Karnprayag: Shailesh Bagoli, Secretary of Home, Personnel & Vigilance and Chief Minister’s Secretary, visited the Mini Industrial Centre Kaleshwar in Karnprayag. He conducted an on-site inspection of various industries and provided detailed information to industry stakeholders about government schemes.
Secretary Shailesh Bagoli said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state government is continuously working to promote industries in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand. Several important schemes, including the Chief Minister Self-Employment Scheme, are being implemented to provide subsidies, grants, and other benefits to entrepreneurs. He encouraged industrialists to take maximum advantage of these schemes.
During the inspection, Secretary Bagoli reviewed the current status of industries, their production capacity, and existing challenges. He stressed the need for industry friends to increase production, adopt better packaging, and supply high-quality products in the market. Bagoli said that quality production and attractive packaging will help local products gain good recognition not only within the state but also in other markets across the country.
Industry representatives informed the Secretary about various problems being faced in the industrial area. The main issues raised included proper drainage system in the industrial area, losses due to natural disasters, and irregular electricity supply. Secretary Shailesh Bagoli listened to all the problems seriously and assured prompt action for their resolution in coordination with the concerned departments.
The Secretary emphasized that promoting self-employment and industries in the mountainous regions is a priority for the government. Strengthening small industries will provide employment to local youth and help check migration. He appealed to entrepreneurs to expand their industries by availing the benefits of government schemes.
On this occasion, Chamoli Project Officer Anand Singh, Tajvar Singh Negi and Rahul from the Industry Friends Organization, along with other industry members, were present.
Secretary Shailesh Bagoli informed the industry friends that apart from the Chief Minister Self-Employment Scheme, special encouragement is being given to other schemes such as forest produce-based industries, food processing units, handicrafts, and tourism-related enterprises. He said that aspiring young entrepreneurs can easily avail the benefits of these schemes through online portals.
During the inspection, the Secretary also directed officials to further improve basic facilities in the industrial centre, including roads, electricity, water supply, and security arrangements.
This visit is considered an important step towards promoting industries at the local level and resolving the problems faced by entrepreneurs. It is expected that Shailesh Bagoli’s inspection will infuse new energy into the small industries operating at the Kaleshwar Mini Industrial Centre.
