Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) on Monday appointed a five member election commission for holding executive council and administrative council elections in two months.
The decision was taken during the annual general meeting(AGM) of FCIK held at FCIK House here.
“A five member election commission was appointed by thegeneral members and was given two months time to complete the elections ofExecutive Council and Administrative Council for a smooth transition of power,”read a statement issued by FCIK.
Speaking on the occasion, FCIK president Mohammad Ashraf Mirreflected upon the industrial ecosystem of the state and challenges it faces.
He reiterated the commitment of the Kashmir industry towardsthe self-reliance and import substitution and asked the members present tocontribute in achieving the objective.
Addressing the young and budding entrepreneurs of the valley, Mir asked them to come forward and take charge of the industrial landscape of the valley to take it forward. He asked them to utilise their energies and novel ideas to energise the Kashmir industry make it vibrant, competitive and sustainable.
He asked the young entrepreneurs to come forward and contribute in the organisational matters as they are the future. He said there was a need to synergise the experience of our generation with energy and ideas of the present day youth to take the society forward in all the spheres and achieve the desired objectives.
Highlighting the achievements which were the result ofrelentless efforts put in by the administrative council during their tenancypresident spoke about the challenges facing the organisation due the lack ofseriousness amongst the stake holders at times.
The AGM was chaired by Manzoor Ahmad Qadri and Hakeem Khalidpresented the vote of thanks.