KCCI delegation calls on CS

A delegation of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Thursday called on chief secretary BVR Subramanyam to discuss various issues including demand for a Northeast style industrial package for Jammu and Kashmir.

According to a KCCI statement, the delegation led by its president Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad also raised the issue of compensation for horticulture sector due on damages caused by snowfall. 

   

According the statement, the delegation was appraised about the disbursal of around Rs 135 crore in this regard with further funds of Rs 95 crore earmarked for this purpose. The problems in implementation of the crop insurance scheme were discussed and concern was expressed at the delay in finalisation of a weather based insurance cover for the farmers.

The delegation appreciated the efforts put in by the Governors Administration especially BVR Subramanyam in following up on the demand for a North East Industrial Package for our State which was in final stages.

The KCCI raised the requirement of Trade Centres in the major cities of the Country for promotion of economic activities of the State.

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