Haldwani: Addressing the Provincial Traders’ Conference in Haldwani, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami assured the business community of security, respect, and ease of doing business, making eight key welfare announcements.
Terming traders the backbone of the state’s economy, CM Dhami emphasized the government’s commitment to creating a safe, transparent, and fear-free commercial environment. He highlighted ongoing administrative simplification, including over 206 online services from 26 departments accessible via a single-window portal.
Key Announcements Made for Traders:
- Disaster Relief: Financial relief for traders affected by natural disasters as per regulations.
- Industry Committees: Reconstitution and regular meetings of state- and district-level Udyog Mitra committees.
- Accident Insurance Awareness: Widespread publicity regarding accident insurance for GST-registered traders.
- Tourism & Infrastructure: Simplification of tourism business registration, expansion of homestay facilities in tourist hubs, and development of parking facilities along the Char Dham Yatra route.
- Civic Amenities & Labor Welfare: Prioritized repair of roads and drainage in major markets and extending Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board scheme benefits to registered commercial workers.
The Chief Minister called upon traders to actively participate in building an Aatmanirbhar Uttarakhand (Self-Reliant Uttarakhand).
