New Delhi:Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur met Piyush Goel, Union Minister for Railways, Commerce and Industry at New Delhi today.
The Chief Minister said that Himachal Pradesh has submitted a proposal to the central government for setting up Electronic devices Manufacturing Hub in the state to fulfil the dream of AtmaNirbhar Bharat of Prime Minister. He said that presently there is a huge dependence on China in this sector and with the setting up of this park India would be able to manufacture indigenous electronic devices thereby building self-sufficiency in this sector. He said that state government was ready to provide land and electricity at competitive rates and requested the centre to provide a grant for providing common facilities.
He pleaded for setting up of Bulk Drug Pharma Park and Medical Devices Park in the state as Himachal Pradesh provides a conducive environment for the growth of industries. He requested the centre to consider the claim of Himachal Pradesh for the project out of the three states to be chosen. He also requested for setting up of power generation transmission distribution equipment hub in the state.