Climate for investment has improved in Madhya Pradesh following the recent Global Investors Summit. Investors from around the world wish to come to Madhya Pradesh. The Prime Minister has also lauded the State. MP’s branding has been done as an ideal investment destination. This is a golden opportunity. Madhya Pradesh should be transformed by availing benefit of this situation actively. Now, Madhya Pradesh has to be made pioneer in industries along with agriculture. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated this while chairing a follow-up meeting of Global Investors Summit here on Tuesday.
It was informed that 3,177 investment proposals worth `6.89 lakh crore were received during the summit. Members of the cabinet and senior officers of various departments attended the meeting.
Chouhan said that he dreamed with eyes open. Do not let enthusiasm die out. Madhya Pradesh has to be transformed as fully developed state in 4 years. Ego of any public representative or officers should not impede this approach of the government.
The Chief Minister said that bringing investment to Madhya Pradesh was the decision of State’s elected Government. All Ministers and officers must have pro-active approach for this. Take brave decisions in the state’s interest and adhere strictly to time-limit. Every department should maintain information about concerning investors and keep in touch with them. New investors should also be contacted. This is a continuous process. Pay attention to “Ease of Doing Business”.
Importance should be paid to all kinds of industries including major, medium and small ones to make Madhya Pradesh pioneer in investment sector.
The Chief Minister directed that process should begin to create global talent pool of talented youths of the state. Organic farming and products should be promoted. Under Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana, 10 young entrepreneurs should be groomed in every district. Orders should be issued within time-limit regarding announcements for micro, small and medium industries. All departments should develop new work culture. He said that every department should chalk out an outline for creative programmes during Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day from November 1 to 7. The Chief Secretary will coordinate these programmes.
Chief Secretary Anthony DeSa gave a presentation on achievements of Global Investors Summit and follow-up action. He informed that 5,500 representatives from industry including 200 top industrialists took part in the summit.
Besides, 107 industries associations and representatives of public sector undertakings and 2100 small and medium entrepreneurs also attended it.
In the summit, 32 countries of 5 continents and 9 partner countries took part including 28 ambassadors and high commissioners. Total 3,177 investment proposals worth `6.89 lakh including 3,164 proposals worth `4.37 lakh crore through website and 13 proposals worth `2.52 lakh crore announced in the summit. The proposals pertain to 21 departments.