Historically Kutch was always considered a backward region due to its location and submerged geography . The situation seemed to have worsened after the disastrous Kutch earthquake . But in the next decade , the economy took an almost miraclous jumpstart due to the intense efforts of the Gujarat government . Kutch today is a growing economic and industrial hub in one of India 's fastest growing states – Gujarat . Its location on the far western edge of India has resulted in the commissioning of two major ports Kandla and Mundra . These ports are near most to the Gulf and Europe by the sea route . The hinterland of north-western India hosts more than 50 % of India 's population
Kutch earthquake
2001 Gujarat earthquake
Kutch district