A total of 47 skilled persons who acquired professional training in computer application in the centres of Skill Development Authority received job placements in private companies in an employment fair held here.Notably, Chief Minister Raman Singh last year in October had stated that Chhattisgarh’s industrial progress should be linked with jobs and workers interests which must be protected while deliberating on the new ‘Five-Year Industrial Policy (2014-2019 )’ in a meeting with the senior officers at his official residence here.
He had stated that 'Make in Chhattisgarh' will be the main attraction of new industrial policy to fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make In India' dream.It may also be recalled that during the workshop held here on October 9 last year, the suggestions of industrialists and businessmen were taken into consideration while preparing the initial draft on new industrial policy.
The first Industrial Policy of Chhattisgarh was implemented on November 1, 2001. The second Industrial Policy was implemented from November 1, 2004 till October 31, 2009. The Third Industrial Policy was implemented during 2009-2014. The Chief Minister said that the State has invited huge investment in core sectors like steel, power, cement and aluminium. About 120 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed since the inception of the State and 60 MoUs had been implemented and expanded. Rest of the 60 MoUs are under various stages of implementation.
About Rs44,000 crore was invested in State till now. The results of the 2009-14 Industrial Policy were encouraging. Singh said the main focus is on none-core sector like agriculture, automotives, alternate energy, information technology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and tourism. The Global Investors Meet was held in 2012 in non-sector segment for the first time. Four main policies were envisaged in the industrial policy of 2012.
The new Industrial Policy should be competitive and invite more investments than the other States. The weaker sections of the society should be made partners in progress in the coming years. Singh laid emphasis on providing employment to women, Naxal-affected families, ex-servicemen, scheduled castes/scheduled tribes. Transparency should be observed while acquiring land for small-scale, medium and large industries.
In October last year, many as 51,416 youth have undergone training in different trades under the Central Government's skill development initiative and the Chief Minister's Skill Development Scheme.