The D2CIA Kashmir Chapter on Thursday participated in a stakeholder consultation convened by the Jammu and Kashmir government to gather suggestions for strengthening the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) framework and revising the Union Territory’s Industrial Policy.
The meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) Shailendra Kumar, was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Vikramjit Singh, Managing Director and CEO of J&K Bank Amitava Chatterjee, and representatives of various industry and trade bodies.
The consultation focused on measures to simplify regulatory procedures, reduce compliance requirements, improve investment facilitation and create a more business-friendly environment.
The exercise forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to formulate a revised industrial policy through stakeholder consultations.
Representing the D2CIA Kashmir Chapter, Vice President Haya Qazi stressed the need to extend Ease of Doing Business reforms to the education sector, describing education and skill development as key drivers of industrial growth and long-term economic development.
She said a strong education ecosystem is essential for developing a skilled workforce capable of supporting future investments in the region.
Qazi proposed the introduction of a single-window clearance system for educational institutions to streamline statutory approvals and facilitate the establishment and expansion of quality educational infrastructure.
She also recommended targeted incentives for women-led educational institutions, including simplified No Objection Certificate (NOC) procedures, longer registration and renewal periods, and other measures aimed at encouraging greater participation of women entrepreneurs in the education sector.
The D2CIA Kashmir Chapter welcomed the government’s consultative approach and reiterated its commitment to supporting policy reforms that promote investment, entrepreneurship and sustainable economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir.
