JAMMU: The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) J&K Council organized a Stakeholders’ Meet at Hotel Radisson Blu, Jammu, to mark 10 years of the Government of India’s flagship initiative, Make in India.
The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders for discussions on industrial growth and policy support in Jammu & Kashmir.
The programme was graced by Dr. Arun Manhas, Director, Industries & Commerce, J&K, as the Chief Guest.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Manhas underscored the government’s focus on strengthening the MSME sector. He said, “The focus of the Government of India has been on the MSME sector and this year’s budget was related to that. The ‘Vocal for Local’ slogan given by Hon’ble Prime Minister has to become a reality, and this can only happen when demand is generated. We must strive for local products, as said by the Prime Minister, which will make us self-dependent.”
In his welcome address, Manik Batra, Chairman, ASSOCHAM J&K Council, said that Make in India is much more than a manufacturing initiative. “It is about innovating in India, designing in India, and building a future where India leads the world with its skills, scale, and spirit of enterprise. We must push our entrepreneurs to build global brands. At the same time, it is important to converge all stakeholders and make the dream of Atma Nirbhar Bharat a reality.”
The event also featured an open-house discussion where industry members shared ideas and suggestions for boosting industrial growth in J&K.
Delivering the concluding remarks, Bhupesh Gupta, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM J&K Council, reaffirmed ASSOCHAM’s commitment to act as a bridge between industry and government and to promote local manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
