Global Investors Meet and Exhibition Naya Raipur

Kick-starting its campaign for the Global Investors Meet and Exhibition to be held on the 2^nd and 3^rd of November, 2012 in Naya Raipur, Government of Chhattisgarh held its investment summit in New Delhi today.  

The roadahow held at the Taj Palace, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi was graced by the presence of Hon’able Chief Minister, Dr.Raman Singh accompanied by Shri. Rajesh Munat, Minister for Commerce and Industry. Attended by members of American Chambers of Commerce (AMCHAM) and leading corporates, CEOs and CXOs in Northern India, the roadshow focused on inviting investments to Chhattisgarh.

 Hon’able Chief Minister, in his speech, opened the doors to Chhattisgarh, stating that for the last eight years the state has had a double-digit GSDP.  The year 2010-11 saw Chhattisgarh grow exponentially at a rate of 11.57 per cent, amongst the highest in the country. Elucidating, he stated that this was achieved as the State is rich in mineral resources and raw materials, man-power and natural resources. Dr.Raman Singh, in his speech, said, “The State has also been blessed with political stability unlike other states and a population that is hard-working, simple and sincere. This just adds to our advantages and strengths.”

The sectors that the Government is focusing on for investment are Auto and Engineering, IT and ITes, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Urban Infrastructure, New and Renewable Energy, Minor Forest Produce, Agro and Good Processing, Handicrafts and Tourism. 

The roadshow was attended by representatives from Azure Power, Boeing, Baxter, Cisco, Dell, Dupont, IBM, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, KPMG, Lockheed Martin, Monsanto, Oracle, Rockland Hospital, Essel group and many others.

 Diplomats marked their attendance with ambassadors from Finland, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Peru, Belgium, Denmark, Kuwait, Israel and Iceland meeting the Chief Minister with their business consulates.

The roadshow concluded with Dr.Raman Singh inviting everyone to come to Chhattisgarh and explore the opportunities available for investment and development. He said, “I can promise that once you come to Chhattisgarh, you will not like to leave. Come fall in love with Credible Chhattisgarh.”

About CSIDC & Global Investors Meet and Exhibition, 2012

The Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (CSIDC) a Government of Chhattisgarh Undertaking constituted under the Companies Act 1956 is a pioneer government organisation to provide industrial infrastructure facilities viz. Industrial Growth Centres, Multi Product Industrial Area, Industrial Area for MSME Sector and Various Industrial Parks etc. within the State.

 The CSIDC has been authorised to promote the State as investment destination within the state and abroad. In this context, CSIDC on behalf of the State Government is organising a mega event in more than 30,000 sqmts. area consisting of seven days exhibition culminating with a Global Investors Meet on 2^nd and 3^rd November, 2012.