Raipur, 05 July 2023
Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel is reviewing the activities of Mahatma Gandhi Rural Industrial Park (RIPA) at his residence office.
The Chief Minister asked the officials to first train the youth and then link them with RIPA so that entrepreneurship increases.
He said that it is necessary to keep some things in mind.
Also see the feasibility of the enterprises that are coming up so that the entrepreneurs can get complete success.
There is a lot of activity going on in Ripa.
Good work is being done in the areas of bakery and food products, millet, apparel, construction etc. and entrepreneurs are coming forward.
The Chief Minister directed that arrangements should be made for online supply of all the products and their availability in Seamart.
Officials said that talks have been held on their availability in other shopping malls as well.
The Chief Minister said that it is very important to connect the producer with the market. This encourages entrepreneurship.
Discussion was held regarding the manufacture and sale of cow dung paint. The Chief Minister said that cow dung paint is being used for coloring government buildings. Increase its sales in private sectors as well. It can be used in large construction works like housing board projects.
Review of Ripa
WiFi facility is available in 90 percent Ripa.
Officials said that the WiFi zone has been of great benefit.
The restaurants in 12 RIPA centers are well served with Wi-Fi facility. Due to good digital connectivity in Ripa, the youth are also taking advantage.
The instructions given earlier by the Chief Minister regarding RIPA are also being reviewed. The Chief Minister said that by connecting digitally, everyone will get a big benefit from it.
Plan is being prepared for divisional level millet carnival. Feedback is also being taken from the consumers of cow dung paint.
A team will visit CFTRI for technical support for RIPA. Since the Ministry of Rural Development has a contract with the organization, technical assistance will be available from there also.
The example of Prabhat Patnaik of Tamnar was placed before the Chief Minister. With Rs 18 lakh, Prabhat started the fabrication work in Ripa. Due to this, they are also giving employment to 4 people.
The example of Arang was also told that how the puja kit was prepared keeping in view the greenery.
The vehicle is being manufactured in this.
