GANDHINAGAR: After pumping in significant funds into infrastructure development of Dholera special investment region (SIR), the Gujarat government has started aggressive marketing to attract industries. The push comes after a long gap.
A team of senior officers led by additional chief secretary (ACS), industries & mines department, Rajiv Gupta, for the first time showcased Dholera in a concerted outreach to leading industries, on Saturday.
Members of the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) were part of the visit to Dholera. Gupta now plans to highlight the project on national and international levels.
Gupta interacted briefly with the officials at Dholera and reviewed the infrastructural development and various ongoing projects in what is touted as India’s largest greenfield smaart City.
Hareet Shukla, MD, Dholera Industrial City Development Ltd(DICDL), explained the business potential. Also mentioned in the presentation was the creation of a host of investment opportunities in the upcoming global integrated multi-modal logistics hub of Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
The discussion with the ACS focused on the growth trajectory of the greenfield industrial smart city’s operational efficiency and various initiatives to promote Ease of Doing Business. The adoption of technology to improve the efficiency and quality of business at Dholera was also brought to the fore.
“Th development of a greenfield industrial smart city at Dholerais an urban development vision to improve business and investments,” Gupta said. “The city’s holistic approach in the us e of ICTs, the efficiency of urban operation, and the utilization and integration of new technologies is key to the creation of a truly industrial smart city that will meet the needs of present and future businesses.” On his visit to Dholera, the ACS interacted with the representatives of the GCCI,State Bank of India, Torrent Power, and Tata Power. He emphasized the smart city’s self-sustaining and automated eco-system, where economic growth will be driven by industrialization, utility, logistics infrastructure and social infrasttructure and multimodal connectivity, Natubhai Patel, the president of the GCCI, said: “Dholera with its dedicated freight corridors, ports, international airport, and six-lane expressways will make business and investments sustainable.” Patel added: “With its upcoming logistics parks and mega industrial parks, Dholera is an excellent choice for national andglobal companies looking to expand in the Indian market.”
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Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
