MP CM Chouhan arrives in US seeking investments for state

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today arrived here on nearly a week-long visit during which he would deliver a keynote address on integral humanism at the US Capitol and meet representatives of the corporate world seeking investments for his state.
He would also travel to New York, according to officials.
Tomorrow, the chief minister would address a Washington audience on integral humanism at the US Capitol during the inaugural Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya forum organised by the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS), a US-based think-tank in association with the Embassy of India.
With focus on seeking investment in Madhya Pradesh, Chouhan, in Washington DC, is scheduled to have an interaction with representatives of the corporate world at meetings organised by US India Business Council and US India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF).

He would also meet US lawmakers including Indian-American Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in the US Congress.
In his interaction with senior business leaders, Chouhan would deliver the keynote address, while Madhya Pradesh Commerce Secretary Mohammed Suleman will make a detailed presentation on investment opportunities in the state.

On his way from Washington DC to New York by road, Chouhan would also visit the Akshardham Temple in New Jersey.
In addition to his interaction with the business community and representatives from companies like Amazon and Goldman Sachs, the chief minister is scheduled to visit incubation center at the Columbia University.

Chouhan would address a meeting of "Friends of MP" at the Indian Consulate in New York on Thursday.