Suhail Khan
Kolkata, Dec 22: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Friday highlighted the tremendous potential the union territory holds for investors, comparing it favorably to West Bengal.
Addressing the special session on the scope of industry in Jammu and Kashmir organized by the Calcutta Chamber of Commerce (CCC) in Kolkata, LG Manoj Sinha as per Kashmir Despatch Correspondent highlighted the rapid and unprecedented transformation in UT, appropriate policies for investors, economic growth, and employment generation.
LG Sinha said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, vigorous growth in all sectors of the economy is our mission. He said that we are committed to utilizing abundant resources to foster industry competitiveness and promote collaboration.
LG Sinha on the occasion assured the industry leaders that J&K UT now adheres to the norm of red carpet and not red tape to ensure safety and growth of investment, ease of doing business, ease of living, and a robust government-business interface for long-term future investments in different sectors.
He said our comprehensive approach through the new industrial scheme is aimed at creating a conducive and dynamic environment for growth in agriculture, health and pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, tourism and hospitality, education and skill development, handicrafts and handlooms, and IT and electronics.
The JK LG further said that digitalization is one of the government’s top priorities to build e-societies and ensure long-term prosperity. Research and development is another key area with a focus on making J&K one of the country’s most dynamic R&D locations and strengthening the link between industry and academia.
Suhail Khan is a filmmaker, content writer, and freelance journalist.
