Conducts extensive tour of Lasjan–Sumerbugh areas
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 08: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the performance and functioning of Industries & Commerce (I&C) Department Kashmir.
Commissioner Secretary I&C, Director Industries, Managing Director SIDCO along with General Managers and senior officials of the concerned departments were present in the meeting.
During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on NCSS, pending cases, availability of land in Industrial Estates of Kashmir province and it’s allotment, details of functional and sick units, details of NCSS package, auction of Industrial Units along with revenue details and status of projects under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI).
The Deputy Chief Minister also assessed the status and timely execution of industrial and infrastructure projects to ensure they are implemented transparently and efficiently.
He asked the concerned officers and authorities to ensure timely project completion, create investor-friendly ecosystems, support start-up entrepreneurs, and develop policies for improved trade and industrial growth.
Deputy Chief Minister emphasized on GMs to rigorously follow and pursue the cases of applicants under the norms so that benefits of incentives based schemes can reach every beneficiary without delay.
He highlighted that the government under the leadership of CM Omar Abdullah is focused on making it easier for investors to set up industries by providing hassle-free services.
Deputy Chief Minister asked the officials of the industries department for linkage with other departments like JKEDI, Mission YUVA, Employment, Banks and others, so that an environment can be created for new startups and entrepreneurs for generating employment opportunities for others also. He also directed the GMs to look for availability of land for establishment of new industrial estates in every district for generating more job opportunities.
Surinder Choudhary directed the Industries & Commerce Department to adopt a proactive and inclusive approach in strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s industrial ecosystem, with a special focus on employment generation, sustainability and competitiveness.
Deputy Chief Minister also conducted an extensive tour of the Lasjan–Sumerbugh area and took stock of various public issues in these areas. MLA Chadoora, Ali Mohammad Dar; Chief Engineer R&B, senior officers of PW (R&B) department and other officers also accompanied the Deputy CM during the tour.
During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister interacted with several public delegations who apprised him of various local issues related to road connectivity and infrastructure.
He directed the Chief Engineer to immediately start work on the Lasjan–Kadlabal road, which is being upgraded at an estimated cost of ₹11 crores by way of the rigid pavement.
Deputy Chief Minister directed the concerned officers to complete the pending work by November ending so that the road can be dedicated for general public use by December.
He further instructed the concerned officers to ensure the timely completion of the Seer–Sumerbugh bridge by 15th December.
Deputy Chief Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening road infrastructure and ensuring time-bound completion of all ongoing developmental projects for the convenience of the public.
He also inspected the ongoing macadamization at Wanabal- Nowgan road and instructed the concerned XEN to check the standard of material to maintain the quality of road.
