Honoring Suchitra Ella, Chairperson, CII Southern Region, by Minister A. Namassivam and K. Lakshminarayanan. , Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Home Minister A. Namassivam said here on Saturday that French entrepreneurs have shown interest in setting up industries and start-ups in Sedrapet.
“Recently, a delegation led by the French Consul General met the Chief Minister and demanded allotment of land in Sedarapet for French companies. They are interested in land in Sedarapet for industrial activity. We are in the process of developing the acquired space for SEZ [Special Economic Zone]He said while participating in a conference organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on the tourism potential of Puducherry.
Mr Namassivam, who also holds the industries portfolio, said the government is taking steps to allot 750 acres of land in Sedarapet. The Center recently allowed the regional administration to set up industrial units there.
Steps are being taken to set up an IT park in the town, he said, adding that the government is committed to fulfill the assurance given by the Prime Minister to make the Union Territory the best (business, education, spiritual and tourism) hub. is willing. After the NDA government came to power in 2021, an amount of ₹25 crore was disbursed as incentive to entrepreneurs, as arrears. 43 more people were eligible for incentives while setting up new enterprises. He said that by the end of this month he would be given the outstanding amount.
Speaking on the occasion, Public Works Department Minister K.K. Lakshminarayanan said that the annual tourist inflow to Puducherry has increased by 10-15%. Estimates suggest that over 19 lakh tourists visited the Union Territory last year.
“We have done a study on the arrival of tourists. It was found that 70% of the people coming are in the age group of 25-40. We have to design policies to cater to the interests of the segment of the population who travel the most. The entertainment industry has to be promoted with certain regulations,” he said, adding that the government is working on a plan to promote wellness tourism.
President, CII, Southern Region, Suchitra K. Ella; CII Puducherry Chapter President S. Surendra; and Vice-Chairman, CII, Puducherry, A. Joseph Rosario was present.