Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 23: An Executive Committee meeting of the members of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), Jammu Region Chapter, was held here today wherein key issues and future strategies with regard to growth of Industry and Commerce in Jammu region were discussed in detail.
The session attended by prominent members of the business community, marked the first meeting after the appointment of Chair, Rakesh Wazir.
While speaking on the occasion Wazir elaborated several steps to strengthen the chamber’s operations. These included forming of a working committee, establishing Zonal and different Sectors of Industry specific committees for more decentralized functioning, and increasing grassroots membership to ensure wider representation and efficiency.
Vikrant Kuthiala, former Chair of the Chapter, while speaking on the occasion, said that need for a detailed review and suggestions to the authorities for Jammu Master Plan review is needed so that those are incorporated in Master Plan before its presentation to the Cabinet. He also stressed for urging the authorities for starting of the practice of Darbar move once again.
Kuldeep Gupta, former Co-Chair emphasised for promoting local entrepreneurs and products within the Union Territory through relaxed taxation policies.
Shyam Lal Kesar emphasised for extending the package to focus on supporting smaller businesses and unemployed youth, as it was largely utilized by larger industrial players and starting of the turn over base incentive which is pending since long.
Virender Kesar & Kushal Magotra stressed for increasing the stay of yatris of Vaishnodevi for economic growth of the area and also stressed for making the tourism registration process simple.
Nitin Jain & Sanjay Gupta stressed for addressing the issue of double taxation automobiles in the UT.
The other members raised the issues of flour mills, issue of release of pending payments under MNREGA from 2016-17, and encroachments in industrial area Balole where handing over of plots to entrepreneurs is still pending.
The Chamber affirmed its commitment for raising those issues at concerned quarters and working collaboratively for driving economic growth and development in the region.
Other prominent attendees include Rakesh Verma, Bharat Bhushan Mahajan, Parveen Kohli, Darshan Rana, CA Pardeep Gandotra and Vipul Sachdeva.
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