Packaging cluster sought in Himachal : The Tribune India

Packaging cluster sought in Himachal

Abolition of GST on packing of fruits also raised at CII meet

Packaging cluster sought in Himachal

Photo for representational purpose only. - File photo



Tribune News Service

Solan, June 8

The HP Corrugation Box Manufacturers Association has demanded setting up of a packaging cluster at various industrial clusters like Parwanoo, Kala Amb and Baddi with various incentives to promote this small sector.

Gagan Kapoor, association’s founder and vice chairman, CII Himachal, raised this demand during the 5th annual general meeting of the association held near Parwnaoo.

Other demands like abolition of GST on packing of fruits and vegetables was also raised on the plea that sale of farmers produce is subject to vagaries of weather.

The association also resolved to work for the upliftment of the industry which is concentrated in the tiny sector and faces issues like lack of capital. Issues like promoting young energetic boys and girls to avail incentives to promote start-ups and open own enterprise were also discussed.

The association demanded a special incentive for packaging industry to promote educated youths with using latest technologies.

Aditya Sood of Parwanoo took over as the president of the association during this meeting. He took over from Surendra Jain. Ankur Goyal, president of Kala Amb chapter, Hemraj Chaudhary, president of Baddi Barotiwala Nalagarh, HM Sharma, president of Parwanoo, Vishal Goyal, Rajeev Gulati were among those present on the occasion.

Addressing the entrepreneurs, Health and Family Welfare and Ayush Minister Dr Rajiv Saizal said they were the backbone of horticulture sector and said the state government was making every effort to promote investment in Himachal.

Tribune Shorts


Top News

At IP university campus launch, 'Modi, Modi' slogans interrupt Kejriwal's speech

At IP university campus launch, 'Modi, Modi' slogans interrupt Kejriwal's speech

AAP accuses the BJP of creating a ruckus at the event

Mysterious explosion at Ludhiana court complex leads to chaos

Explosion outside 'malkhana' adjoining district court complex in Ludhiana as waste was being burnt

Waste was being burnt, which allegedly resulted in the explo...

GCM convicts lieutenant colonel for improper relationship with woman clerk

GCM convicts lieutenant colonel of improper relation with woman clerk

He has been awarded forfeiture of three years’ seniority of ...

‘Indira assassination float’ in Bramption parade: Congress asks Jaishankar to strongly raise the issue with Canada

'Indira assassination float' in Brampton parade: Congress asks Jaishankar to strongly raise issue with Canada

‘There is no place in Canada for hate or for the glorificati...


Cities

View All