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At PM Modi meet, PHDCCI J&K pitches for greater economic development

Ziraat Times News Network

Srinagar, April 5: Baldev Singh Raina, Chair, Kashmir Chapter, PHDCCI and Mushtaq Ahmad Chaya, Managing Committee Member, PHDCCI met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to brief him about the pressing matters concerning the industries, trade and tourism in Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was also attended by Syed Dharakhshan Andrabi Chairperson Waqar Board

According to a statement to Ziraat Times, Mushtaq Ahmad Chaya in his interaction with the Prime Minister apprised him about the difficulties being faced due to pending renewal of lease agreements and Roshni land issues at Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar.

Baldev Singh Raina submitted a detailed representation about the issues of the under-construction and much-awaited infrastructural projects that need to be completed in Jammu as well as in Kashmir on priority with specified deadlines, the statement said.

According to the statement the key projects highlighted include AIIMS in Jammu and Kashmir, Central University at Kashmir, four-laning of Srinagar Jammu Highway, Rail Connectivity of Srinagar-Jammu, Metro Network of Srinagar and Jammu City, Construction of New Domestic Airport at Srinagar, Cable Car Project for Sonmarg, Pahalgam, Dodpathri and Shankeracharya Temple and Hariparbat, the Renewal of Gulmarg and Pahalgam lease deeds.

The issues of existing manufacturing and service sectors of J&K were discussed and the Prime Minister was requested that the existing Industry in manufacturing or Service sector, who are at the verge of sickness or have already turned sick, should be supported with Rehabilitation Policy.

Mr Baldev requested that the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme, ECLGS 3.0 announced for whole country, which is applicable to Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, and Leisure & Sporting sectors and was later extended to aviation sectors also be extended to all business sectors of J&K that are in stress from last four years.

“The extension of the ECLGS 3.0 to all sectors of economy in J&K will surely help to revive the businesses”, he said.

“It was requested that in view of the export potential of Handicraft, Handloom, Carpets, Horticulture, Trout Fish, Saffron, Honey and other processed food and Medicinal Herbs and products from Jammu & Kashmir. The Special Economic Zone like announcement needs to be made for Jammu & Kashmir region”, the statement added.

According to the delegation, Prime Minister assured all possible supports required for the development of Jammu & Kashmir.

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