‘JK to get maximum incentives under GST’
JAMMU, APRIL 11: A delegation of Federation of Industries today
called on Minister for Industries & Commerce, Chander Prakash Ganga to
discuss various issues pertaining to the development of industry sector in the
state.
The delegation was led by the Chairman, Federation
of Industries Jammu Lalit Mahajan, Co-Chairman of Federation Rattan Dogra,
Jatinder Aul and Deepak Dhawan, General Secretary Pardeep Vaid, Senior
Vice-President Association of Industries Gangyal, Bansi Lal Gupta, General
Secretary, Birpur Industries Association, Gagan Jain and other office bearer of
the Federation.
During the meeting, the delegation discussed the
issues confronting the industries in detail and sought the intervention of
state government especially the Industries Minister for their resolution.
The Minister while addressing the delegation said
that J&K will get the maximum incentives of GST as it is a consumer state
rather than a manufacturer state. He assured the delegation that J&K will
get the same package which is being given to North-Eastern States and will soon
take up the matter with centre government in this regard.
“Government
is committed to safeguard the interest of business community and every possible
step will be taken in this regard”, Ganga added.
He asserted that business plays a crucial role in
economic growth of the region and setting up business establishments should be
made easier so that interested people be attracted in establishing industries
in the state.
Ganga said that J&K has got lot of investment
opportunities and our government is always ready to welcome the investors in
the state. He stressed on the need for effective operational strategies to
create enhanced opportunities of employability in the state.
Later, the Minister visited Exhibition Ground to
inspect the under construction multi-purpose building which is to be constructed
by SICOP at an estimated cost of Rs 18 crore.
On the occasion, the Minister was informed that
there will be an exhibition hall, auditorium, conference hall, parking and
shops. He asked the officers to gear up their men and machinery to complete the
work in time bound manner.
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