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CII Western Region geared to lead India’s growth story: chairman

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Apr 1 (UNI) The Western Region has the potential in helping India achieve its ambitious goal of becoming a 35 trillion dollars economy by 2047, emphasised Rishi Kumar Bagla, chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Western Region.
Addressing first-ever press conference after assuming office as chairman of CII on Monday, he expressed CII's commitment to improving business climate in India, creating opportunities for industrial growth and driving the country’s long-term vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
Bagla shared that under his leadership, CII Western Region comprising four states Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Goa will continue to focus on fostering competitiveness, innovation and sustainability across various sectors.
Through its 12 Centres of Excellence, CII will provide expertise to businesses in adopting cutting-edge
technologies, enhancing productivity, and embracing sustainable business practices, he said.
“Our focus on investments, a supportive policy framework and improving the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) will unlock new growth avenues. We are working closely with state governments to create roadmaps for thriving industrial ecosystems in states like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa,” he added.
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