Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 19: A delegation of Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by its president met Dr Jitendra Singh, Union MoS in Prime Minister’s Office, Union Railways and Tourism Ministers in Delhi and projected several local issues.
Jugal Kishore Sharma, Member Parliament was also present during the meeting. The delegation apprised the Minister about various problems relating to Trade, Industry and Tourism Sector in J&K.
JCCI president AK Gupta apprised Minister about the issue relating to unnecessary harassment to the hoteliers at Patnitop by registering CBI cases against them on false grounds and requested him to look into the matter. Gupta also apprised him about the problems being faced by the arms and ammunition dealers of UT of J&K regarding conversation of all licenses to Form VIII, effectively halting all the operations until conversation is completed. The authorities are now sealing their premises which is grave concern for these dealers. Chamber sought intervention of Union Minister into the matter.
Dr Singh accompanied the Chamber deputation to meet the Minister for Railway, Information Broadcasting and Tourism. While interacting with the Minister, Gupta expressed gratitude for accepting the long pending demand for developing Jammu as Railway Division which is need of the hour. He said that it will not only streamline the running of trains but will also open new avenues of employment for the local youths.
He also apprised the Union Railway Minister that for the survival of ancillary units there is urgent need to establish a Rail Coach Factory in Jammu which will also generate employment opportunities for the youth of Jammu. He demanded that in view of upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela a direct train between Jammu – Prayagraj and vice versa on daily basis should be started during the Maha Kumbh Mela.
While discussing the issue relating to starting of full time “Duggar Channel” at Jammu with the Minister, Gupta said that though at present a part time Dogri News Channel is working at Jammu Doordarshan Kendra, he suggested that we want a full-fledged (24×7) “Duggar Channel” be started at Jammu on the pattern of Kashir Channel at Srinagar.
During discussions with the Tourism Minister JCCI chief said that though J&K is currently experiencing unprecedent development, massive infrastructure projects are transforming the Union Territory contributing significantly for its overall growth and prosperity. However with reaching train in Srinagar upto Baramulla, the business, Tourism, Transport sectors and economy of Jammu are going to be effected badly. To cover up the gap, he suggested that in the honour of Dr. Shayama Prasad Mukherjee who has scarified his life in Jammu & Kashmir, a prestigious and beautiful project on the pattern of Ahmedabad Statute of Unity be established in Jammu to attract tourists and local people which shall boost the economy of this region.
Dr Jitendra Singh and Jugal Kishore apprised the Tourism Minister that Surinsar & Mansar should be properly developed on modern lines to attract the tourists.
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