BARAMULLA, MAY 24: Economic Advisor, Union Ministry
of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), D P S Negi, today chaired
a meeting at Dak Bungalow here to examine project proposals for fast-tracking
incubation and development of MSMEs in the district.
The meeting was
attended by DDC Baramulla Dr Nasir Ahmad Naqash, ADC Baramulla, Director
Industries and Commerce, Director KVIB, Secretary KVIB, AD MSME, General
Manager DIC Baramulla, industrialists, entrepreneurs, representatives of
various trade associations of the district and others concerned.
The meeting held
threadbare discussions on prospects for promotion of MSMEs in the
district. DC Kupwara informed the chair about the economic viability of
potential industrial sectors like apple production, walnut processing,
agriculture production and horticulture in the district. He also briefed the
chair about the cross-LOC trade that is being carried through the district.
The DDC also appraised the Economic Advisor about various issues
with regard to the industrial sector and said that lack of proper
infrastructure hampers effective utilization of resources. He said these
sectors can absorb a significant manpower thereby improve the socio-economic
index of the society.
Negi discussed various prospects for promotion of MSMEs with
industrialists and entrepreneurs of the district. He said the district with an
abundance of natural resources has been chosen as an aspirational district and
the purpose of his visit was to explore ways for their maximum utilization
while ensuring minimal disturbance to environmental sustainability.
Representatives of various departments including industrialists
and entrepreneurs urged support for the promotion of agriculture and allied
sectors in the district. The Economic Advisor had a patient hearing and assured
to chalk out ways for their redressal.
Later, DPS Negi visited some industrial estates located at
Mazboug, Doubgah and other places of Sopore town to get a first-hand appraisal
of concerns of entrepreneurs and others associated with the sector.
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