Srinagar: J&K Bank convened meeting of 6th Sub-committee of State Level Bankers Committee for export promotion here today at the Bank’s Corporate Headquarters. The meeting was chaired by Parvez Ahmad, Executive President, J&K Bank and was also attended by Kiran Sharma General Manager RBI, Jammu, Mohammad Amin Mir, President A&AP, J&K Bank, Showkat Aijaz Director Finance J&K government, Amit Kumar, Dy. Director DGFT, J&K, Mushtaq Ahmed, Joint Director Handicrafts Kashmir, Aga Aijaz General Manager SIDCO J&K, Rakesh Gandotra Vice President J&K Bank, besides representatives from various government agencies, trade bodies and banks.
Parvez Ahmed, Executive President, J&K Bank, while speaking on the occasion desired that such meetings shall be held on regular basis and evolve a dynamic process for following up of agenda points and for resolution of policy issues. He requested all stake holders to show proactive approach in making the meeting more meaningful.
He stated that bank is open for tailoring any scheme for any stakeholder which can give a boost to the export sector of the state.
A wide range of issues including development of Kashmir export development centre, international trade centre and providing of liberal finance to artisans and weavers at concessional rates were discussed in the meeting.
In the meeting it was emphasized that the artisan community needs to be financially empowered for the survival of the handicraft sector. The trade bodies requested J&K Bank to play an active role in bridging the gap between the Government, artisans and the trade bodies.
General Manager SIDCO informed that work on inland container depot (ICD) at Srinagar has been completed, and a meeting between SIDCO, Customs and KCCI shall be convened soon to discuss the modalities for operationlising the project. The committee observed that development of infrastructure in the state is of utmost importance for the growth of export business.
The trade bodies suggested J&K Bank to publicize the various schemes devised by the bank for artisans through media along with organizing awareness workshops.
Earlier, Rakesh Gandotra, convenor of the meeting welcomed the guests and informed that the state of J&K has huge potential for increasing its exports. He informed that the bank has devised a number of tailor made schemes to suit the requirements of entrepreneurs engaged in export of products and services.
Meeting concluded with vote of thanks by Mr. Mohammad Amin Mir, President J&K Bank.
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