New Delhi, Jan 20 (NationPress) In a significant move set to reshape the industrial framework of the Capital, the Delhi Cabinet has officially sanctioned a plan for the creation of two Common Facility Centres (CFCs) in the Badli and Bawana industrial zones, with a funding of Rs 60 crore.

The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting convened at the Delhi Secretariat under the guidance of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

The Chief Minister asserted that the Delhi government is dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the Capital's micro and small industries.

She highlighted that the limited financial capabilities of small entrepreneurs often hinder their access to advanced technology and costly machinery. The establishment of these Common Facility Centres aims to effectively close this gap and improve the business environment for small enterprises.

According to the Chief Minister, this initiative is part of the government's Micro and Small Enterprises – Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP).

The primary goal of this initiative is to provide comprehensive facilities that individual small entrepreneurs typically cannot afford, she explained.

Through these centres, micro and small enterprises will have shared access to state-of-the-art machinery, testing laboratories, and training resources without the burden of significant capital outlay.

The overall estimated investment for the project stands at Rs 60 crore, with Rs 30 crore designated for each centre.

Additionally, the CFCs will offer facilities for skill development, technical training, and improvements in product quality. Infrastructure aimed at promoting environmentally sustainable production, including common effluent treatment solutions and green technologies, will also be put in place.

The Chief Minister remarked that these Centres will assist industrial units in reducing costs, particularly benefiting micro and newly established enterprises.

By providing shared services and collective bargaining, production costs will decrease, enhancing market access. This initiative will lead to improved product quality and competitiveness, create new job opportunities, and ensure sustainable development for industrial clusters.

Chief Minister Gupta emphasized that the aim of the Delhi government is to empower micro and small enterprises to achieve self-sufficiency, adopt advanced technology, and bolster their standing in both national and international markets.

The CFC projects are expected to lay a solid foundation for this vision, with the Chief Minister expressing confidence that the Cabinet's approval will invigorate Delhi’s industrial sector and unlock new pathways for small entrepreneurs.