Meeting of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai with Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal
Union Minister gave assurance, directed the officials to take necessary steps
Proposal to connect Korba-Bilaspur-Raipur with Nagpur Industrial Corridor
Assurance given for approval of Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Chhattisgarh
Establishment of APEDA Certification Office will give global recognition to the agricultural products of Chhattisgarh
Raipur, 08 October 2024
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai met Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal in New Delhi today. In the meeting, issues related to the state’s industrial corridor, development of international air cargo facilities and many other development were discussed. In this meeting, the Union Minister has assured to approve many proposals for the development of Chhattisgarh, which will give a new direction to the state.
The main issue of the meeting was the development of Chhattisgarh’s industrial corridor. Chief Minister Shri Sai requested the Union Minister to connect Korba-Bilaspur-Raipur with Nagpur Industrial Corridor. Union Minister Piyush Goyal assured to implement this proposal soon. He also directed the officials of the Government of India to take necessary action in this regard.
In the meeting, the Chief Minister also stressed on the need for international air cargo facilities in Raipur. He said that this would boost the export of agricultural and food processing products of the state. The Chief Minister said that the old terminal of Raipur can be used for this facility, which will facilitate export. Union Minister Shri Goyal showed a positive attitude on this and assured to give approval soon. This facility will help the industries of the state to compete in the global markets.
The issue of setting up APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) certification office in Chhattisgarh was also raised in the meeting. The Chief Minister said that the establishment of this office will give global recognition to the agricultural products of Chhattisgarh, which will benefit farmers and industrialists. On this proposal, the Union Minister said that the Government of India will provide all possible help on this.
The meeting also discussed increasing the capacity of Concor container depot located in Raipur. Chief Minister Shri Sai informed that currently only 15 percent of the total capacity of the depot is being used. He requested the Union Minister to add more shipping lines, which will reduce the export cost and boost business activities. The Union Minister also showed a positive attitude on this and said that this issue will be resolved soon with the Shipping Ministry.
Chief Minister Shri Sai also demanded to organize national and international business events in Nava Raipur. This proposal will be an important step towards developing Chhattisgarh as a business and industrial hub. This will boost the commercial activities of the state and generate new business opportunities. Union Minister Shri Goyal agreed to all these proposals and assured early implementation.
Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh Mr. Amitabh Jain, Secretary to Chief Minister Mr. Rahul Bhagat, Industrial Commerce Secretary of Chhattisgarh Mr. Rajat Kumar, Investment Commissioner of Chhattisgarh in New Delhi Mrs. Ritu Sen, Resident Commissioner Ms. Shruti Singh were also present in the meeting.
Demand for setting up of IT and multi-sector SEZ
Chief Minister Shri Sai also proposed to set up IT Services Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Nava Raipur and Multi-Sector SEZ in other growth hubs of the state. For this, 400 acres of land has been identified in Janjgir and Rajnandgaon. The Chief Minister said that at present raw material is being exported from Chhattisgarh to other states, which is necessary to stop and promote industrial development in the state. The Union Minister expressed hope for early implementation of this project along with its feasibility study.
The Union Minister was informed about the state’s new Industrial Policy 2024-29
Chhattisgarh Government has announced to implement new Industrial Policy 2024-29 to achieve the goal of “Amritkaal: Chhattisgarh Vision / 2047”. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai informed Union Commerce Minister Shri Piyush Goyal about this policy, which aims to encourage industrial development, increase employment opportunities and achieve economic prosperity. The Chief Minister said that the aim of this policy is to transform Chhattisgarh into a prosperous and sustainable economic development state. This policy will open new avenues of development by promoting industrial activities in the state.
