Chief Minister Harish Rawat has reiterated that his Government has implemented the MSME and hydro power policy in the State’s interests. Industrial federations should reap its benefit. He also sought suggestions from all the stakeholders stating that the State would incorporate these while reviewing the policy.
He expressed this view while convening a meeting with industrialists, their representatives and industry department officials here in Dehradun.
Rawat said that MSME policy had been drafted as per requirement of the local entrepreneurs by the State Government. To check the migration from mountainous regions, MSME policy was being implemented effectively. Industrial federations may play significant role in this regard by encouraging other industrialists to invest in the state. Rawat directed the SIIDCUl managing director to develop the sick industrial units and start them up under the MSME policy. Even industries, which are situated in district and under the industry department should also be developed by the SIIDCUl. As we know that MSME can play pivotal role in the state development so instructed the department concerned to sort out their grievance on priority basis.
For this it has been mandatory that senior officials and Industry Department would have direct interaction with industrialists at least once in a month. During the meeting they should exchange their experiences and suggestions to each other. Subsidy system should be organized in more transparent and accessible manner. Subsidy amount should be transferred into the bank account of the entrepreneurs directly. Single window system should be made more effective and regular dialogue to be established with the industrial federations to invite the investment into the state. A separate cell to be set up and entrepreneur can get access of the all the information regarding the investment in industrial sector including Herbal, Pharmaceutical, IT, Hydro sectors related information to be made available in this cell. Investment in education sector in hilly regions should be encouraged and co-operated by the state government.
Building rent and other facilities would be provided by the government for setting up school in backward areas particularly. Industrial institution can invest under the corporate social responsibilities. As policy is being drafted by the state government under which polytechnics, ITI, High Schools, Inter College, Rajiv Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya and private sector schools may be set up. Government is making all possible efforts so that maximum employment opportunities may be provided in the rural areas. Rural BPO concept is being considered for the purpose. Government would encourage the entrepreneurs in this sector. Many schemes have been launched for promoting the production of local crops and products, but entrepreneurs are expected to co-operate in this regard.
Industrial association of Uttarakhand apprised that Dev Mart scheme is being started for making market available for the local products. Chief Minister assured full co-operation for the scheme. Self help group to be included in this scheme. local Gram panchayats would be included in the Hydro Power Policy.