Srinagar, Oct 17: A delegation of the Chamber of Commerce & Industries Kashmir (CCIK) met Dr. Basharat Qayoom (IAS), the newly appointed Srinagar Municipal Commissioner, and extended its warm congratulations and felicitations to him on assuming charge.

The delegation was led by CCIK President Mr. Tariq Ghani and comprised Senior Vice President Mr. Hussain Khan, Hon. Sec General Mr. Aatif Khan, Chief Coordinator Mr. Aashiq Bhat, Convenor Mr. Umar Jan Wani, and Youth President Mr. Zubair Gulbdin.
During the meeting, the CCIK delegation highlighted several public and business-related grievances, particularly those concerning Downtown Srinagar, popularly known as Shehr-e-Khaas. The delegation emphasised the need for focused attention towards addressing the issues faced by residents, traders, and business establishments in the historic downtown area.
Responding positively, Dr. Basharat Qayoom assured the delegation that he would accompany the CCIK team on a visit to Downtown Srinagar to personally assess the prevailing issues and understand the concerns on the ground.
The CCIK delegation clarified that the primary purpose of the meeting was to congratulate and welcome the Commissioner on assuming his new responsibility. The delegation further conveyed that detailed discussions on specific grievances and civic issues would be taken up in separate meetings.
At the conclusion of the meeting, CCIK extended its best wishes to Dr. Basharat Qayoom for a successful tenure and expressed hope for constructive cooperation between the Chamber and the Srinagar Municipal Corporation in addressing civic concerns and promoting the overall development of Srinagar.