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New Delhi, Feb 12: Buoyed by the success of wooing a leading industrialist to set up BPOs in Kashmir, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today made fervent appeal to the captains of Indian industry to invest in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has meanwhile assured the Chief Minister that the power-intensive industries group will explore possibilities of future investment in the State.
Addressing the 81st), here this morning, the
Chief Minister said the State has witnessed the most peaceful elections in the last two decades and people have ensured the success of the democratic process by huge participation. He said people have yearned for change and the State wants to be known for events other than violence. For this, he called for the support of the corporate sector.
Omar was addressing annual General Meeting of the FICCI. Chief Minister of Delhi, Sheila Dixit and Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chavan also attended the meeting, besides a galaxy of industry captains from all across the country.
Enumerating the investment potential of the State, Mr. Abdullah said while Jammu can be described as the capital of small & medium enterprises, Kashmir holds potential for tourism, agro-based, IT and outsourcing industries. He said only two days ago, he inaugurated the BPO of the ESSAR Group in Srinagar, adding that by investing in sectors like health, education and power, the industry shall not only be earning profits but also fulfilling its promise of social responsibility towards the State as well. He also said he would be meeting the Prime Minister to talk about incentives for investing in Jammu and Kashmir.
Terming J&K as the biggest beneficiary of good relations between India and Pakistan, Mr. Abdullah hoped that the slowdown in relations between the two countries won't go below this. He hoped that the LoC in Kashmir becomes Line of Commerce and said he will be taking the connectivity and financial problems coming in the way of this trade with the Centre. He said after the Lok Sabha elections are over, he would start a process of internal dialogue in the State.
On the efforts of the Government, Mr. Abdullah said infrastructure is the primary focus of the present coalition, adding many infrastructure projects are in the pipeline including the historical rail project. He said the first flight from Srinagar Airport will take off on Saturday.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister interacted with delegates and answered their queries. He also invited FICCI to visit the State and experience the changed atmosphere.
Thanking the Chief Minister for his presence and gesture, the Director General, FICCI, Dr. Amit Mitra assured him that his organization will explore investment opportunity with the power-intensive industries group. He also said that the study on Food Processing industry conducted by FICCI will be presented to Mr. Abdullah soon.
Dr. Mitra also announced that FICCI will hold its next retreat of CEOs of industry later this year in Kashmir.
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