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Prepare job creators for Rajasthan's development, CM Sharma exhorts CII

Jaipur, March 12 (UNI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma today exhorted industrialists, corporate groups to prepare and inspire youths to set their eye for becoming job creators and not the job seekers.
"India needs more job creators rather than job seekers, and there is immense potential in Rajasthan to nurture such an ecosystem", Sharma said addressing the session on the annual day of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Rajasthan chapter here.
The Chief Minister said that the environ in the state is conducive for economic growth — law and order situation in the state has significantly improved, with a noticeable reduction in crime. Connectivity has also strengthened, with better air and rail networks, contributing to stronger economic growth, he asserted.
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