Under the guidance of Hon. Development Commissioner (Industries) Shri. Deependra Singh Kushwaha and chaired by Hon. Shrimati Shweta Singhal, the District-Level Investment Summit was successfully held on March 11 at Hotel Grand Mehfil, Camp, Amravati. The event witnessed the esteemed presence of Hon. District Collector Saurabh Katiyar, who inaugurated the summit. The primary goal of this initiative was to foster an investment-friendly environment and accelerate industrial growth in Amravati.
Major Investment Commitments
During the event, 78 proposed industries signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Government of Maharashtra, securing a total investment of ₹2087.31 crore. This substantial investment is expected to create over 5309 job opportunities in Amravati district in the near future.
Key Highlights and Insights
Hon. District Collector Shri. Saurabh Katiyar encouraged investors to view Amravati as a key investment destination, emphasizing the upcoming PM MITRA Textile Park and improved air connectivity. He highlighted Amravati’s growing prominence in the textile sector.
Hon. Divisional Commissioner Shrimati Shweta Singhal urged investors to ensure that these agreements materialize into real investments, production, and employment, rather than remaining confined to paperwork.
Notable Attendees
The summit was graced by several distinguished officials and industry leaders, including:
- Shri. Nilesh Nikam, Joint Director, Divisional Office, Amravati
- Shrimati Ranjana Pol, Deputy Director, Divisional Office, Amravati
- Shri. Prashant Padalkar, Regional Officer, MIDC
- Shri. Kiran Paturkar, President, MIDC Association
- Shri. Shyam Kumar Sharma, LDM Amravati
- Shri. Kishore Girola, Nodal Officer, MAITRI
- Shri. Sanket Ninave, Assistant DGFT
- Shri. Aniruddha Brahma, Maratha Chamber of Commerce
- Shri. Akash Dhage, EY Consultant
- Shri. Kapil Dev, India Post
Expert Guidance on Investment Opportunities
Industry experts provided valuable insights into new investment opportunities, ODOP (One District One Product), and export potential. The event saw significant participation from entrepreneurs and investors, demonstrating strong business interest in Amravati.
Summit Coordination
The event was coordinated by Shri. Nilesh Nikam, Joint Director, Divisional Office, Amravati, while the vote of thanks was delivered by Shri. Ravindra Dabhade, Manager, District Industries Center, Amravati.
This investment summit marks a significant step towards industrial expansion and economic development in Amravati, reinforcing its position as a thriving business hub.
