CII's Vidarbha zonal office to boost regional growth
The office will also cover businesses in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The CII also held a seminar India@100 on boosting the region's development.
In a written message to the CII, CM Devendra Fadnavis said Vidarbha has the potential to be at the forefront of India's growth story. "I am confident that this office will serve as a hub for inclusive development of the entire region," he said.
"The region's location and resources make it uniquely positioned to become a hub for steel, agro-processing, manufacturing, and logistics," said Bagla.
Shree Jamdar, the chairman of Vidarbha Zone, said that the region's growth must be inclusive, drawing strength from its MSMEs. CII will work towards unlocking local capacity.
Chairman of Solar Industries Limited (SIL), Satyanarayan Nuwal, stressed on the need to have a strong resolve for growth. Director of IIM-Nagpur, Bhimraya Metri, emphasised the role of academia and industry partnership. Former MP Ajay Sancheti said Vidarbha would be the future growth centre.
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