On the fourth day of his US tour, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited the Entrepreneurship Incubation Centre and Innovation of Tandon School of Engineering at New York University in Brooklyn premises.
Where he discussed on setting up such incubation centres in universities of Madhya Pradesh and urged New York University to extend their support in making knowledge and technology available.
Discussing Mukhya Mantri Yuva Udyami Yojana, Chouhan said, this scheme was introduced to develop entrepreneurship among youths. By taking benefit of the scheme, young entrepreneurs can make better use of their knowledge and skills.
He told that State Government is inspiring youths to set up their enterprise through the scheme. Government is giving them guarantee to take bank loan up to `2 crore.
Chouhan said that apart from these efforts, a Capital Venture Fund has been set up with `100 crore. He apprised himself with the activities and working system of the incubation centre. He spoke to the entrepreneurs, trainers and students working at the Future lab and Makerspace.
Centre Director Shrinivasan welcomed the Chief Minister and gave him information about the activities of the incubation centre.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan informed in his address at the Consulate General of India New York, 'Friends of MP' summit will be organised in the State on January 4 and 5, 2018.
It is a platform where the resolve for development of Madhya Pradesh will be taken and which will play a significant role in realising the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's New India.
The Chief Minister invited all the members of 'Friends of MP' to take part in the summit. He also urged the Non-Resident Indians to take part in the State's development.
It may be noted that Chouhan formed the 'Friends of MP' forum to push forward the innovative bid to make global talent pool of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Non-Resident Indians who are close to Madhya Pradesh can stay connected to the state even if they stay anywhere in the country.
Friends of MP members can adopt Mitra Vikas Pariyojana and extend financial assistance to expand it.
They can also help in increasing investment in any area. They can promote social activities and support in areas like community development, health, education, skill development, tourism, industry and rural development.