The Centre has approved Chhattisgarh Government’s proposal of establishing an ‘Electronic Manufacturing Cluster’ in Naya Raipur, officials informed on Tuesday.
“The Chhattisgarh Government has set the milestone in the direction of establishing Non-core industries in the State”, observed Chief Minister Raman Singh while expressing his happiness on the occasion.
The Electronic Manufacturing Cluster will be established by Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation ltd (CSIDCl) during the next three years. The CSIDCl had sent a proposal to the Central government regarding development of ‘Electronic Manufacturing Cluster’ over 70 acres of land in Naya Raipur.
The estimated cost of the ‘Electronic Manufacturing Cluster’ is Rs 105 crore where the Central Government will contribute Rs 50 crore for the project while remaining expenses will be borne by State Government itself.
Development of the ‘Electronic Manufacturing Cluster’ will open gates for investment of Rs 500 crore in 50 industries and will create employment opportunities for about 1000 people. It is a major achievement in the direction of establishing pollution-free industries of Non-core sector in Naya Raipur, officials stated.
Additional Chief Secretary, Commerce and Industry, N Baijendra Kumar stated that setting-up of pollution-free industries in the State is on the priority list of Chhattisgarh Government.
The State Government is making efforts at all levels to set up an industrial park in Naya Raipur. The Central Government’s approval to ‘Electronic Manufacturing Cluster’ is the result of State Government’s consistent efforts, he said. The Union Ministry of Communication and Information Technology provided green signal to the proposal in the meeting organised on October 13, 2014.
This ‘Electronic Manufacturing Cluster’ will consist nearly 50 units manufacturing electronic items, electronic panels, medical electronic devices, electronic gadgets, Home Theatre, USB, electronic goods, commercial lights, micro transformers quill, charger, mobile phones, CCTV camera, television, computer hard drive, computer peripherals, set up box, lED light, Inverter, energy meter, automotive electronics, note books, tablets, printers etc. The project will enable investment of Rs 500 crore and thus will create employment for about 1000 people.
The ‘Electronic Manufacturing Cluster’ will be equipped with ultra modern amenities along with Shopping Centre, Warehouse, Hostel, Club, Training Centre, Tool Room, Solid Waste Management, Waste Management Plant and Support Service Centre etc. Managing Director, CSIDCl, Sunil Mishra said that for establishment of ‘Electronic Manufacturing Cluster’, Expression of Interest ( EoI) from investors have been invited.