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JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Raghav Langar laid the foundation stone of Auditorium at Chamber House in presence of office bearers of the Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CCI) along with the senior members during a simple yet impressive function here today.
It is pertinent to mention here that the unfinished task of construction of the auditorium had remained pending for decades due to certain reasons .
While addressing the Chamber members present on the occasion, the Divisional eulogized the role of institutions like the Chamber of Commerce and Industry as a strong partner in endeavours towards the progress and prosperity of the society and nation building.
Emphasizing that as a leading body of industries and commerce at the Union Territory, it is a key driver of policies at UT level with its membership base of entrepreneurs, he appreciated the CCI President Arun Gupta and his team for having taken the CCI to new heights.
He specially lauded Arun Gupta for taking the initiative of accomplishing the unfinished infrastructure assignment of Auditorium that had remained pending for decades.
The Divisional Commissioner made a special mention of the CCI endeavours during the toughest time of Covid-19 pandemic by providing the much needed succour to the needy people across the region.
He said that he is sure that the Chamber will continue such endeavours with much more vigour in the near future also.
CCI President Arun Gupta in his address on the occasion thanked the Divisional Commissioner on behalf of the Chamber members for sparing valuable time to lay the foundation stone of the auditorium despite his busy schedule.
He said that the present team has planned complete transformation of the body in the better interest of the entrepreneurs of the UT and ultimately that the nation.
He assured the Divisional Commissioner that in the coming time the CCI will become more proactive by working at the grass-root level with stronger national and international linkages.
He said that as a catalyst for the promotion of industry, trade and entrepreneurship it will focus more on research-based policies so that its role positively impacts the economic growth and development.
He added that this would help tremendously socio-economic development of this Union Territory besides capacity building in multiple fields.
He thanked the Divisional Commissioner and his administration for always being there to address the issues of the business community.
Chanden Kohli, SSP Jammu and Rohit Basotra SSP also graced the occasion and lauded the role of Chamber and said that Chamber is not lagging behind in performing social and other responsibilities as and when need arise.
Meanwhile, Arun Gupta informed that this auditorium for which the foundation was laid today will be used for organizing multiple programmes including seminars, conferences and other business related objectives. Moreover, the CCI members will also be entitled to avail benefits of this multi-utility facility, he informed.
The other prominent members present on the occasion include Romesh Chander Gupta Ex-President, Y.V. Sharma, Ex-President, Prithvi Raj Gupta, Ex-Secretary General Yash Pal Gupta, President Retails Association Parveen Gupta, Ex-Sr. Vice President, Rajendra Motial, Ex-Secretary General, Attar Singh, Shiv Partap Gupta and Ravinder Sawhney.