DIPP conducts awareness session on Industrial Information System in Chhattisgarh

New Delhi, June 16 (KNN) The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) conducted an awareness programme at Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh on the Industrial Information System.

The programme was to create awareness amongst industrialists over various features of the portal like the GIS Maps showing the industrial infrastructure mapped till date along with the raw materials layers were demonstrated.

Dr Vandana Kumar JS DIPP made a presentation on the ‘Industrial Information System which has been developed with the support of Ministry of Electronics and IT in collaboration with BISAG.

A provision to see the connectivity through Air, Rail and Road, scheme details and demand assessment were also demonstrated.

Over 2800 clusters have been mapped with over 5.25 lakh hectare land.

JS DIPP mentioned that the various central government departments and state governments are continuing to enter data on the system. As the database gets enriched, the portal will serve as valuable decision support tool to investors and policy makers alike.

Representatives of Industry associations said the system would be very useful to industries.

The programme was chaired by Chandu Lal Sahu, Member Parliament Mahasamund and Member of Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The session was attended by senior government officials from Chhattisgarh Government and industry associations.

Sunil Mishra MD Chattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation gave an overview of Industries in Chattisgarh. The state is rich in minerals and a quarter of power comes from the state. The state is strong in core industries particularly steel.