RAIPUR,CG: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday said the state government will provide every possible support for the establishment of industries in the state.

The government aims to establish new industries, ensure value addition within the state, and create employment opportunities for the local youth.

He was discussing the recommendations of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) regarding the new Industrial Policy 2024-29 at his residence office.

CII Chhattisgarh State Council Chairman Ashish Saraf, Vice Chairman Sanjay Jain, and members including Narendra Goyal, Anand Singhania, Ramesh Agarwal, and Pankaj Sarda were present.

CII members appreciated the Single Window System, and lauded the efforts of the Chief Minister to promote industries for generating employment.

Sai emphasized on the wide scope of value addition for both minerals and minor forest produce. He said that although hundreds of MoUs were signed over the past five years, there was no sign of implementation of any. The state government intends to establish new industries to provide employment for the local youth.

He assured that all the suggestions of CII would be studied, and the best ones will be incorporated into the new industrial policy.

CII members requested the Chief Minister to establish a timeframe for the Single Window System. They acknowledged the significant potential for value addition in minor forest produce, dairy industry, and downstream industries in the steel sector. They also requested the inclusion of the real estate industry in the new industrial policy. CII members gave their recommendations and suggestions for the new industrial policies.