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| Encourage local youth to set up SSI units: Dr. Romesh | | |
Jammu, November 08
Minister of State for Industries and Commerce Dr. Romesh Chander Sharma today visit Joint Directorate office of Geology Mining and checked attendance and other files. He was informed that the geologists of the department have done a commendable role in minerals exploitation in almost all the districts of the Jammu region particularly in Doda, Rajouri and Kathua districts.
The Minister who inspected some samples of the minerals which have been extracted from different parts of the Doda district and directed the geologists to encourage the locals to install small scale industrial units in Doda district.
Dr. Romesh said that rural industry of the state needs special attention so that the local population could be benefited. He said adding that the exploitation of natural minerals would not only increase revenue but the employment will also be generated.
The Minister asked the engineers of the department to conduct fresh survey of all those areas which are rich in natural minerals so that people of the region would come to know about the usage of it for setting up of the SSI units in their areas.
The Minister appreciated the work of the geological engineers for conducting the survey of the mineral rich areas of the Jammu division.
Later, the Minister enquired about the problems of the employees and assured them that their genuine demands would be redressed.
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