Need prompt action for establishing Brand Equity of Madhya Pradesh : CM

Bhopal. Just a day after his return from a three-nation tour for the purpose of drawing investment, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has instructed officials to ensure that the state becomes the most prominent and desirable investment hub in the country. Chouhan has asked them to take prompt action for establishing states brand equity in the world for investment.
‘Forthcoming Global Investors Summit to be held in Indore in October should be global in real terms. World-level preparations should be made for it.’ CM said officials.
Sharing his experience after returning from foreign tour, chief Minister Shivraj Singh said that most of countries have developed artificial tourism centres, be it high-rise buildings, lakes or islands in them and wildlife sanctuaries. All that is available naturally in Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal’s Upper Lake is one the most beautiful lakes in the world,” he said. There are several natural islands in Indira Sagar, Bargi and other reservoirs. The state boasts of World Heritages like Sanchi, Khajuraho and Bhimbethka and hundreds of other tourist destinations. Van Vihar in Bhopal alone is enough to watch wild animals in natural environs. The state has also other must-see wildlife areas like Kanha-Kisli, Bandhavgarh, Panna Reserve, Shivpuri etc. Show these to people who build manmade tourist spots and they will come running to Madhya Pradesh.”
The chief minister directed officers to give practical shape to the results of three-nation tour undertaken by him recently for attracting investment. MP minister for commerce & industries Kailash Vijayvargiya and chief secretary R. Parasuram were also present at the meeting.
Chouhan said that sector-wise teams should be constituted to apprise investors about investment possibilities in the state. Since Madhya Pradesh is being recognised as an investment-friendly state in the world, it is necessary to pay attention to investment for speedy development in the state. The CM directed to constitute separate core teams of different departments and make continuous follow-up with prospective investors. The meeting was informed that investors have reacted positively and enthusiastically to proposal for investment in the state during his three-nation visit. Constant and prompt efforts will be made to avail its benefit.
The industries department was informed that Japanese investors have evinced interest in manufacturing, agro business, food processing, energy, transportation and recycling while Korean investors are interested in electronics, urban development, environmental techniques and renewable energy. Investors of Singapore have expressed interest in tourism, urban development and agro business.