J&K Trade Show reflects that the UT has ushered in an era of opportunities: LG Sinha
SRINAGAR, JUNE 21:
Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated J&K Trade Show 2024 at Kashmir Heritage Government Arts Emporium, Srinagar.
In his address, the Lt Governor welcomed the artisans, weavers, growers, and business entrepreneurs. He lauded the endeavour of Industries & Commerce department and J&K Trade & Promotion Organization (JKTPO) to promote the diverse sectors of handicrafts, handloom, agriculture and horticulture.
“J&K Trade Show reflects that the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir has ushered in an era of opportunities. It also reiterates our commitment to create a vibrant business and trade ecosystem in the UT and provide a new identity to J&K’s unique cultural and artistic heritage in the global market,” the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor highlighted the key initiatives of UT Administration, under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, to bring reforms in Agriculture, Handloom and
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Handicraft sectors. “We are formulating and executing policies keeping in mind the region’s rich culture, heritage, agricultural excellence to ensure sustainable growth and employment generation. I am happy to see One District, One Product is encouraging economic opportunities,” the Lt Governor said.
He said, under the leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, the administration has been successful in promoting Brand Jammu Kashmir on the global platform.
Our mantra of ‘Reform, Perform and Transform’ has brought a positive change in the lives of artisans, weavers, farmers, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders, the Lt Governor added.
Speaking on Hon’ble PM’s recent visit to J&K, the Lt Governor said the Hon’ble Prime Minister leading the programmes like International Day of Yoga and ‘Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K’ has given a new momentum to the growth journey of Jammu Kashmir.
Highlighting the growth opportunities in sectors like industries, handicraft, handloom, agriculture & allied sector, food processing and agro-based industry, the Lt Governor called upon the artisans, weavers, buyers, producers and entrepreneurs to contribute in realising the potential of Jammu Kashmir.
Earlier, the Lt Governor visited the stalls put up by the artisans, weavers, growers and entrepreneurs, from J&K and other regions, showcasing their products to the buyers from India and abroad.
Sh Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Sh Vidhi Kumar Birdi, IGP Kashmir; Sh Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department; Sh Vijay Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Sh Khalid Jahangir, Managing Director, JKTPO, senior officials, industry players, buyers, national and international exhibitors were also present on the occasion.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said the hosting of International Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar has put Jammu and Kashmir on the global map.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led the nation from Srinagar in celebrating the 10th International Yoga Day.
“I am grateful to the PM for allowing J&K to lead the International Yoga Day celebrations. This historic event has put Jammu Kashmir on the global map”, Lt Governor Sinha said.
Yoga plays the most significant role in enhancing the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of well-being, he said.
The Lt Governor said that the Prime Minister has taken Yoga to the world and today this invaluable gift from our ancient tradition is being practiced across the globe.
“Yoga is a holistic approach towards happiness. It is the first step towards a healthy life. It unites Body and Mind as saint Patanjali had said that Body and Mind are one. Yoga brings consciousness and through consciousness, pure joy is born”, he added.
