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| Slathia announces Rs 2 Cr for Handwara Industrial Estate | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
KUPWARA, Oct 23: Minister for Industries and Commerce S.S Slathia has announced Rs 2 crore for integrated development of Choutipora Industrial Estate in Handwara.
Minister made this announcement during his visit to the upcoming Industrial Estate today. He was accompanied by MLA Handwara Ch. Mohammad Ramzan.
Slathia said that the amount would be utilised for providing basic amenities to the industrial estate including power, water, link road and fencing, adding that entrepreneurs would be given the plots soon after the completion of civil works. He asked the concerned officers to complete these works by June 2011 so that prospective entrepreneurs kick start industrial activities in the estate spread over 107 Kanals of land.
Slathia announced establishment of 4 handicraft centres in Handwara to impart systematic training to the unemployed youth of the area in market oriented crafts. He said Government will enhance the monthly stipend from Rs.100 to 500 for the trainees in these centres.
Minister also announced a handicraft cluster centre for promotion of Kani Shawl in the area. He said Government is committed to review Kani Shawl industry for which, a project has been sent to the Centre for funding. He said 10-days industrial exhibition would be organised on its inaugural day. He asked the industrialist and artisans to register their names to facilitate establishment of their income generating units.
Earlier, Slathia visited Lignite reserves at Nichehama Rajwar. He was informed that 7 million tonnes of lignite is available in the reserves with a capacity to produce 60 MW power. The lignite project will generate employment for 3000 people on its operation. Secretary, Industries and Commerce, additional District Development Commissioner and other senior officers of Industries and Handicrafts Department also accompanied the Minister. |
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