The Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the upcoming industries in the State will bring more jobs to local people. He urged the new industries to have communications with the locals. Chouhan met investors on Tuesday at Mantralaya. The Chief Minister met Managing Director of John Deer company Satish Nadigar and Chief Executive of Rio Tinto Diamonds and Minerals Alan Davis. Minister for Commerce and Industry Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Chief Secretary Anthony De Sa and Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister SK Mishra were also present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister said that the investment friendly policy has been put in place. Single door clearance policy has encouraged industries. Industries will employ local people and bring economic prosperity. Industry should strictly adhere to corporate social responsibility. The training of local people to enhance the chances of employability has been a focus area. It was informed that John Deer company recently began exporting from the State. Tractors manufactured by the company are being exported to Mexico. The Rio Tinto company is also increasingly using the sophisticated technology.
He said that every sector has a different policy. We took advantages of MP's strengths, we have land, skilled manpower, 24/7 power, single-window clearance. We are trying to get one big investment. And we have been getting positive indications. We are encouraging our entrepreneurs, we are encouraging SMEs and the youth to be job creators and not job seekers, he added.