The Chhattisgarh Government has commenced the work for upgradation of 'Sirgitti Engineering Cluster' under Centre's 'Modified Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme' (MIIUS) at Sirgitti in the district.
The upgradation of infrastructure includes roads, drainage system and water supply among others, officials stated.
Notably, the Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation (CSIDC) has identified another Industrial Growth Centre at Siltara near Raipur to be developed as a ‘ Steel Cluster’ under Centre’s 'Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme' (IIUS), officials stated.
The administrative approval of Rs54.10 crore had been received from the Central government for the scheme. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)-- Chhattisgarh Ispat Bhumi ltd., Raipur (CIBl) has been formed under Public-Private Partnership for implementation of the project. The project would be developed by CSIDC.
The objective of the IIUS is to enhance international competitiveness of the domestic industry by providing quality infrastructure through public-private partnership approach in selected functional clusters/locations which have greater potential to become globally competitive.
The CSIDC has also created an Amenities zone in Industrial Area Siltara, Phase-I.
The construction of building is completed and the complex has shops, office spaces, ATM kiosk, restaurant etc. Allotment of spaces for shops and offices are being done. Nearly 60 per cent of 120 spaces have been allotted so far, officials stated.
The complex is situated adjacent to NH-6 (Ring Road 1), this complex is developed on a piece of land measuring 1600 sqmt. Total built up area of the complex is an estimated 3000 sqm.
It may be recalled that the Chhattisgarh Government is also mulling over plans to establish a mega industrial zone at an estimated cost of Rs 177 crore near Raipur.
The industrial zone would be spread over 1730 hectares of land, official stated.
The industrial zone would be established for setting up of steel plants, power plants, captive power plants and other core industries.The zone would also be developed by CSIDC.
The Chhattisgarh government in a bid to provide a major boost to industrial development is now planning to establish many more industrial areas and industrial parks in the State.
The CSIDC will soon carry out a survey and preparation of layout Plan for the proposed new industrial areas and industrial parks to be established in the State, officials stated.
The CSIDC will commence the construction work after receiving approval from Town And Country Planning Department in different districts of the State, officials stated.
The Industrial Growth Centre at Urla near Raipur is set to emerge as one of the key industrial zones having world-class infrastructure in the country. The Centre accorded final approval for upgradation of infrastructure at Industrial Growth Centre, Urla in Raipur district at a total project cost of Rs 54.81 crore last year. The Central government’s grant approved for the project is Rs12.26 crore, officials stated.The upgradation of the infrastructure is being done under Centre's MIIUS.
As many as 11 projects in the country have been accorded final approval with Central assistance of Rs283.23 crore.
The Chhattisgarh government has allotted 6,654 hectares of land through its land Bank for enabling establishment of various industrial units in the State.
The State Government has taken several significant steps to leverage development of industries in the State, officials stated.
From year 2003 till present, capital investment in micro and small industries has increased by 40 times, they said.
According to the information received from CSIDC, capital investment in these industries in year 2003 was Rs6 359 crores, which has grown to Rs2,52,593 crore at present.
It is noteworthy that in the year 2003, number of micro and small industries in Chhattisgarh was 6488, which has nearly doubled over the time to 13,284 at present. These industries were deploying nearly 16000 people but at present this number has reached around 1.06 lakh, officials stated.
Number of medium and large-scale industries in Chhattisgarh has also increased significantly. In 2003, number of medium-large scale industries was 26, which has increased to 156 at present.