JKTPO Organised UT Level Stakeholder’s Consultation
under RAMP Programme and Investor’s Facilitation Meet.
November
22, 2023, Jammu: Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization
(JKTPO) organized UT Level Stakeholder Consultation Under RAMP Programme and an
Investor Facilitation Meet chaired by Shri Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner/
Secretary to Government, Industries & Commerce Department today at
Convention Centre Jammu.
Mr. Khalid Jahangir,
Managing Director, J&K Trade Promotion Organization; Ms. Indu Chib,
Managing Director, J&K Rural Livelihood Mission; Mr. Arun Manhas, Director,
Directorate of Industries & Commerce, Jammu; Dr. Vikas Gupta, Director,
Handicrafts and Handloom, Jammu and representatives from JKEDI, SIDBI, PwD and
Revenue Department were present on the occasion. In addition, representatives
from over 40 Trade/Industrial Associations and Industries namely ITC, Aadhya
Food and Beverages, Naturis Cosmetics Pvt. Ltd and Industrial associations like
CII, FICCI, Bari Brahmana Industrial Association, PHD Chamber of Commerce &
Industries, Federation of Industries Jammu, Chamber of Commerce and Industries,
Jammu, etc. also participated in the event.
Speaking
on the occasion, Sh. Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner / Secretary to the
Government, Industries & Commerce, J&K appreciated J&K Trade
Promotion Organization for hosting such sessions where all Investors, trade
bodies, industrial associations and other officials are on the same platform to
have a threadbare discussion on the issues faced by industrialists. The session had open house one to one discussion with
investors, industrial associations and trade bodies regarding the issues faced
by them in different verticals such as land, power, change of land use,
industrial estates, environmental clearances etc. Further, he addressed
the issues related to land allotment, provision of basic amenities such as
power, road connectivity, etc. and assured that the necessary support will be
provided to the industries for smooth and hassle-free operations and added,
“Government is working towards improving the industrial ecosystem of J&K
and address their grievances and concerns. The Department of Industries and
Commerce is taking various steps to ensure the land related issues are resolved
by accruing new land. MoU has been signed with CPWD to develop Industrial
Estate. The department will ensure that all those waiting for land will soon be
allotted”. Keeping in view, the persistent demand of trade/industrial
associations/MSMEs, he further invited all the representatives of MSMEs,
Handicraft cooperative, Self Help Groups and officers/officials from various
departments etc. to whole heartedly participate in survey and data collection
exercise, so that, a realistic and need based Strategic Investment Plan (SIP)
could be formulated for uplifting and boosting the MSME sector in the UT of
Jammu and Kashmir.
Earlier, Mr. Khalid
Jahangir, Managing Director, Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation
welcomed the chair, Senior Government officers, prominent industries, the
representatives from Industrial Associations and investors. He said that the
preparation of Strategic Investment Plan under RAMP is the key and important
factor to upgrade and accelerate MSMEs and this is the time where all the
stakeholders have to participate and help in the formation of this Strategic
Investment plan for JKUT. It was explained that RAMP is a Central Sector Scheme
launched by the Ministry of MSME after the COVID-19 outbreak to strengthen and
support the MSME sector and Department of Industries & Commerce, J&K
has been assigned the responsibility to implement the RAMP programme in UT of
Jammu and Kashmir. It was added that consultations with wide groups of MSMEs
covering all districts and sectors including traditional industries and
handicrafts would be held in coming days for obtaining inputs/suggestions and
assessing the gaps/challenges.
A
team of consultants gave a detailed presentation on the RAMP programme and
preparation of Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) to be implemented for boosting
the MSME’s in UT of Jammu and Kashmir. The team further added that a
comprehensive questionnaire with regard to MSME’s has been prepared and will be
circulated among the MSME’s in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir for better
understanding and implementation of the programme and will be implemented at
the District Level for gathering data/inputs and based on the ground reality. Further,
they requested inputs/suggestions from the Stakeholders and the session was enriched with constructive feedback
from the industry associations, entrepreneurs and the potential investors. It
was concluded that way forward will be conducting more such meetings at various
Administrative/Division/District levels to get insight on local issues and
feedback from the industry veterans and MSME stakeholders.