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Reassured by proactive steps taken by govt in budget: CII

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Reacting to the budget presented on Wednesday, CII Goa chairperson Swati Salgaocar said they are reassured by the proactive steps taken by the State government in the budget and look forward to a steady growth.

"As we come out of the pandemic into a world of increasing geopolitical uncertainty, we are reassured by the proactive steps taken by the State government in this budget and look forward to a stable government and steady growth over the next five years," stated Swati Salgaocar, chairperson of CII Goa State Council in a press statement.

"We are pleased that our long pending demand of Logistics Policy and Entrepreneurship Policy, which were much needed, have been accepted and we await more details on the same. CII welcomes the government’s efforts to resume mining in the State."

"CII also acknowledges the solar power scheme and EV Policy scheme which would go a long way to bring about sustained growth. The increased allocation to healthcare and Women & Child Welfare bodes well for the socioeconomic improvement in the State," Salgaocar added.

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