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Business Standard
9 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Omar Abdullah vows to make Jammu and Kashmir a premier golf destination
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said his government is committed to make Jammu and Kashmir as one of the premier golf destinations in the country. The chief minister made these remarks during a prize distribution ceremony held here, where the winners and runners-up of the day's golf tournament were felicitated. Earlier this morning, Abdullah joined golfers to tee off the tournament at the Royal Springs Golf Course, which saw participation from eminent golfers from across the country, including former chief minister Farooq Abdullah Welcoming the golfers to Kashmir, the chief minister said that their presence was highly encouraging. He also expressed his gratitude to Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) for organizing the Golf Tournament and tourism stakeholders' interaction in Kashmir. "It is very reassuring for us to see you all here. There is no doubt that your presence goes a long way in reinforcing what we are trying to do, which is essentially to bring tourism back on track after it had derailed," Abdullah said. Reflecting on the recent challenges, the chief minister acknowledged the apprehensions tourists may have felt following the Pahalgam tragedy. "I understand why people would be afraid to visit. I understand the impact of the visuals from Pahalgam on the psyche of those who would otherwise not think twice about coming here," he said. "That is why your presence here carries immense significance, the message you take back with you amplifies what we are trying to achieve, in ways perhaps we cannot," he added. Highlighting the power of word-of-mouth communication, Abdullah said the impressions shared by visitors hold greater weight than official statements. "If I speak about Jammu and Kashmir as a tourism destination, my words will naturally be seen through the lens of a local. But when you return home and share your experiences here, the impact is far greater," he said. "I am not being frivolous when I say this. We truly hope each one of you goes back as ambassadors of J-K conveying that although the region has faced a difficult few months, there is light at the end of the tunnel, and better days lie ahead," he added. On the development of golf infrastructure, Abdullah assured the gathering that all necessary efforts will be made to provide world-class golfing facilities in both Jammu and Kashmir valley. Referring to the recent tournament held in Gulmarg, he shared that for the first time in over a decade, we were able to organize a small, locally-participated golf tournament using nine holes. By August or September, we hope to have all 18 holes operational. Work on the greens is underway, he said. "Similarly, we will continue to enhance the quality of golf courses in Srinagar and Jammu. Rest assured, we are committed to ensuring that each time you return, you experience an improved game and setting, he added.
Hans India
19 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
FICCI holds interactive business session on UAE
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), in collaboration with the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone), Government of Sharjah, UAE, organized an interactive business session today in Hyderabad titled 'Expand Your Business in International Markets through UAE.' The session drew participation from a wide range of industry stakeholders across Telangana, including leaders from manufacturing, logistics, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and engineering sectors. Jayadev Meela, Co-Chairman, FICCI Telangana State Council & Director, Sudhakar PVC Products Pvt Ltd., delivered the welcome address and emphasized the strategic relevance of the UAE, particularly Sharjah, as a launchpad for Indian businesses targeting international markets under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Saud Al Mazrouei, Director General, SAIF Zone, delivered the keynote address. He highlighted the unique advantages of SAIF Zone such as 100 per cent foreign ownership, world-class infrastructure, simplified regulatory procedures, and seamless global connectivity, making it an ideal hub for Indian companies to expand their global footprint. A corporate video on SAIF Zone's facilities was showcased, followed by a presentation by Anoop Warrier from SAIF Zone, who elaborated on the ease of doing business in Sharjah and the dedicated support available to Indian investors. The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Dhruv Gupta, Partner, Eternify and Executive Committee Member, FICCI Telangana State Council, who reiterated the importance of India–UAE partnerships and FICCI's commitment to facilitating such engagements across states.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Geo-tagging of all citizens by November: CM Naidu
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu stated that every person in Andhra Pradesh will be geo-tagged and Aadhaar-authenticated by November. 'Every family will be tagged as a unit, and every house will also be geo-tagged. In case of any disaster like a cyclone, we'll be able to target support down to the household level,' Naidu said. Addressing the FICCI National Executive Committee meeting on Wednesday, the Chief Minister said 'We're creating a 'data lake repository' combining all state and central welfare schemes with personal data like assets, liabilities, and profession. Over 40-50 parameters-like humidity, temperature, water levels, air quality, and cyclone alerts, will be monitored in real-time using AI. The idea is to use this data to build a model of governance for the rest of the country and even the world,' he said. Naidu laid out a bold vision for the state's future, emphasising a transition from the 'Ease of Doing Business' to the 'Speed of Doing Business.' By 2047, AP will be No. 1 State in country on all parameters: Naidu He described FICCI as the most influential body in commerce, trade, and policymaking, and stressed the value of platforms like Davos for fostering dialogue among politicians, business leaders, and academicians. He noted that he had attended Davos every time he served as Chief Minister, reflecting his long-standing belief in global engagement.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
CM offers ‘speed of doing business'
Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday laid out a bold vision for the state's future, emphasising a transition from the 'ease of doing business' to the 'speed of doing business'. Addressing the industry body FICCI's National Executive Committee here, the Chief Minister invited industrialists to invest in the state, terming the next 10 years as inspiring times that they cannot afford to miss. 'One thing I am asking you - invest in Andhra Pradesh, see the governance. Earlier, I used to talk about the ease of doing business; now, I am talking about the speed of doing business,' the Chief Minister said. He reiterated that economic reform and poverty eradication must go hand in hand. Citing the liberalisation spearheaded by late prime minister PV Narasimha Rao as a turning point in India's economic history, he acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role in providing the kind of stable governance that has made India the world's fastest-growing economy. Furthermore, he highlighted AP's infrastructural prowess and said that the state was in the process of building three greenfield ports and seven greenfield airports. 'Our new capital, Amaravati, is being developed as a greenfield city, where people can enjoy good health and high life expectancy,' the Chief Minister said. According to him, the state aims to become a $2.4 trillion economy by 2047, with an annual growth rate of 15 per cent this fiscal. Naidu reminded that the state achieved a growth rate of 13.5 per cent between 2014 and 2019, but this dropped to 10.3 per cent between 2019 and 2024 under the previous YSRCP government. According to him, this slowdown resulted in a loss of Rs 7 lakh crore in gross state domestic product (GSDP). Calling green energy the future, Naidu urged FICCI members to adopt it. He said he has had a clear vision on energy from the beginning and recalled that he had started implementing solar, wind, and green energy projects in 2014, which have now matured. Naidu said petrol and diesel vehicles are bound to become obsolete. Harsha Vardhan Agarwal, president of FICCI and MD of Emami Limited, praised Naidu's leadership in transforming Andhra Pradesh from a largely agrarian state into a beacon of digital governance. He highlighted the balance between tradition and modernity, with Andhra Pradesh remaining the rice bowl of India whilst pioneering quantum computing through India's first Quantum Valley Tech Park in Amaravati.
The Print
3 days ago
- Business
- The Print
Andhra CM to reach out to India Inc to participate in P4 ‘poverty alleviation' scheme
Under this initiative, he categorised affluent people who come forward to uplift the poor as 'Margadarsis' (guides) and the beneficiaries as 'Bangaru Kutumbam' (golden family). Amaravati, Jun 25 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said here that he will personally reach out to top leadership of India's top 100 companies to participate in his poverty alleviation programme called P4 or Public Private People Partnership (PPPP). 'The chief minister said he would personally reach out to CEOs, COOs, CFOs, MDs, and chairpersons of the top 100 companies to invite their participation in the program (programme),' said an official press release, following a review by Naidu on P4. P4 is aimed at uplifting underprivileged families under the guidance of affluent people in society. It aims to eradicate poverty with the top 10 per cent of affluent people in the society adopting the bottom 20 per cent to handhold, guide, advise and mentor them for empowerment, including spending financial resources on Bangaru Kutumbams. According to the CM, many people in society are interested in helping the poor in some way and suggested transforming P4 into a platform for them. Addressing the national executive committee meeting of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in Vijayawada today, Naidu proposed P4 to its members. He emphasised the need to focus more on connecting guides with Bangaru Kutumbam families and also engaging with potential guides. A dedicated call centre has been set up by the government to monitor the programme daily, said the press release. Naidu also announced plans to interact virtually with Telugu people living in India and abroad to explain the importance and goals of this poverty alleviation programme and invite them to become guides. He shared the idea of appointing NRIs as P4 advisors and encouraging them to serve as guides, stated the press release. Calling for regular auditing of the P4 implementation, Naidu said there should be quarterly reviews and timely feedback to the guides on the impact of P4 through reports. Likewise, he floated the idea of organising special events with industrialists, NRIs, celebrities and people from elite sections of the society to explain the P4 concept and invite them to participate as Margadarsis. The CM directed officials to establish systems that provide necessary information and guidance to those interested in becoming guides. Further, he observed that surveys should be undertaken to assess the conditions of families before and after their adoption as Bangaru families to evaluate improvements in their living standards. The TDP supremo suggested that March 30, the launch date of P4, be celebrated annually to showcase the achievements of the programme. During the review, Naidu focused on the identification of Margadarsis and the selection of beneficiaries. Officials apprised him that out of 19,15,771 Bangaru Kutumbam families identified across the state under the P4 model, 87,395 families have so far been adopted by Margadarsis. Union Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, who had participated in the P4 inauguration programme, recently came forward to adopt 10 poor families. Naidu gave a call to ministers, bureaucrats and others also to become Margadarsis. PTI STH RHL AMJ AMJ This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
