Benefits of incentive schemes shall reach every beneficiary: DyCM

Srinagar, Oct 8: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary chaired a meeting to review the performance and functioning of Industries & Commerce (I&C) Department Kashmir.

Commissioner Secretary I&C, Director Industries, Managing Director SIDCO along with General Managers and senior officials of the concerned departments were present in the meeting, said an official press release.

During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on NCSS, pending cases, availability of land in Industrial Estates of Kashmir province and it’s allotment, details of functional and sick units, details of NCSS package, auction of Industrial Units along with revenue details and status of projects under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI).

The Deputy Chief Minister also assessed the status and timely execution of industrial and infrastructure projects to ensure they are implemented transparently and efficiently. Deputy Chief Minister emphasized on GMs to rigorously follow and pursue the cases of applicants under the norms so that benefits of incentives based schemes can reach every beneficiary without delay.

Deputy Chief Minister asked the officials of industries department for linkage with other departments. Surinder Choudhary directed the Industries & Commerce Department to adopt a proactive and inclusive approach in strengthening Jammu and Kashmir’s industrial ecosystem, with a special focus on employment generation, sustainability and competitiveness.