Chandigarh, May 25 -- Stressing on the need to establish reputed institutions in the city that prepare the youth for emerging job markets, Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Saturday urged the central government for the creation of a special incentive framework for Chandigarh, akin to the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) model. The administrator participated in the 10th governing council meeting of NITI Aayog held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on Saturday. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the meeting was attended by chief ministers and lieutenant governors from 24 states and seven Union territories, under the theme "Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @ 2047". During his speech, Kataria articulated Chandigarh's ambition to become a national skill hub, specialising in green technologies. Kataria stressed that Chandigarh's growth was deeply rooted in principles of green, inclusive and sustainable development. "However, there are the limitations being faced by Chandigarh due to its UT status, which restricts its ability to offer financial incentives essential to attracting investments and fostering economic growth. The GIFT City model framework should encompass tax exemptions, subsidies, incentives for IT and ITES sectors, and exemptions under the Companies Act to make Chandigarh more competitive and attractive for green technology investments and skill development initiatives," Kataria said. He highlighted Chandigarh's ongoing efforts to expand skill hubs aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, which aim to prepare the youth for future-ready careers. Further, he underscored Chandigarh's ongoing efforts to promote innovation, especially among women entrepreneurs, to stimulate inclusive economic growth,and to enhance women's participation in the workforce....