*Calls for effective implementation of ANBA initiatives
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 27: Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, Manoj Dwivedi today reviewed the working of Industries & Commerce Department in Jammu division.
Speaking at the meeting, Dwivedi exhorted upon General Managers of District Industries Centres (DIC)s to effectively pursue the implementation of provisions of announcements under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan and provide inputs on the achievements made in their respective districts by keeping a close liaison with the Lead Bank Officer and the District Officer of State Bank of India.
The Commissioner Secretary gave a brief overview of the set of measures announced by the Union Finance Minister, under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan or Self Reliant Movement highlighting its five pillars Economy, Infrastructure, System, Vibrant Demography and Demand.
He said “out of the total Package of Rs 20 lakh crore- equivalent to 10% of India`s GDP under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, the share dedicated to MSME has been pegged at Rs 3.0 lakh crore for grant of collateral Free Automatic Loans for Business including MSME, Rs 20000 Crores for Subordinate Debt for Stressed MSMEs and Rs 50,000 Crore for equity infusion for MSME through Fund of Funds.”
The Commissioner Secretary asked the General Managers to highlight any difficulties faced at ground level and give their suggestions.
Earlier, Director Industries & Commerce Jammu, Anoo Malhotra, gave a presentation on the achievements of the Industries & Commerce Department in the Division.
She highlighted that during 2019-20 all DICs of Jammu division have achieved their targets under the PMEGP. She informed that the Directorate has re-started the registration of Firms and Societies under the Central Act. It was informed that the department is organising regular awareness programmes and the Directorate is in the process of compiling a compendium of all functional units. She also apprised the Commissioner Secretary about the issues encountered by the industrial units in their operation.
The meeting was also attended by MD J&K SICOP, Atul Sharma: Director Finance I&C Department, R.C Kotwal; Joint Directors of Industries, Trishala Kumari and Ved Prakash; CAO Dr. Tabassum; Additional Secretary I&C Kewal Krishan and other officers of the Department.
Meanwhile, Dwivedi took a comprehensive review of the Livelihood Component of the World Bank funded Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRRP).
The meeting was attended by Managing Director JKI, Director Finance I&C, Additional Secretary I&C and other officials of JTFRRP.
Speaking on the occasion, MK Dwivedi said that under the project Solina Silk Filatures premises is being developed as a Centre for Arts, Crafts And Culture. It was informed that the consultant for preparation of the detailed project report stands already appointed and the restoration adaptive reuse work would likely be started soon.
He while reviewing the progress on the project directed that efforts should be made for the timely completion of all the works identified under the project so that the benefits reach the people of J&K at the earliest.
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