Collector Assures Quarterly Dialogue With Industries

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Collector Vinay Gowda GC has assured the industry of quarterly dialogue to strengthen coordination and ensure regular engagement with stakeholders.

This announcement was made during an industry-administration interaction programme organised by the Chamber of Marathwada Industries and Agriculture (CMIA) on Saturday. The programme aimed to facilitate a discussion between the district administration and industrialists to understand their concerns and suggestions.

Collector Vinay Gowda GC shared his vision for the district's industrial development, future growth strategy, skill development, infrastructure, connectivity, and administrative support for industries. He emphasized the importance of the industrial sector in doubling the district's Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP) and highlighted the role of increasing investments and value addition in driving economic growth.

The Collector also informed participants about plans to develop Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar as a Growth Hub under the NITI Aayog and the Government of Maharashtra's MITRA initiative. He elaborated on initiatives related to skill development, the PM SETU scheme, airport expansion, connectivity to the AURIC region, and the proposed Ring Road.

CMIA President Atharveshraj Nandawat highlighted the importance of continuous dialogue between industry and the administration. He noted that Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is rapidly emerging as one of India's leading manufacturing and electric vehicle (EV) hubs, and closer collaboration between industry and the government would further accelerate the region's growth.

During the interactive session, over 50 industrialists shared suggestions and raised concerns regarding infrastructure, connectivity, skill development, and other issues affecting the sector. The District Collector responded positively and assured appropriate action.

The programme was anchored by Rishikesh Jaju, while Anand Modani proposed the vote of thanks. CMIA Honorary Secretary Ajinkya Save presented an overview of the Chamber's initiatives, highlighting its continued efforts in industrial development, policy advocacy, skill development, infrastructure, export promotion, and creating an industry-friendly ecosystem.

The quarterly dialogue promised by the Collector is expected to play a crucial role in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat and Viksit Maharashtra. A developed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar would contribute significantly to the country's economic growth, and the industrial sector would be instrumental in driving this growth.

The district administration's commitment to extending support to industrialists based on their evolving requirements is a positive step towards creating an industry-friendly ecosystem. The assurance of regular engagement with stakeholders would help address concerns and suggestions of industrialists, ultimately contributing to the region's growth and development.

In conclusion, the industry-administration interaction programme organised by CMIA has set the tone for a collaborative approach to drive industrial growth in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The quarterly dialogue promised by the Collector would ensure that the concerns and suggestions of industrialists are addressed regularly, ultimately contributing to the region's emergence as a leading manufacturing and EV hub in India.