Raipur,
We are working with steely will to build a developed Chhattisgarh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of producing 300 million tonnes of steel by 2030 and Chhattisgarh will play the most important role in achieving this target. For this, every entrepreneur of the state will have to become the brand ambassador of Chhattisgarh’s development journey. Our government will provide every possible support to take the steel industry of the state to new heights. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai said this while addressing the All India Steel Conclave 2.0 organized at Mayfair Lake Resort, Nava Raipur today.
Chief Minister Sai said that Chhattisgarh is celebrating the silver jubilee year of its establishment. We are taking steps towards developed Chhattisgarh. He said that when I was the Union Minister of State, I used to meet representatives of the steel industry often. Sai said that 1500 representatives from 17 states will brainstorm on the challenges and new opportunities of the steel industry here for two days. I am confident that the discussion held here will give a new direction to the progress of Chhattisgarh and the country along with the steel sector. He said that organizing All India Steel Conclave 2.0 will not only encourage the steel industry in the state but will also be beneficial for MSMEs. People from the industry across the country want to participate in this development journey of Chhattisgarh. Many more doors of opportunity will open in Chhattisgarh. Soon we will become the largest center of energy minerals like Lithium.
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai said that there are a lot of opportunities for the steel industry in Chhattisgarh. We have sufficient quantity of minerals like iron ore and coal as well as electricity required for the steel industry. We rank third in the country in steel production. We are proud that our state is the power house of the country’s economy. Chhattisgarh has now also taken steps towards green steel. He said that many innovations are taking place in the steel industry. You guys are using new and advanced technology to increase production, you all deserve congratulations for this. Along with accelerating economic development, we also have to address the challenge of climate change. In such a situation, permanent measures for environment-friendly development will have to be taken. He reiterated the target of creating 5 lakh new jobs through the new industrial policy and said that this will be accomplished only with the cooperation of all of you. During this, the Chief Minister also shared the government’s vision on Single Window System 2.0 and new industrial policy. Single Window System 2.0 is such an innovative platform through which industries, businesses and startups in the state are getting all the facilities on one portal.
Commerce and Industry Minister Lakhanlal Dewangan said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, our government has prepared an investment-friendly industrial policy and this is attracting investment in the state. He said that Chhattisgarh is a forested state and there are huge reserves of mineral resources here. All possibilities to accelerate the development of the state are present here. Dewangan also informed about the decisions taken by the government to promote the steel industry. He urged all the industrialists present in the conclave to spread this industrial policy of ours to as many people as possible, so that people can take advantage of it and become partners in the progress of the state.
MP Brijmohan Aggarwal said that Chhattisgarh is becoming the fastest developing state of the country. Favorable conditions exist for the steel industry in the state. Many industries are already established in the state, now it is our responsibility to take care of the environment along with development. Try to improve people’s lives with the help of CSR.
On this occasion, Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary Subodh Singh, Secretary Rahul Bhagat, Industries Secretary Rajat Kumar, All India Steel Conclave 2.0 Chairman Ramesh Aggarwal, Chhattisgarh Steel Re Rollers Association President Sanjay Tripathi, Bhilai Steel Plant CEO Ajoy Kumar Chakraborty and other members of CSRA were present. Officials and industrialists associated with the steel industry were present.
