Finance minister to meet CMs on attracting private investments

Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday will meet chief ministers and state finance ministers to discuss measures to attract private investments to help boost the economy.

Focus on easing norms on land and water

Finance Secretary, TV Somanathan said the meeting comes on the back of strong economic recovery, post the two Covid two waves and the central government has made a big push in Capex.

He said that India is becoming an attractive destination for investment and there is a positive sentiment from the private sector, while adding that geopolitical developments are also in favour of India.

During the meeting, the discussion will focus on easing norms on land and water use for attracting private investments, Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth said.

The meeting’s purpose is to use this juncture to not only push growth from the centre but also at states level.