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Chief Minister calls for investment in food and minor forest produce processing industries along with Steel industry in Bastar

  • Problems in Bastar can be resolved only through development: Mr. Bhupesh Baghel
  • Chhattisgarh has the best policy for Steel Industries, says the Delegation of Chhattisgarh Steel and Sponge Iron Production Association
  • Concession in energy surcharge has given a security blanket to 85% industries of the steel sector
  • Youth of Bastar to be trained in various trades as per the industry demands
  • Sufficient Land available in Bastar for establishing industries

Raipur, (the states. news)Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel said that problems in Bastar can be solved only through development.  He appealed industrialists to invest in Food and Minor Forest Produce Processing Industries along with Steel industry. Chief Minister said that the steel industries will be supplied raw material in sufficient quantity. He added that enough government land is available for setting up industries in Bastar. Chief Minister called upon the industrialists to take maximum benefit of the relief and exemptions provided by State Government for steel sector. On the occasion, Industry Minister Mr. Kawasi Lakhma and State Food and Civil Supply Corporation Chairman Mr. Ram Gopal Agrawal were also present.

Chief Minister Mr. Baghel was addressing the delegation of Chhattisgarh Steel and Sponge Iron Production Association at his residence office. The delegation thanked and congratulated Chief Minister for implementing the best policy for steel industries in the state. This policy will attract new investments. Association Representatives said that the concession provided by State Government on energy surcharge gave security to nearly 85 % industries in the steel sector. They thanked Chief Minister for the concession and exemption provided to the industries during lockdown. Delegation said that the day of October 8, 2020 will be remembered as ‘Steel Day’ in future. New announcements have stirred new enthusiasm among steel industries. Steel industries have important contribution in GST hike. In last 10 years, no new steel industry has come up in the state. The concession and exemptions provided to the steel industries would encourage setting up of new units in the state. (#mediasaheb.com)