CII Haridwar Expo big hit with SMEs

From Tata Motors to Sterlite Industries, a total of 181 industries participated in the Industrial Expo 2011 which concluded on a positive note at the Industrial estate of Haridwar.

Exhibitors from 33 government and 148 private companies participated in the three-day expo, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry.

According to Uttarakhand CII State Council Chairman Rajiv Berry, the other primary objective of Industrial Expo is successfully being achieved in terms of building linkages between giants and micro, small and medium enterprises, it is also proving a unique platform for the industry-institute interface with seven educational institutions in the state and two from outside.

“Number of industries displayed at the Expo, have provided us with a great opportunity of interacting with the industry. The expo was a big hit with the SMEs,” said Berry.

Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said the government is taking steps for a 24x7 power supply to the industry. Gas-based power plants will soon be operationalised and 1,000 Mw of capacity would be added. He invited the business fraternity to invest in sectors like food processing, pharmaceuticals, ayurveda, fruit processing and tourism.

“My government is working to make Uttarakhand the largest automobile hub of the world.”