 Early Times Report
Jammu, Dec 7: The General Body Meeting of the Association of Industries (Regd.) Gangyal was held today at its office in Gangyal, Jammu, in line with the association’s constitution following the recent elections of office bearers for a two-year tenure.
During the meeting, Sh. Virendra Jain, President of the Association, welcomed all members and expressed gratitude for the trust reposed in him and his team. He assured members of the association’s commitment to support the growth, protection, and well-being of the local micro and small-scale industries and to address their day-to-day challenges.
The meeting was also attended by Sh. Arun Manhas (JKAS), Director of Industries & Commerce Department, and Sh. Virender Manyal, General Manager of DIC Jammu. Sh. Virendra Jain emphasized the need for coordination with relevant departments and the Federation of Industries (FOIJ) to resolve industrial sector challenges. He also highlighted plans to engage with industrial representatives from Kashmir for better regional coordination.
The members expressed their full support to the newly elected team to ensure that the government addresses key issues in the industrial sector. Among the key points discussed were restoring Purchase/Price Preferences for local industries, addressing issues related to Turnover Incentives, and ensuring uninterrupted power supply to industrial areas. Sh. Virendra Jain has urged the Chief Engineer of JPDCL to prioritize the latter.
The Director of Industries & Commerce Department assured that steps would be taken to disburse funds related to turnover incentives and recommended the removal of certain caps under the government’s incentive policy. Further, he promised to foster interactive sessions with Association members and address challenges under the Ease of Doing Business framework.
The meeting proceedings were conducted by General Secretary Sh. Sanjay Langar and attended by other key office bearers, including Sh. S.B. Abrol (Sr. Vice President), Sh. Sandeep Ohri (Vice President), Sh. Ajay Kumar Mahajan (Secretary), and Sh. Jatinder Singh (Treasurer).
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by Sh. S.B. Abrol, who expressed gratitude to members for their active participation and valuable suggestions. |
