JAMMU, Jul 18: The Chamber of Traders Federation (CTF), Jammu, on Saturday organised a Traders’ Meet during which a comprehensive memorandum highlighting the concerns and aspirations of the trade and industry sector was submitted to Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma. The meeting was also attended by Rajesh Shavan, Director, CAPD, and Shiv Kumar Gupta, Controller, Legal Metrology.
Addressing the gathering, CTF President Neeraj Anand raised several issues concerning the business community and sought the government’s intervention to ensure a conducive environment for trade and industry in Jammu and Kashmir.
Responding to the concerns, Cabinet Minister Satish Sharma assured the traders that every issue mentioned in the representation would be examined thoroughly and discussed with the Chief Minister for appropriate action.
“The Government is committed to addressing the genuine concerns of the trade and industry sector. Just as we have resolved issues related to the Legal Metrology Department, we will continue to engage with stakeholders and work towards finding practical solutions to other pending matters as well,” Sharma said.
The Minister reiterated that the government considers traders and entrepreneurs as key partners in the economic growth of Jammu and Kashmir and would continue to hold regular consultations with business organisations.
A major highlight of the programme was the presentation of Lifetime Achievement Awards to four senior patrons of the Chamber of Traders Federation in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the trade and industry sector. The awards were presented jointly by Satish Sharma and Neeraj Anand to Yash Paul Gupta, Vinod Sachdeva, Vinod Mahajan, and Parveen Gupta.
Speaking on the occasion, Neeraj Anand also informed members about the upcoming Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav 2026, scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from August 12 to 15. He invited the Cabinet Minister to attend the national event and urged the government to encourage entrepreneurs, industrialists and traders from Jammu and Kashmir to participate and benefit from networking, investment and business opportunities.
The meeting witnessed the participation of a large number of traders, industrialists and representatives of various business organisations. Prominent members present included Raman Gupta, Tushar Mahajan, Ajay Gupta, Sachin Gupta, Devinder Gupta, Pooja Kapoor, Vijay Gupta, Tarun Singla, Gagan Jain, Sanjay Agarwal, Shiv Partap Gupta, Bodhraj Dogra, Anil Gupta, Sudesh Suri, Sanjeev Pargal, Kulbhushan Khajuria, S.K. Sharma and Rajesh Gupta.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks and a reaffirmation of the Chamber’s commitment to working in close coordination with the government for the growth and prosperity of the trade and industry sector in Jammu and Kashmir.