Jammu Chamber Appeals to Dy. CM for Urgent Road Repairs, Industrial Reforms, and Streamlined Mining Policies
Dy. CM Surinder Choudhary Assures Chamber of Commerce of Support for Jammu’s Road, Tourism, and Industrial Initiatives
Jammu, 25-10-2024: A delegation of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Jammu led by its President, Sh. Arun Gupta, today called on the Hon’ble Dy. Chief Minister Sh. Surinder Kumar Choudhary, at Jammu.
At the outset, Sh. Arun Gupta congratulated Sh. Surinder Kumar Choudhary on assuming the Office of Dy. Chief Minister, UT of Jammu & Kashmir, and hoped that, in view of the aspirations of people all the pending issues relating to the the development of Jammu will be resolved by the new government.
During the interaction, Sh. Arun Gupta briefed the Hon’ble Dy. Chief Minister that the condition of almost all the roads across Jammu are in a shabby condition, creating hurdles in the free flow of traffic and movement of pedestrians. He urged upon the Dy. Chief Minister urgent attention is required to repair these roads.
While discussing the issue relating to mandatory close-day practice by the business community. Sh. Arun Gupta emphasized that UT of J&K is known for its pilgrims and tourist destinations. The pilgrimage and tourism are the main sources and backbone of our economy. By keeping the business establishments open on all days of the week, we serve the pilgrims and tourists visiting the city of temples. They buy prashad, eatables, and goods of their choice/local importance to take with themselves as gift items. Besides this by keeping the business establishments open, we also contribute in generating revenue for the state exchequer. Sh. Arun Gupta also briefed the Hon’ble Dy. Chief Minister our Hon’ble Prime Minister has announced the working hours of business establishments 24×7 to give boost and fillip to the country’s economy. Moreover, by allowing FDI in the retail sector in our country a new chapter has started where in the local malls are also allowed to open for all days of the week with no time limit. Sh. Arun Gupta requested Hon’ble Dy. Chief Minister this matter needs your preferred attention to resolve it once for all.
Sh. Arun Gupta also drew the attention of the Hon’ble Dy. Chief Minister towards the pending issues relating to the industrial sector in Jammu, such as turnover incentives, GST-linked incentives, removal of negative lists, and other issues. Sh. Arun Gupta pointed out that there are lots of problems being faced by the Industrial Sector that need preferred attention of the government. Hence, a separate meeting be convened to discuss all the pending issues relating to the Industrial sector to resolve them.
Sh. Arun Gupta also urged upon the Hon’ble Dy. Chief Minister that there is an urgent need to streamline the mining process as the rates of building materials have gone up manyfold and are out of reach for the common man.
Sh. Surinder Choudhary Hon’ble Dy. Chief Minister gave a patient hearing and assured that every issue shall be resolved as per law and guidelines that suit the traders and general public.
The other office bearers who accompanied the delegation were Sh. Anil Gupta, Sr. Vice President; Sh. Rajeev Gupta, Jr. Vice President; Sh. Manish Gupta, Secretary General; Sh. Rajesh Gupta, Secretary; and Sh. Rajesh Gupta, Treasurer.
