Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 29: A delegation of FICCI J&K Council today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan.
The office-bearers of FICCI J&K Council comprising its Chairman, Irfan Ahmed Guju and Co-Chairman, Rajesh Sharma submitted a roadmap for the promotion of economic activities in J&K and proposed several measures including the formulation of One District One Product (ODOP) scheme for the identified products of various districts; organizing physical/ virtual fairs on FICCI platform; conducting design intervention workshops for the entrepreneurs and businesses as per requirements; holding J&K Film Makers meet and GI Integration Products Summit.
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They also made suggestions for organizing J&K Bird Watchers conclave for promoting UT as a fast emerging eco-tourism destination; Youth sensitization programme in sports and entertainment sectors; J&K IT Conclave and J&K Innovation Growth programme in line with the government’s vision of ‘Startup India, Standup India’.
While interacting with the members of the delegation, the Lt Governor reiterated the Government’s commitment for the promotion of the business sector in J&K.
“UT Government is making tireless efforts on various fronts to foster investment and create an encouraging ecosystem for local business”, the Lt Governor maintained.
The Lt Governor assured the members of the delegation that the proposals made by them during the interaction would be looked into meticulously.
Meanwhile, Lt Governor paid floral tributes to the former Defence Minister, George Fernandes during his second death anniversary commemoration conclave organized by George Fernandes Foundation, in collaboration with Hind Mazdoor Kissan Panchayat, J&K Unit and Step India J&K Unit at Press Club.
Remembering the former Union Minister, the Lt Governor observed that George Fernandes was a fearless leader, who tirelessly worked for the upliftment of the underprivileged. He worked for multidimensional development of the society and will continue to inspire the nation with his courage and selflessness, said the Lt Governor.
The Lieutenant Governor, while addressing the gathering, shared his experiences of working with the former Union Minister and recalled the great leader as a well-wisher of the downtrodden. He was an extraordinary personality and able leader. He was instrumental in the eradication of many social inequalities and always worked for the welfare and development of the people.
Underlining the importance of transparency and accountability, the Lt Governor said that the present dispensation has laid a mechanism to make information of all Government works available in public space. He observed that people have equal responsibility in government decisions and their active participation is always sought by the UT Government.
Dr Arun Kumar, Former MP and President, George Fernandes Foundation gave a brief overview of the life of George Fernandes. He spoke in detail about his struggle and public service throughout his life. George Fernandes worked for making India a global leader, he added.
While speaking on the occasion, Ashutosh Pathak also shed light on the life and vision of George Fernandes.
Prominent among others, present on the occasion were Uttam Gade from Hind Mazdoor Kissan Panchayat and Mohd. Hafiz, J&K Convener of the organization, besides Labour leader from Mumbai, Pramod Gaonkar, and prominent persons from all walks of life.
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