President, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Javid Ahmad Tenga today called on the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan here on Thursday, a statement said.
It said the meeting focused on addressing critical business-related challenges and exploring opportunities for economic growth across the Union Territory.
During the extensively productive and cordial meeting, Tenga articulated several pressing concerns affecting various sectors of Kashmir's economy and sought the Lieutenant Governor's immediate intervention to facilitate their resolution.
The President KCCI, according to the statement, elaborated on the critical need for establishing an Exhibition Mart dedicated to showcasing Kashmir's internationally renowned handicrafts. Tenga emphasised that this initiative would not only create a global platform for Kashmir's exquisite handicrafts but would also significantly stimulate tourism and generate substantial employment opportunities for thousands of skilled artisans throughout the region.
The statement said that the KCCI President also held a threadbare discussion on issues confronting general trade, horticulture sector. In a forward-looking proposal aimed at enhancing stakeholder participation in governance, Mr. Tenga requested the inclusion of KCCI representatives on the boards of key Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and J&K Bank.
The Lieutenant Governor attentively considered all concerns presented by the KCCI President and responded with assurances that his administration would thoroughly address these issues through appropriate policy interventions.
The Lieutenant Governor expressed appreciation for the Chamber's proactive engagement and constructive proposals for economic revitalization.