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| Chamber felicitates Slathia | | Minister promises quick single window clearance | | Early Times Report
JAMMU , JANUARY 23 – Minister for Industries & Commerce, Labour and Employment, Mr. Surjit Singh Slathia has issued instructions for quick disposal of Single Window Clearance files and added that the delay in procedural formalities in registration of industrial units be eliminated.
The Minister also called upon the concerned authorities to monitor the implementation of State Industrial Policy 2004-15 as well as the Central Package of Incentives so that its benefits reach the intended target.
The Minister was speaking at a felicitation function, organized by the Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry in honour of Mr. Slathaia, here today.
Commissioner/Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Director, Industries & Commerce, Jammu , Mr. Pradeep Gupta, MD, SIDCO, Mr. B. S. Dua, President, Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Ram Sahai, Secretary General of Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Rajender Motial and a galaxy of industrialists were present on the occasion.
Mr. Slathia said that the future of job opportunities lies in entrepreneurship and the Government will ensure that registration hassles are removed at all levels. “We have youth who are tech-savvy, innovative and possess excellent managerial qualities. They are techno-prenuers who have to be encouraged to start their own ventures”, the Minister said.
Mr. Slathia said that Government is aware about the problems of traders and would make all out efforts to resolve them in a phased manner. To further boost to the industrial sector in the State, the Minister revealed that the Government would soon approach the Centre and discuss various measures for facilitating growth of industries in the State. He said that the Central Government would be requested to extend the Package of Incentives on the analogy of North Eastern States.
The Minister said that the Government would also review the existing rates of industrial plots in industrial estates so that unemployed skilled youth are motivated to establish their units in the organized sector. He asked the industrialists to suggest measures for further growth of industries.
Mr. Slathia said that the Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah is keen to bring leading industrial houses in the State and the Government would ensure better industrial infrastructure. He said that a checklist for the requirement of formalities and a helpline would be created for facilitation of those who want to establish new industries in the State, Mr. Slathia said.
Earlier, while welcoming the Minister, Mr. Ram Sahai highlighted the problems confronted by the traders and industrialists in the State. He requested the Minister for adopting a universal trade policy and improvement of power position and other issues related to industrial development. He also sought to resolve the issue of plastic industry in light of the Supreme Court directions. He said around 3 lakh people are involved in this industry and steps are required to be taken to save their future. He assured full cooperation on behalf of the Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the development and welfare of industrial fraternity.
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