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CM Vishnu Deo Sai meets Piyush Goyal, discusses proposals for industrial development and investment in Chhattisgarh

Union Minister gives assurance, direct officials to take necessary steps

Proposal to connect Korba-Bilaspur-Raipur with Nagpur Industrial Corridor

Special Economic Zone (SEZ) may get approval in Chhattisgarh

Establishment of APEDA certification office will give global recognition to agricultural products of Chhattisgarh

Raipur (thestates.news)| Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today to discuss key developmental initiatives for the state, focusing on the industrial corridor, international air cargo facilities, and various other projects.

During the meeting at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi, CM Sai emphasized the importance of linking the Korba-Bilaspur-Raipur route with the Nagpur Industrial Corridor, which he believes will significantly enhance industrial activity in Chhattisgarh and create employment opportunities. Minister Goyal assured that the proposal would be reviewed and acted upon promptly. He also directed the officials of the Government of India to take necessary action in this regard.

The chief minister said that this will boost industrial activities in Chhattisgarh, establish new industries and create employment opportunities. The move will help the state get a prominent place on the national industrial map.

The Chief Minister also stressed 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. He proposed utilizing the existing old terminal for this purpose. This facility will help the industries of the state to compete in global markets.

Establishment of APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) Certification Office was also discussed in the meeting. The Chief Minister said that the office will give global recognition to the agricultural products of Chhattisgarh, which will benefit farmers and industrialists.

Increasing the capacity of Concor Container Depot in Raipur was also discussed in the meeting. The chief minister informed that at present only 15% 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.

The chief minister proposed that hosting national and international business events in Nava Raipur 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. The union minister agreed to all these proposals and assured early action.

Chief Secretary of Chhattisgarh Amitabh Jain, Secretary to Chief Minister Rahul Bhagat, Industrial Commerce Secretary of Chhattisgarh Rajat Kumar, Investment Commissioner of Chhattisgarh in New Delhi Ritu Sain, Residential Commissioner Shruti Singh were also present in the meeting.

Establishment of IT and Multi-Sector SEZ

The chief minister 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 materials from Chhattisgarh are being exported to other states, this step is being taken to stop this and promote industrial development in the state. The union minister expressed hope for the early implementation of this project along with the feasibility study.

Information given to the union minister about the new Industrial Policy 2024-29

The Chhattisgarh government has announced to implement the new Industrial Policy 2024-29 to achieve the goal of “Amritkaal: Chhattisgarh Vision @ 2047”. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai informed Union Commerce Minister 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 environment. This policy will open new avenues of development by promoting industrial activities in the state.