Srinagar, May 7:The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) today participated in a crucial stakeholder consultation on Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) and the formulation of the revised draft of the Industrial Policy for Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Shailendra Kumar, IAS, Financial Commissioner (ACS), Finance Department, J&K, who also serves as the Chairman of the Committee constituted by the Government.

A P Vicky Shaw, Chairman, PHDCCI, along with Co-Chair Mr. Himayu Wani, represented the Chamber at the high-level meeting. They were joined by Mr. Amitabh Chatterjee, Chairman & CEO of J&K Bank Ltd; Shri Vikramjit Singh (IPS), Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce, J&K; as well as senior officials from the Industries and Commerce department and various General Managers.
During the consultation, PHDCCI formally submitted its comprehensive suggestions on the Draft Industrial Policy 2021–30 for Jammu & Kashmir, alongside key recommendations aimed at enhancing the Ease of Doing Business in the Union Territory.
Speaking on the occasion, A P Vicky Shaw emphasized the need for simplifying regulatory frameworks and ensuring policy stability to attract investment. Mr. Himayu Wani highlighted the importance of industry-government collaboration and CLU ease for Private estates and environmental clearances for designated estates and clusters from flood and irrigation and SDA for creating a business-friendly environment that fosters employment generation and economic growth in the region.
The meeting underscored the government’s commitment to seeking multi-stakeholder inputs to refine the upcoming industrial policy for J&K, with a focus on streamlining processes and boosting investor confidence