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| Finance commission Parleys with opposition , other parties | | | Srinagar, July 01 – On the second day of its stay in Srinagar, the 13thFinance Commission (FC) today met the representatives of political parties and trade and industry. The Commission is led by its Chairman, Dr. Vijay Kelkar.
In its meeting with the representatives of political parties, the Commission heard their views on the revival and betterment of state economy. The important suggestions made by the representatives of political parties included implementation of working group recommendations on economy, more funds for Panchayats, upgradation of health infrastructure in the rural areas, raise in the calamity fund to the state, speeding up the execution of Central Government schemes like NRHM, funds for the conservation and revival of forests and water resources of the state, more funds for tourism development authorities etc.
Those who attended the meeting included Former Deputy Chief Minister and MLA, Mr. Muzzafar Hussain Beig from PDP, MLC Mr. Vijay Bakaya from National Conference, MLC Mr. Bashir Ahmad Margay from Congress, MLA Mr. Ashok Khajuria from BJP, Mr. Farooq Jan from Democratic Party (Nationalist), Mr. Ishtiyaq Qadiri from PDF, Mr. Ghulam Nabi Shah from RJD, Thakur Randhir Singh from NCP etc.
Later, the Commission met the representatives of trade and industry from Srinagar and Jammu. Representatives of trade bodies from tourism, travel, export sectors etc put across their suggestions before the commission.
Among the suggestions put forth included infrastructure development in Srinagar and Jammu, introduction of e-files in government, softening of LoC trade, augmentation of power sector, amendments to Rangarajan Committee report, construction of metro rail for Srinagar city connecting it with Qazigund-Baramulla Rail-Line, making State Power Development Corporation stock listed company like J&K Bank, schemes for the revival of forests etc.
Rs. 2000 crore annual compensation to the state on account of power purchase, Rs. 10 crore for the establishment of Kashmir brand, one time debt relief to the sectors like tourism, handicrafts etc to create a congenial atmosphere for investment, raising of venture capital fund upto Rs. 3000 crores for financing power projects etc were other demands projected by the trading community before the Commission.
Those who attended the meeting included, besides the full Commission, Economic Advisor to the State Government, Mr. Jaleel Ahmad Khan, Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce, Mr. Anil Goswami, Secretary Tourism, Mrs. Tanveer Jehan, President Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Ram Sahai, President Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Mubeen Shah, President Federation Chamber of Industries Kashmir, Syed Shakeel Qalandar and representatives from several business organizations of state.
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