Himachal
CM urges entrepreneurs to invest in the State, and prioritizes strengthening
state’s strategic infrastructure also .
National Tele 24 News
Vinay Kumar
Shimla
While presiding over the Special Interactive
Session with CII Council Members of Northern States, organized in
Shimla, Shri Jai Ram Thakur, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh said
that the State Government is committed to providing best environment for the
investors to invest in Himachal Pradesh to make the state an industrial hub of
the country. The Chief Minister said that despite the topographical
constraints, the state has emerged as a favourite destination for the
investors.
He said that the State Government aims to upgrade the State’s
connectivity with the plains to give a boost to the industry &
tourism. The CM said that during the short period of the present
government, we are working on many things, including policy revamping to ensure
ample opportunities for industries & tourism. He added that the State
Government has also made fresh provisions to for the industry sector so that
the companies can return to the ‘power state.’ The CM said that the
government was working to resolve the infrastructure problem and increase
state’s connectivity through rail & air. “We have transformed the VVIP
helicopter service into heli-taxi service, accessible to all. The state has
three airports but we are trying for a full-scale airport at Kangra,” he said. He added that the state government accords top priority to the
Tourism sector and special emphasis is being given to strengthen infrastructure
in the state. He added that despite being a small state, Himachal Pradesh is
number 1 in many aspects like it is the least corrupt state in the country.
Moreover, the bureaucracy and political leadership in the state is always open
for meetings to chart out the growth agenda of the state. Meetings have given
solutions to many problems and the State Government believes that the every
problem can be solved by sitting across the table. The State Government is
working towards exploring possibilities for expanding rail connectivity, which
was the need of the hour.
Earlier, while delivering his address at the session, Mr Sachit
Jain, Chairman, CII Northern Region and Vice Chairman, Vardhman Special Steels
Pvt Ltd, said that the Regional Council Meeting of CII
Northern Region is happening in Shimla after a long period of 10 years. Many
people from outside the state have come and are now looking at the State from a
different perspective, seeking investment opportunities in the state. He
said that being a landlocked state and difficult terrain, the road & rail
infrastructure in the state could go a long way in sustenance of industry in
the state. “There is an urgent need to empower the youth of the State with
skill sets which would make them more employable & productive in their work
environment,” he said. CII proposed to partner the Government of himachal
Pradesh for setting up a multi-skill institute for the youth of the state in
Dharamshala. He also invited the Chief Minister for CII Agro Tech which is
scheduled to be held in Chandigarh from 1-4 December.
Mr
IMJS Sidhu, Chairman, CII Himachal Pradesh delivered the formal Vote of Thanks. “I
thank the Chief Minister for his personal presence at the occasion which shows
his commitment towards industrialization.”
