Mail News Service
Gamharia, June 23: SK Behera, the Vice President of RSB Group of Companies and a renowned entrepreneur, expressed his views during a press conference on Friday, stating that Jharkhand’s industrial policy surpasses that of other states. However, he highlighted the lack of infrastructure for industrial development in the state, which hinders the momentum of progress. Behera emphasized the need for essential industrial structures and development to propel industrial growth effectively. He also lamented the absence of an airport in Jamshedpur or its surrounding areas, citing it as unfortunate for the second-largest industrial area in Asia.
Discussing the expansion plans of his company, Behera revealed that after establishing successful ventures in Adityapur and Pune, the company is now embarking on expansion in Mexico, with the process already underway. The company’s fourth plant has been set up, and production has commenced. Chairman SK Behera emphasized the future demand for electric vehicles and announced the company’s foray into e-vehicle manufacturing through a collaboration with an Israeli company. He disclosed that work on an electronic motor system is underway at the Pune plant in association with the Israeli firm, and soon the company will supply electric vehicles to Tata and Ashok Leyland Company.
Behera further informed that the establishment of the i-Design plant in Pune, equipped with machinery based on the latest technology, is scheduled for completion by November this year. In addition to focusing on industrial development, the company is concurrently constructing a state-of-the-art super specialty hospital near Adityapur Auto Cluster, expected to be fully operational within the next two years. The initial phase will feature a 500-bed hospital, with plans for future expansion to accommodate 1000 beds.
Regarding the challenges faced in the Adityapur industrial area, Behera stated that he recently met with Chief Minister Hemant Soren to address the prevailing issues. He raised concerns regarding the state of dilapidated roads, the need for road widening, improved basic facilities, and accelerated industrial development in the Adityapur industrial area. Behera expressed his satisfaction with the positive cooperation promised by the Chief Minister in response to these demands. Despite notable events such as Momentum Jharkhand taking place in the state, Behera acknowledged the necessity for improved outcomes from such initiatives. During the press conference, Behera was accompanied by Jaya Singh, the HR head of the company, and other officials. The discussion shed light on the challenges and opportunities present in Jharkhand’s industrial landscape, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure development to unlock the full potential of the state’s industrial policy.