New Delhi, Nov.27 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Wednesday said that Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise K.H. Muniyappa will lay the foundation stone of the Rs.100 crore tool room in the Baddi industrial area next month.
Singh, who met Muniyappa at Udyog Bhawan here, said that he had informed the latter that the state government has already transferred land for setting up the tool room, and added that they would provide all logistic and other facilities related to it.
He asked Muniyappa to announce a revival package for the Village and the Khadi Industries Board in Himachal Pradesh, and also requested for the setting up of clusters on fruit processing, village industries and other small and cottage industries in the state.
Singh further revealed that the ministry will shortly hold meetings with bank chiefs for ensuring the timely sanction of bank loans for the setting up of small industries through the Village and Khadi Industries Board in the state.
He said the tool room will help in skill development of rural youth, and will increase their chances of employment, both in the public and private sectors.
Industries Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister V.C. Pharka, and Principal Resident Commissioner P.C. Dhimal was also present at the meeting. (ANI)
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