The captains of Indian industry see immense potential for industrial development in Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan with his visionary approach has the willpower to make Madhya Pradesh a developed state. The top industrialists of India expressed these views during a get-together held at CII, Mumbai late last night.
Chouhan said that apart from maintaining double-digit growth rate for the last 7-8 years, Madhya Pradesh's 11 percent growth rate is the highest in the country. State's 24.99 per cent agriculture growth rate has created record not only in the country, but the entire world also.
Extending an open invitation to the industry, the Chief Minister said that apart from surplus power, human resources and law and order, he himself is there to help out investors. Industrialists investing in Madhya Pradesh will not get disappointed, he added.
Chouhan said that he desires to see crops swaying in Chambal ravines and implement the best system not only in the country, but the world also. He said that a positive atmosphere is prevailing in the country these days. Some months ago, India looked depressed and dismayed, but is enthusiastic and hopeful now. Good days have started to dawn in the country.
Industries Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia said that Madhya Pradesh offers all facilities for good and safe investment including better law and order situation, peaceful industrial atmosphere, massive land bank, skilled manpower, fast growth rate, good governance and able leadership that gives fillip to development. Referring to the State's far-sighted policies, she said that Madhya Pradesh is the best choice for investment.
Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa gave a presentation on the state's development. He informed about resources and facilities extended to investors in the state. Principal Secretary, Industries, Mohammad Sulaiman welcomed the guests and threw light on the concept of Global Investors Summit.
CII's Chairman Adi Godrej said that Madhya Pradesh's growth is so charismatic that it may be entered into the Guinness Book of World Records. Infrastructural works underway in the state at a rapid pace are proof of this. Essel World's chairman Subhash Chandra said that the Madhya Pradesh Government has live contact with investors. They are clearly told what to do and what not.
Dhoot of Videocon said that all aspects of life in the state have witnessed progress during the last decade. Industrialist Sudhansu Deva said that investors are cordially welcomed in the State. Satish Seth of Reliance said that State's leadership has the will power and desire for development. Positive industrial atmosphere prevails in Madhya Pradesh, he added.