Bhubaneshwar, Jan 10 (KNN) A high-level Land Allotment Committee meeting has been held in the capital city to discuss technical and financial details of 98 projects and recommended land allotment here for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Asit Tripathy and were also attended by Principal Secretary and Chief Managing Director (CMD) Industrial Development Corporation (IDCO) Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Bhubaneswar Master Plan area proposal includes Gothpatana, Infocity, Infovalley, Seafood Park, industrial estates at Khordha, Kholadwar, Jayamangal, Chhatabar, Anlapatna, Bhagbanpurand  Macnheswar.

After giving nod to the proposals, the Chief Secretary directed to do due diligence about the quantum of land required for various types of industrial units. Tripathy emphasised on 100-per cent utilisation of the allotted land for industrial purposes.

While addressing media, CMD Singh said, “These units are in different sectors like food processing, manufacturing, establishment of logistic park and renewable energy. Mostly, the units are MSMEs having enormous potential for employment generation. They will also boost up economic activities at the ground level.”

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