Madhya Pradesh is most attractive state of country : Birla

Indore: Describing Madhya Pradesh as “Mother State”, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Shri Kumar Mangalam Birla said that Rs. 16 thousand crore investment has already been made in the state in which 7 thousand persons have got jobs. He announced to make investment of Rs. 20 thousand crore. He said that this investment will be made in solar energy, textile and cement sectors. Shri Birla said that Madhya Pradesh is the most attractive state with immense investment potential in future. Lauding the Chief Minister’s dynamic leadership and government’s functioning, he said that state’s administration is progressive. He said that Chief Minister Shri Chouhan’s functioning is a source of inspiration. Other states also need to draw inspiration from Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh is set to take flight now. Shri Chouhan talks through his works carried out with dedication and hard work.
Shri Subrat Roy of Sahara Group said that Rs. 20 thousand crore will be invested in Madhya Pradesh’s dairy sector. He said that Madhya Pradesh is the pioneer state of the country. Its Chief Minister is dedicated, cultured and down-to-earth. He has also proved to be a guru of human resource management. Giving information about his dairy project, Shri Roy informed the five million tonnes of milk will be produced. Of this, 50 percent production will be made in Madhya Pradesh. Rs. 9 thousand crore will be invested in the first phase providing employment to 27 to 30 thousand persons. Contractual cultivation agreement will be signed with farmers for production of fodder. He informed that a golf club will be developed at Indore at a cost of Rs. 600-700 crore. Project’s draft will be handed over to the State Government by March. Shri Roy informed that Sahara’s investment in the housing sector of Madhya Pradesh is to the tune of Rs. 16 thousand crore.
Shri Subrat Roy said that the Chief Minister wishes to increase production along with progress. It is the result of this thinking that the state has achieved 18 percent agricultural growth rate and 12 percent economic growth rate. He described the Chief Minister as an specialist of human management.
Essel Group Chairman Shri Subhash Chandra said that his group wishes to improve Madhya Pradesh residents’ living standard through investment. He said that Madhya Pradesh will be number one state in the country as result of inviting investors and taking decisions. He also referred to development of a residential township in Chambal area. It will be developed at a cost of Rs. 35 thousand crore and provide employment to one lakh persons.
Infosys Chairman Shri Ramdas Kamath lauded the State Government’s efforts and described it as result-oriented. Shri Shivendra Mohan Singh of Fortis Health Care said that Madhya Pradesh has taken praiseworthy initiative for investment in health service sector. He said that this initiative of Madhya Pradesh Government will boost morale of investors in this field. Shri Manoj Gaur of J.P. Group said that the Chief Minister has ensured development in every sector of the state.
Chief Secretary Shri R. Parasuram said that an action plan will be chalked out to implement MoUs. He informed that 2200 representatives of 750 companies participated in the summit.
At the function, Shri Advani released book “Madhya Pradesh Unveiled” published by Madhya Pradesh Madhyam. The book focuses on Madhya Pradesh’s culture and progress. Public Relations Minister Shri Laxmikant Sharma was also present at the time of book release.
Members of Parliament Shri Prabhat Jha and Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Panchayats & Rural Development Minister Shri Gopal Bhargava, Minister of State for Medical Education Shri Mahendra Hardia, Member of Parliament Smt. Sumitra Mahajan and large number of investors were present on the occasion. TRIFAC Managing Director Shri Arun Bhatt proposed a vote of thanks.