Make in India: This Indian State Attracts Investments Of Over Rs 1.5 Lakh Cr
In the run up to the Resurgent Rajasthan Partnership Summit, agreements worth over Rs 1.5 lakh crore have been signed with companies from solar, mining, textiles and petroleum sectors, as the state gears up to become a major investment destination. Resurgent Rajasthan Partnership Summit 2015 is slated to be held in Jaipur on November 19 and 20.
"We have MoUs worth over Rs 1.5 lakh crore. A major chunk of the investments promised under the agreements are in solar energy sector, apart from petroleum and mines," Veenu Gupta, Principal Secretary, Industries, Government of Rajasthan said.
"We have been able to attract major investments in the solar energy sector owing to our inherent climatic advantages," she added.
Asked about comparisons with Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, who have been...