Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar to be the second node of DMIC in Rajasthan
April 30th, 2011 - 7:23 pm ICT by ANIJodhpur, Apr 30(ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on Saturday announced that Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar will be the second node of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) in Rajasthan.
After a high level meeting with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gahlot and Industry Minister Rajinder Pareek at Jodhpur today, Sharma informed that the first node in the state i.e. Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana is witnessing steady progress.
“Final application for development of aerotropolis to be developed in Rajasthan have been submitted to the Civil Aviation Ministry,” Sharma said.
He assured that the matter would be vigorously pursued at the highest level.
He further assured that the expenses for the construction of road between Neemrana and Bhiwadi will be borne by the Central government.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Chief Minister Gahlot assured the due diligence in land acquisition for the projects and also asked the Union Minister to consider the possibility of development of an airport in Jodhpur.
Sharma also announced that one of the proposed seven Mega Leather Clusters will be in Rajasthan which will give a boost to the leather industry in Rajasthan.
After laying the foundation stone of the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Sharma said “in next 10 years ten million youngsters will enter the work force we need to improve the job opportunities to absorb them. Skill upgrading through institutes like FDDI is the only way to move forward.” (ANI)
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