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Govt to give full support to PSUs in state, says Omar | | | Early Times Report Srinagar, June 16 : The Jammu and Kashmir Government today said it assures full support to public sector undertakings in the state to make the corporations viable and profitable ventures. "We assure you full support to strengthen and expand the orbit of your business," Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said. He was addressing the functionaries of Jammu and Kashmir Industries (JKI) and private sector industrialists after inaugurating the sales-cum-marketing centre of Kashmir Silk products at Rajbagh Silk Factory here. Asserting that financially sound and profit earning ventures are within their rights to enhance salaries and other allowances, the Chief Minister said, "We will like you to stand on your own feet, earn profits and decide about your perks and allowances of your own." He said modern designing and consumer interests should be factored in the production of heritage handicraft items that Jammu and Kashmir is renowned for. The Chief Minister said government undertakings are at present in competition with the private sector and they have to exhibit their skill and managerial capacity to make their mark in the open market and ensure economic viability of the undertakings. He said his government is more than willing to provide full support by way of equipment, finances, trainings, infrastructure to the government undertakings to improve functioning and achieve new highs both in marketing and production. "I am here to announce the full support to you in this regard and it is now up to you to earn profits and announce enhanced salaries and perks for you," he said. Referring to the recent improvement shown by the public undertakings under industries and commerce sector, the Chief Minister said the march of the government corporations on road to progress is highly encouraging. "The considerable forward movement you have shown during last three years is worth noting," he said. He told JKI to involve the Tourism Department in opening retail outlets of their products at various tourist places, so that visitors to these areas are able to purchase the products hassle-free. He told them to explore the possibility of such a sale centre in Gulmarg near the Gandola. "This will not only enhance your sales but showcase the handicrafts of the State positively," he added. The Chief Minister underlined the importance of collaborating with local talent and experts in designing and production to evolve products of present market attraction. |
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