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Make in Madhya Pradesh: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan to US

 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has invited Indian diaspora and the American business community here to share their expertise and capabilities with his state in areas like IT, agriculture, business and social sectors.

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 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has invited Indian diaspora and the American business community here to share their expertise and capabilities with his state in areas like IT, agriculture, business and social sectors.

Chouhan invited industries and entrepreneurs to 'Make in Madhya Pradesh', drawing upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' campaign.   Chouhan addressed hundreds of Indian-Americans and key American lawmakers at the 'Friends of Madhya Pradesh Conclave' at the prestigious Lincoln Centre here yesterday. The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister is leading a delegation that includes his minister for Commerce, Industries and Employment Yashodhara Raje Scindia and senior state government officials on a five-day visit to the US.

 Welcomed by a rousing reception, Chouhan invited the business community to "Make in Madhya Pradesh" and assured them of a conducive environment for their growth as he launched the 'Friends of MP' initiative.   "Prime Minister Modi says Make in India. In Madhya Pradesh, I say 'Make in MP'," he said as he invited the diaspora and the American community to share their expertise and capabilities in IT, agriculture, business and social sectors.       Highlighting the economic, agricultural and infrastructure development in his state, Chouhan the state government has put in place policies that enable businesses to grow while at the same time providing critical basic amenities to its residents.

Giving an impassioned speech in Hindi, Chouhan said the state does not want to become complacent and welcomed ideas and suggestions to put Madhya Pradesh on a higher growth trajectory.  "I welcome you all with open arms. Use your talent and capability towards the progress of the country and your state. I am not just the Chief Minister but the CEO of the state and I assure you that you will not be disappointed," he said as he invited the Indian community to join the 'Friends of MP initiative'.

Joined by three US Congresswomen, Nita Lowey, Caroline Maloney and Yvette Clarke as well as India's Consul General Dnyaneshwar Mulay, Chouhan launched the initiative, which is a web-enabled platform that will allow interested individuals to share their suggestions and expertise in education, health, skill development, rural development and tourism. Placing their hands on a giant globe set up on the stage, the dignitaries launched the initiative seen as further deepening ties between the two countries. Under the initiative, people will be able to share ideas, sponsor a project or undertake volunteer work in Madhya Pradesh. 'Friends of MP' will also be a talent pool of individuals of Indian origin as well as of other nationalities who are keen to become part of the state’s success story.

The initiative is aligned to Modi's vision of each state constituting its own global talent pool as a network of its friends and utilising their experience and expertise for the country's development.  Chouhan said the state will ensure that land, electricity and other basic amenities will be readily available for growth projects and assured investors and entrepreneurs of "clean governance.   "There is not just a single window for the projects but we have opened the doors to our state," he said, adding that there will be flexibility to ensure that laws and policies help business and industry to contribute to the state's overall growth.

Lauding the accomplishments of the Indian-American community, Chouhan said following the visit of Modi to the US last year and President Barack Obama to India in January, ties between India and the US have never been more stronger . "The relations between India and the US are growing in an unprecedented way. The chemistry between Obama and Modi speaks volumes," he said. "India is changing. After many days there is a Prime Minister on which India has trust and faith. A new self-confidence and enthusiasm has engulfed the nation ever since Modi became the Prime Minister," he said, adding that India is poised to take a leadership role in world affairs.

Noting that policy paralysis has ended in the country, Chouhan said the environment for doing business has been proactive. Raje spoke of the initiatives taken by the state government to improve the lives of the girl child and said focus of the Chief Minister in his current tenure is on developing industry and small and medium entreprises in the state. She invited the Indian-American community to "live the Madhya Pradesh dream" and contribute to the state's development.

The event, organised on the lines of the grand community reception given to Modi at Madison Square Garden in September last year, also had cultural performances by young children. The second generation Indian-American children living here presented a colourful dance performance showcasing the cultural diversity of India. Several short films highlighting Madhya Pradesh tourism, industry and social progress were also shown.

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