Govt committed to make JK preferred investment destination: Ganga

JAMMU, DECEMBER 22: The State Government is committed to make J&K the most preferred investment destination; this was stated by Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga, while chairing the meeting of Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), here today.

The Minister called for coordinated approach to lay out the desired design for the ease of doing business in the state and stated that government is working hard to improve business environment and state’s ranking on Ease of doing Business.

The Minister exhorted the need for effective operational strategies to create enhanced opportunities of employability in the state and said that Jammu and Kashmir would soon be listed in the top 15 states in the list of ease of doing business in the country

Ganga shared that along with the incentive packages from Central Government, the State Government has also come up with number of policy measures like fiscal incentives, availability of land banks, development of industrial corridors, power availability and ease of doing business to extend a red carpet welcome to the potential investors in the State. He said government has taken a number of measures like self-certification contributing towards building a conducive environment for investors.

Minister said that government is committed to provide better business facilities to the industries including 24x7 power supply, road connectivity and better infrastructure.

Deputy Chairman CII Northern Region Sachit Jain, Regional Chairman CII Northern Region Babu Khan and members of CII were present on the occasion.

Earlier, Minister attended the 13th Annual Day celebration of Jodhamal Public School and said that schools should focus on moral values rather than mere education to the students. Ganga asked the school management to always take the initiative for proper education and guidance for children as they are the future leader of the country. Minister stressed upon to ensure the all-round development of the children as future of our nation depends on them.