Jammu,31-12-2024: A meeting of the office bearers of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry was held today at Chamber House under the Presidentship of Sh. Arun Gupta to discuss the situation arising out of the call given by Sangrash Samiti for complete shutdown against the proposed ropeway project and the extension of Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway beyond Katra.
The office bearers viewed with grave concern hardships which are being faced by thousands of pilgrims visiting the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi since 25th of December and the negative impact it is causing throughout the Country.
Chamber requests that since the ladies and the Children are also sitting on Dharna and are part of the ongoing agitation, the administration should initiate unconditional and meaningful dialogue with the stakeholders for amicable solution keeping in view the sentiments and apprehensions of the people of Katra and also the future development of the pilgrimage of holy Mata Vaishno Devi.
The other Office Bearers present in the meeting include Sh. Anil Gupta, Sr. Vice President, Sh. Rajeev Gupta, Jr. Vice President, Sh. Rajesh Gupta, Secretary and Sh. Rajesh Gupta, Treasurer.