Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Madhya Pradesh is now becoming a major center of investment. Possibilities of investment in Madhya Pradesh are being explored at the international level. Pravasi Bharatiya Sammelan to be held in Indore on January 8, 9 and 10. Pravasi Bharatiyas from 80 countries will participate in it. Also, 52 countries have given approval to participate in the Investors Summit on 11th and 12th January. In M.P. 5G services have been started.
Chouhan was addressing the youth at Startup Conclave-2022 of Laghu Udyog Bharti in Katni today. He also launched QR code giving information about government schemes.
Chief Minister Chouhan said that the state government is providing various facilities to encourage start-ups and MSMEs. In the start-up policy of the state, a provision has been made for special incentive assistance of up to one crore rupees to new startups. In case of innovative idea, capital fund is also arranged from the bank. A start-up center of experts has also been set up to help start-ups in the state.
The Chief Minister said that the efforts of Laghu Udyog Bharti in making the country self-reliant are commendable. Capital subsidy, subsidized land, capital, interest subsidy, etc. are given for setting up an MSME unit in the state. Recently, in a single day, 1900 small scale industrial units were started in the state. Now preparations are on to start 5000 industries.
Chouhan called upon the youth to start start-ups in the state. He said that they should be job provider. Start your own business. The government will give full help in that. The daughters will be given 20 percent additional assistance by the government in setting up startups. The Chief Minister told the youth that no one can stop them from moving forward if they are determined. India's Sundar Pichai has done a miracle.
Chief Minister Chouhan said that it should be clear to the children that in which direction they have to go after class XII. He said that on securing 75 percent or more marks in 12th, the government gives a laptop. The government is also paying the fees for higher education of meritorious students. Medical and engineering studies have also been started in Hindi in Madhya Pradesh.
Chouhan said that soon one lakh government posts will be recruited in the state. Every person cannot get a government job, so it is necessary to start self-employment, the state government will cooperate fully. They can start their start-up and become job creators. 2500 children of the state have started their start-ups.
Encouraging the youth, Chouhan said that man is a storehouse of infinite powers. One can command even the universe with courage. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is moving towards becoming a golden bird and world leader once again.
Chouhan said that for the convenience of start-ups, a start-up portal has been started in the state, which will act as a bridge between incubators and investors. Start-ups were earlier prescribed experience and turnover condition for participating in government tender, now both conditions have been exempted.
Start-ups are provided by the state government with investment assistance, planning assistance, upgradation assistance as well as rent assistance with a ceiling on leased space, for a specified period of time.
Chouhan said that start-ups receiving funds from financial institutions recognized by SEBI and RBI will be given assistance up to Rs 15 lakh at the rate of 15 percent. Start-ups will also be encouraged in government procurement in the Stores Purchase Rules.