In a significant outreach to the business community, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today engaged with industry captains from across the country, including representatives from major cities like Varanasi, Kanpur, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Prayagraj.
The interaction, held at the Raj Bhawan, provided a platform for the Lt Governor to share the transformational journey of Jammu and Kashmir and shed light on the competitive advantages and opportunities the Union Territory offers.
During the meeting, Sinha reiterated the UT Administration’s commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He underscored the path-breaking development witnessed in the region over the past few years as a testament to the resolve to establish peace, prosperity, and transparent, accountable, and responsive governance.
“Jammu and Kashmir’s economy is surging ahead, and it offers the best investment opportunity to investors,” the Lt Governor stated, highlighting the UT’s attractiveness for potential investors. Sinha observed that the record influx of tourists, investor-friendly ecosystem, and industrial investment are driving sustainable economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir. He also emphasized the agricultural reforms opening new avenues for entrepreneurs in agro-based industries.
“Jammu and Kashmir has taken transformative reforms in the past few years to facilitate investment, and we are building world-class infrastructure to make the UT a hub of innovation,” Sinha said. “Jammu and Kashmir offers myriad opportunities across sectors, and soon we will take its economic growth to a higher trajectory.” The Lt Governor also commended the contribution of young government officers in enhancing the efficiency of the government machinery at all levels. He stressed that citizen-centric development, effective and speedy delivery of public services are priorities for the administration, stating that the public now has more confidence in the delivery system. The event was attended by prominent business leaders, including Bimal Agarwal of Brijlax Group, Sandeep Gupta, Director and Whole-time Director of Jagran Prakashan Ltd., Ashok Lohia, a tea exporter, and their family members. The interaction marked a significant step in showcasing Jammu and Kashmir’s transformative journey and its potential as an attractive investment destination, underscoring the UT Administration’s commitment to fostering economic growth and development.
