KATHUA, June 13: Laghu Udyog Bharati, Jammu & Kashmir, organ-ized a one-day interactive session at Kathua to dis-cuss the issues being faced by MSMEs in Jammu & Kashmir and to strengthen the organizational struc-ture of Laghu Udyog Bharati across the Union Territory. The programme was organized by the Kathua Ikai of Laghu Udyog Bharati.
The programme started with the lighting of the tra-ditional lamp and felicita-tion of dignitaries and con-cluded with the National Anthem.
Prakash Chandra, All India Sangathan Mantri (Organizing Secretary), Laghu Udyog Bharati, was the main guide of the pro-gramme. The Kathua event was part of his five-day tour of the North-Western states. During this tour, he visited Bathinda in Punjab and subsequently Bhiwani, Hisar and Panipat in Haryana: Paonta Sahib, Kala Amb and Parwanoo in Himachal Pradesh; Chandigarh; and Patiala, Ludhiana, Phagwara and Batala in Punjab before reaching Jammu & Kashmir for the Kathua programme.
The programme was attended by Arvind Dhumal, National Vice
President and Prabhari North Zone; Parveen Pargal, National Working Committee Member, Dinesh Gupta, President, Laghu Udyog Bharati Jäck: Vivek Rathore, State General Secretary, Punjab, Vikrant Sharma, North Zone Head, Mass Communication; Aagam Jain, State General Secretary, J&K; Ishant Gupta, State Treasurer, J&K and North Himalaya Zone Head, Mass and Communication; Manoj Goyal, President, Kathua likai.
Addressing the gathering, Prakash Chandra spoke about the glorious history of Bharat and explained why India was once known as the “Sone Ki Chidiya”, He said that today India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and is making rapid progress in semiconduc tors, technology, telecom munications and the space sector.
He said that earlier there was focus mainly on large industries, but during the tenure of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji, a decision was taken in 2002 to give spe-cial attention to small industries, which later led to the strengthening of the MSME Ministry. He said MSMEs are the real back-
bone of the economy because they create employment opportunities and help in the develop-ment of villages and amall towns.
Prakash Chandra said that Laghu Udyog Bharati was formed to understand the problems of MSMEs, raise them before the appropri ate authorities and work for their resolution. He added that quality, pro-ductivity and cost control are essential for industries to remain competitive in the present business envi ronment.
Arvind Dhumal highlight-ed the history, objectives and working style of Laghu Udyog Bharati. He said the organization is continu-ously connecting indus-tries with new technolo gies and government schemes to strengthen the MSME sector. He also spoke about organization-al expansion and the role of entrepreneurs in nation-building
Parveen Pargal submitted a memorandum highlight-ing various issues being faced by industries in Jammu & Kashmir. He demanded extension of the NCSS package and imme diate release of benefits to 602 industrial units which have already applied online and offline and made investments.
