Shimla, July 1 (KNN) Himachal Pradesh government has decided to set up two new industrial areas in Hamirpur and Bilaspur districts.

The decision to set up two new industrial estates to attract investors was taken at a meeting of the Standing Committee chaired by Principal Secretary, Industries, RD Nazeem on June 28.

By setting up two new industrial areas, the state government is endeavouring to take industry to interior parts of the state so that people also get economic dividends from industrial growth. 

The main industry is located in Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh, besides Kala Amb and Paonta Sahib in Sirmaur district, Sansarpur Terrace in Kangra and Tahliwal in Una district.

The villages where this industrial estate will be set up include Jahu Kalan, Mewa, Bhoranj and Jahu Khurad.

With the aim to give an impetus to industrial development in the state, the Industries Department is scouting for land to be able to create a land bank, where plots can be offered to prospective investors.  (KNN Bureau)