Srinagar, June 15: Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce Department J&K, Vikramjit Singh on Thursday said he would have an open house every Friday where any investor can meet him and discuss their issues.
He said this during an interactive meeting with prominent investors in J&K from different sectors here. The meeting, as per an official statement issued here, was held to strengthen the ties between the government and the investor community, explore potential partnerships, and discuss opportunities for mutual growth of J&K and the industrial sector as well as to discuss ways to alleviate challenges in grounding investment in J&K.
About 50 investors, representing diverse sectors like pharmaceutical, power, hospitals, packaging industry, food processing, manufacturing sector, tourism sector, private industrial parks, IT and ITEs, CA stores and start-ups expressed their keen interest in J&K’s investment prospects and lauded government’s efforts to facilitate a conducive business ecosystem.
The Commissioner Secretary highlighted the importance of collaboration between public and private entities to drive innovation, foster entrepreneurship, and unlock the full potential of the industries in J&K. He assured the investors that their feedback and suggestions would be taken into serious consideration, aiming to address any barriers and enhance the ease of doing business.
The government’s ongoing efforts to streamline processes, provide service delivery through the Single Window system, and foster a skilled workforce were also highlighted during the meeting. “Such meetings will be held at least once in every quarter to further strengthen the ties with the investors,” Singh said and
This meeting signifies the government’s strong commitment to forging meaningful partnerships with investors and fostering an environment conducive to sustained economic growth. The meeting was also attended by Director General Industries and Commerce Jammu Anoo Malhotra, Managing Director, J&K Trade Promotion Organisation Khalid Jehangir, Director Industries and Commerce Kashmir Mahmood Ahmad Shah, Additional Secretary I&C Abdul Aziz and other senior officers of Industries and Commerce Department.
