Chief Minister attended the oath taking ceremony of the newly elected office bearers of Chhattisgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industries
Raipur 20 April 2025: Chhattisgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industries has an important role in the creation of developed Chhattisgarh. Trade, business and industry are developing rapidly in the state, due to which Chhattisgarh is leading in GST collection. Our illustrious Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resolved to make India a developed country by the year 2047. For this, we all have to make Chhattisgarh developed together. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai said this while addressing the oath taking ceremony of Chhattisgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industries organized at Shaheed Smarak Auditorium in the capital Raipur. Chamber President Satish Thaurani, General Secretary Ajay Bhasin, Treasurer Nikesh Bardia and other office bearers took oath in the program. Chief Minister Sai said on this occasion that Chhattisgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industries has been functioning for 62 years, with which 12 lakh traders are associated. For the first time in the history of this largest trader organization of the state, the election has been completed unanimously, which is a proof of the unity of the organization. This organization should continue this tradition in future also. He said that important decisions have been taken by the state government for the development of industry and trade in the state. The Chief Minister said that our government has always given priority to small traders. The limit of e-way bill has been increased from 50 thousand to 1 lakh rupees. We have reduced VAT on petrol by 1 rupee per liter. Giving relief to the traders, VAT liability of up to 25 thousand rupees has been waived in 10 year old pending cases. 40 thousand traders of the state are getting its benefit.
New Industrial Policy: Proposals for investment of Rs 4.5 lakh crore in the state Chief Minister Sai said that the new industrial policy has created a positive environment for industries in the state. Since its implementation, investment proposals worth Rs 4.5 lakh crore have been received in the state so far. Recently, the ground breaking ceremony of a plant for semiconductor manufacturing in Nava Raipur took place. Recently, we organized investor meets in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. There is tremendous enthusiasm about this among businessmen and industrialists across the country. They want to be a part of Chhattisgarh’s development journey. Request to promote the new industrial policy as much as possible The Chief Minister urged the Chamber officials to promote the new industrial policy of the state government as much as possible, so that maximum investment can be attracted in the state. He also congratulated and wished the newly elected officials. On this occasion, Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh said that flow of money in the market is essential for the state’s economy. Farmers are the pivot of our economy. Chief Minister Sai made a record purchase of paddy from farmers at the rate of Rs 3100 per quintal and 21 quintals per acre. Two years’ paddy bonus was also given. The state budget has increased from Rs 6000 crore to Rs 1 lakh 60 thousand crore. The highest automobile sales in the country are happening in Chhattisgarh, which shows that our economy is growing rapidly. By the year 2047, Chhattisgarh will be among the first three developed states of the country. The Chamber will also have a significant participation in the development of the state. Former MP and former Governor Ramesh Bais said that the state government in Chhattisgarh is making every effort for the development of industry and trade. Similarly, the industry is also contributing to the development of the state. When both wheels move together, the pace of development increases rapidly. Raipur MP Brijmohan Agarwal said that the unanimous election of the Chamber shows that the business world will move forward rapidly. No one can stop the progress of a country that promotes trade, business and industry. In Chhattisgarh, this work is being done efficiently under the leadership of Chief Minister Sai. He urged the members of the Chamber to distribute water, Pana and buttermilk to provide relief to people in summer. On this occasion, Saint Sai Uday Shadani, Sai Laldas, Amma Mahant Meera Devi, many public representatives, chairmen of corporations and boards, along with a large number of dignitaries were present.