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Chhattisgarh govt to reduce land allotment rates in industrial areas by 30%

Bhupesh Baghel, while speaking at an event organised by Chhattisgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industry in capital Raipur, said that a new policy in this regard will be formulated in next two months.

Published on: Sep 7, 2019, 11:58:28 IST
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In a bid to boost industrial development in the state, the Chhattisgarh government on Friday announced that land allotment rates in industrial areas will be reduced by 30 percent in next few months. Additionally, the land would be provided at cheaper rates, capital, interest subsidy, tax rebates and several other benefits would be provided for the establishment of food processing, minor forest produce and herbal-based industries, said chief minister Bhupesh Baghel.

Baghel said that land allotment rates in industrial areas would be reduced by 30% and lease rent rate would be reduced from 3% to 2%. (PTI FILE)
Baghel said that land allotment rates in industrial areas would be reduced by 30% and lease rent rate would be reduced from 3% to 2%. (PTI FILE)

Baghel, while speaking at an event organised by Chhattisgarh Chamber of Commerce and Industry in capital Raipur, said that a new policy in this regard will be formulated in next two months.

“Chhattisgarh government is committed towards the development of industries alongwith agriculture sector in the state. The core sector industries, such as steel and cement, would be promoted in the state. Presently, these industries have been kept in the prohibited list, but soon they would be removed from it,” said CM Baghel.

The CM further said that land allotment rates in industrial areas would be reduced by 30% and lease rent rate would be reduced from 3% to 2%.

“Single window system would be facilitated to provide all kinds of approval for establishing industries in the state, within the prescribed time-limit,” he added.

 
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Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.

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