JAMMU, Jan. 19 -- Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, today met the Federation of Industries, Jammu, who called on him to apprise him of their issues and demands.

The federation, which was led by its President, Lalit Mahajan, presented a host of issues marring the desired growth of industry in the region. The issues included non-availability of certain incentives to small and micro industries, freight charges and transport incentives, extension of state fiscal incentives to new industrial units, rights over SIDCO/ SICOP land etc. In addition, the members also demanded certain amendments in existing SROs.

Meanwhile, lack of skilled and semi-skilled labour in the region was also highlighted in the meeting....