Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 23: A delegation of PHDCCI-J&K (Kashmir region) today called on Bhartruhari Mehtab, Chairperson Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour. The delegation discussed various issues regarding Labour, Textile & Skill Development Sectors in J&K
The Chairperson was apprised and suggested that there is extreme need for the information campaign to raise awareness of labour laws, EPF, ESI, EPF-Pension Scheme, Social Security measures, welfare schemes of Ministry of textiles and implementation of Central Sponsored Schemes among workers and employers in order to prevent infringements to enhance the effectiveness of workers in different sectors in J&K.
Among the other issues discussed with the Chairperson were implementation of Handloom Reservation Act to safeguard the interests of handloom weaver’s in UT of J&K, keeping in view the present economic downturn. It was also suggested that for Carpet Sector, Government should provide Revolving Fund for the purchase of unsold carpet stock from weaver’s, manufacturers and exporters, providing full grant support in the shape of space rent of stall, boarding and lodging for participation in national and international exhibition/ buyer sellers meets upfront through CEPC, HEPC, Handicraft Export Promotion Council, PHDCCI International exhibitions and other export promotion councils of Ministry of Textiles GoI.
The members stressed for implementation of SFURTI Cluster Scheme for Socio-economic empowerment of carpet weaver’s in different Craft Concentrated areas, implementation of different schemes of Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of MSME GOI and other Ministries in letter and Spirit. It was also suggested that through Development Commissioner Handicrafts Ministry of textiles GOI, the IICT Srinagar should be made at par with IICT Badowi in excellence so that the carpet industry of J&K will be benefitted to boost exports of carpets.
The chairperson gave a patient hearing to all the issues raised in the meeting and assured the PHDCCI delegation of his support for Socio economic development of J&K. The meeting was attended by Bilal Kawoosa, Mahraj Krishan Bhat , Director Parliament DR Mohanty and Regional Director PHDCCI, Iqbal Fayaz Jan.
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