New doors of opportunities opening for youth in commerce and industry sector : Dr Raman Singh

Chief Minister addresses DICCI Convention ‘Bizcon-2018’

RAIPUR,Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh said that new doors of opportunities are opening for youth of Chhhattisgarh in commerce and industry sector. Chhattisgarh has immense opportunities for establishment of new industrial and business set ups. State Government’s pro-industrial policies, good network of roads, better infrastructure, electricity and skilled manpower has created positive environment for business and industrial development in state.

Chief Minister was addressing DICCI Bizcon- 2018 and state-level vendor development programme held in a private hotel on the occasion of second anniversary of Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DICCI) today. On the occasion, Dr Singh released ‘Make it Possible’ book based on central and state government schemes for young entrepreneurs of SC and ST. Chairman of Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Mr. Chhagan Mundra and Ex-MLA Mr. Vinod Khandekar were present as special guests of the programme. On the occasion, entrepreneurs from SC and ST communities were awarded for their achievements.

Dr Singh said in his address that State Government is providing concessions to entrepreneurs and industrialists under its industrial policy 2014-19. Establishment of new industries is providing employment opportunities to youth. He said that ultramodern BPOs at par with cities like Bengaluru and Chennai have been started in remote areas of Dantewada and Bijapur district. Dr Singh, on request of DICCI, assured of extending the duration of establishing production unit after land allotment to entrepreneurs for industries from two years to four years and also of nominating one entrepreneur from each of the scheduled categories. Dr Singh appreciated DICCI’s efforts and initiatives for promoting entrepreneurs of these communities. He said that DICCI has successfully marked its presence in 300 districts of all districts of the country in last 15 years of its formation. This organization has done commendable work in formulation of policies with central and state governments and in providing guidance and support to young entrepreneurs. The programme was also addressed by Founder of DICCI Mr. Milind Kamble, National Executive President Padamshree awardee Mr. Ravi Kumar Nara, President DICCI East India Mr. Nishchay Shelke, President Chhattisgarh Chapter Mr. Manish Baudh. Vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. Premnath Vaid. On the occasion, Managing Director of Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Mr. Sunil Mishra, Mr. Sanjeev Dangi of DICCI Northern Area, Mr. Raja Nayak of Souther area, Head of Women’s wing Mrs. Anita Raj and other officials and young entrepreneurs were present.