Now divisional commissioners, collectors also to hold discussions with industrialists every Monday

Mumbai:  Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan had one-to-one meetings with directors of a number of industrial houses who is interested to invest in the state and held preliminary discussions on their investment proposals. Industrialists apprised about their requirements and expectations.
The Chief Minister informed investors that directives will be issued to divisional commissioners and collectors to hold discussions with industrialists every Monday and remove their investment-related problems immediately. It is noteworthy that the Chief Minister himself meets industrialists every Monday at Bhopal when he is available at the state capital. Shri Chouhan said that legal arrangements will also be made to complete formalities pertaining to establishment of industries within time-limit.
Dawat Group Managing Director Shri V.K. Arora expressed wish to invest Rs. 200 crore in the state. He said that a new unit can be set up in the state every year in view of qualitative increase in agricultural production in Madhya Pradesh.
Coca Cola Group CEO Shri T. Krishna Kumar held discussion on the proposal to set up a global-level plant in the state.
A delegation of diamond traders and jewellery manufacturers led by Shri Tarun Malkhani of Rio Tinto Group called on the Chief Minister. The delegation discussed establishment of diamond cutting and jewellery manufacturing units as well as preparing manpower in the field.
Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said that there is immense potential of trade and employment in this new sector also. Investment will be promoted in this sector. He said that a team comprising senior officers of the State Government will visit Surat to study diamond cutting and polishing technique over there. Rio Tinto Group informed that 2 crore diamonds mined in Australia are to be brought to India. Quality diamonds mined from Bunder Project in Bundelkhand region have carved out their identity in the international market.
A delegation of British Government’s International Development Department led by UK Deputy High Commissioner Shri Peter Buckingham informed the Chief Minister the several companies wish to invest in infrastructure sector. Shri Chouhan said that there is immense potential of investment in tourism, education and health sectors in the state. Shri Buckingham also invited Shri Chouhan to UK.
Ranbaxy CEO Shri Arun Sahni held discussions on expansion of the company’s unit at Malanpur. The Chief Minister said that every possible assistance will be provided to the company as per industrial promotion policy.
Cadbury Group’s Indian and South Asia President Shri Anand Kripalu said that entire industrial world has faith in Madhya Pradesh’s leadership. Cadbury Group expressed desire to work with the State Government to train youths in food technology. Shri Kripalu lauded Chief Minister’s concern for development and initiative to invite investments for industrial development. Shri Chouhan said that all the issues pertaining to establishment of industries will be redressed within time-limit.
Shri Vijay Jhawar of Baba Cement lauded the government’s transparent policies and discussed proposal to set up a 100 MW solar power plant in Rajgarh. Shri Chouhan said that the State Government is promoting solar energy and investment in this sector.
Prestige Institute of Management Group Managing Director Dr. Davish Jain evinced interest in establishment of universities in major cities of the state. He informed that the group desires to set up a university with Rs. 100 crore investment in any major city in the initial phase.
Earlier, M. Tech Mining & Metal Limited representative met the Chief Minister. The company wishes to set up a Rs. 9000 crore auto component plant in Katni. The plant will provide jobs to 9000 persons. Shri Suresh Kumar of Ambuja Cement and Shri Rajiv Prasad of ACC Cement also held discussions with Shri Chouhan.
Japanese Consul General Kiyoshi Ashako expressed desire to invest through JETRO. The Chief Minister said that if Japanese companies make investment then availability of special zone to them may be considered.