The government plans to connect the Korba-Raipur stretch with the Nagpur industrial corridor
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai (Photo: PTI)
The Chhattisgarh government plans to connect the Korba-Bilaspur-Raipur stretch with the proposed Nagpur Industrial Corridor to accelerate economic growth in the state.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai last week met Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and discussed various projects that the state would like to expedite.
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Sai and Goyal discussed key development initiatives for the state, focusing on the industrial corridor, international air cargo facilities and various other projects.
The proposed linkage of the National Industrial Development Corporation (NIDC) with the state, among others, was prominent.
“Union Minister Piyush Goyal assured us that the proposal would be reviewed and action taken on it soon,” a state government spokesperson said.
Goyal also directed the officials to take necessary action in this regard.
The Chief Minister told the Union Minister that connecting Korba-Bilaspur-Raipur in Chhattisgarh with Nagpur Industrial Corridor would significantly increase industrial activities in the state and create employment opportunities.
This step will help the state gain a prominent place on the national industrial map, he added.
The NIDC had proposed a fast route of 1,080 km between Delhi and Nagpur for the industrial corridor. Moreover, another corridor between Nagpur and Hyderabad had been proposed. Chhattisgarh is desperately looking forward to connecting the two corridors to boost industrial development and activities.
The Chief Minister also emphasized on the need for international air cargo facilities in Raipur. He said this would boost exports of agricultural and food processing products from the state.
He proposed using the existing facilities of the old terminal for this purpose. This facility will help industries of the state compete in the global markets.
The meeting also discussed the establishment of a certification agency for the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
The Chief Minister said the agency would give global recognition to agricultural products from Chhattisgarh, which will benefit farmers and industrialists.
First publication: October 15, 2024 | 12:15 pm IST