The number of ODOP-aligned businesses that have received personalized support through structured and traceable handholding are enclosed. | Certificates in PDF enclosed | 10 | No of ODOP Businesses Adopted Green Practices Certified | The number of ODOP-aligned businesses that have formally adopted environmentally sustainable (green) practices and obtained certification from a recognized authority are enclosed. | Certificates in PDF enclosed |