Besides this, Uttaranchal was giving a thrust to the expansion of various airports, rail lines and road networks, Tiwari told a high-level delegation of the CII, which called on him during the weekend. | |
| According to an official release, Tiwari stressed the need for setting up a task force to oversee various developmental works currently under progress in the state. |
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| The CII delegation was headed by Adesh Gupta, chairman, CII Northern Region, and CEO, Liberty Shoes; Lovelena Mody, chairperson, Uttaranchal State Council, along with captains of industry were also present in the meeting. |
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| The delegation focused on key issues of infrastructure, connectivity, FDI in Uttaranchal, enhancing employability, internal competitiveness of the industries and development of agriculture. |
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| Emphasising limited land availability in Uttaranchal, Tiwari said it was essential to look at agro-based and other industries suitable for the hill areas of the state. He suggested the constitution of an area-specific task force to work out developmental plans based on specific requirements and potential of respective regions within the state. |
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| PWD Minister Indira Hridayesh, who was present in the meeting, called for tapping the growing potential of the agriculture sector in the state. |
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| Explaining the theme "Nirman" of the CII for 2006-07, Gupta emphasised regional/state competitiveness, creating opportunities for business development, agriculture and industrial competitiveness, development of human resources, etc. |
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