Madhya Pradesh among preferred states for industrial investment

Bhopal.

Commerce and Industries Minister Smt. Yashodhara Raje Scindia has said that Madhya Pradesh is among preferred states from viewpoint of industrial investment. She said that the state has high-level infrastructure. Therefore, industrial investment here will be beneficial for investors and purchase of state’s outstanding products profitable for buyers. Industries Minister Smt. Scindia was addressing 7th MP Exportech-2015 (Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet) at Gwalior today.

The Industries Minister said that Madhya Pradesh’s agriculture growth rate is highest in the country. It has risen to 24.99 percent. She said that Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched “Make in India” campaign on the lines of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Make in India campaign. The Industries Minister said that it is a matter of pride for Gwalior to host 4 MP Exportechs out of 7 held so far. Smt. Scindia said that the state is abundant with outstanding products which can be purchased by buyers without any hesitation. Referring to Gwalior’s industrial progress, Smt. Scindia said that industrial products command respect all over the world. Mayor Shri Vivek Narayan Shejwalkar also spoke on the occasion.

Madhya Pradesh Laghu Udyog Nigam’s Managing Director Shri Anupam Rajan informed that 10 countries’ ambassadors, high commissioners and other diplomats are participating in the 3-day buyer-seller meet. So far, 71 buyers from 18 countries have arrived. In all, 102 sellers including those of Gwalior and Chambal divisions have put up their stalls here. The event is being held by Madhya Pradesh Government with the cooperation of Central government. On the occasion, the Industries Minister also inaugurated an exhibition of various products. Pharma, herbal and Ayurvedic products, processed food, handloom-handicraft, engineering goods etc. are being displayed at the meet.