MOUs worth Rs 6,200 cr signed

Bhopal, May 26 (UNI) The Madhya Pradesh Government today signed 20 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with private investors to set up agro-based industries that would bring in an investment of Rs 6,200 crore to the state.

The MOUs were signed in the presence of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on the second day of agri-business meet in the Vidhan Sabha premises here today.

Mr Chouhan said it would be ensured that industries were set up in the state as per the terms of the MoUs and hurdles, including red tapism, in the way of growth and development be removed, an official release said here today.

Agriculture Minister Chowdhary Chandrabhan Singh, Animal Husbandry Minister Ramakant Tiwari and representatives of the business houses were present on the occasion.

Mr Chouhan said full cooperation would be extended to entrepreneurs specially those interested in agro-processing units, Ratanjot cultivation and cold storage.

He called upon investors to explore possibilities for investment in animal husbandry field.

He reiterated the government's commitment to provide employment opportunities for unemployed youths besides ensuring that small traders don't suffer.

Mr Chouhan added that a forum would be set up to establish regular dialogues between farmers and entrepreneurs to ensure reasonable price for agriculture produces.

CII representative Gokul Patnaik said collective efforts by the government, investors and farmers would accelerate the pace of development in the state.

Continuous efforts would be ensured for raw material and marketing arrangements for the agriculture produces. He also praised the transparent policy of the state government in respect to establishment of the industries.

Principal Secretary (Agriculture and Farmers Welfare) Praveen Sharma said response from entrepreneurs was overwhelming.

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