J&K’s manufacturing ecosystem growing: Lt Governor

Jammu, Apr 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday virtually inaugurated the Manufacturing Unit of Superior Polymer India Private Limited at Kathua.
The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the Superior Group of Industries and the members of Superior Polymer India Private Limited on their new venture and conveyed his best wishes.
He said the commencement of this greenfield project is an important milestone, promising a positive impact on the local economy and employment generation, and a significant push to the industrial development of the region.
“UT’s manufacturing ecosystem is growing and today’s project dedicated to the industrial development will give momentum to the mission of Aatmanirbhar J&K,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor reiterated that, under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Home Minister Amit Shah, we are committed to the advancement of the industrial sector in Jammu and Kashmir.
“We have ensured a workforce prepared for industrial jobs. We have empowered marginalized sections of the society to broaden the skilled workforce. Our Handloom and Handicraft exports surged after building the industrial ecosystem,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He said, the progressive Industrial Policy and several key interventions in the last few years have strengthened investors’ confidence in the UT of J&K and attracted private investment.
“We have been successful in creating a conducive environment for the growth of industries, enabling overall development. Our efforts are now yielding positive dividends with many industrial units started their operations and many more investment proposals are in the pipeline,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The unit set up with an investment of Rs 75 crore will generate hundreds of employment opportunities.
Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce Department; Dr Arun Kumar Manhas, Director, Industries & Commerce, Jammu; Pradeep Agrawal Chairman, Superior Group of Industries; Vishal Agrawal, Vice Chairman, Ashish Sethi, CEO, Dr Sunil Kumar Mishra, Chief Human Resource Officer, and other members of Superior Group of Industries and Superior Polymer India Private Limited were present.
Rakesh Minhas, Deputy Commissioner Kathua along with other officials also joined through virtual mode.