Ranchi, Nov 11: Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FJCCI) President Tulsi Patel has called for a clear and actionable roadmap to accelerate Jharkhand’s economic development, highlighting policy and administrative hurdles affecting trade, industry and investment in the state.
Patel raised the issues during the ‘Think 29’ programme organised by the Jharkhand Professionals Congress on tuesday. He also submitted a detailed memorandum to All India Professionals Congress National President Madhu Gaud Yaskhi and Congress state in-charge K. Raju, who attended the programme.
Pointing to the constraints holding back the state’s development potential, Patel called for a policy to convert Khasmahal land into freehold property, improved infrastructure in industrial areas, effective implementation of the single-window clearance system and early operationalisation of Transport Nagar.
To strengthen the state’s export potential, he proposed setting up an Export Promotion Council and a logistics hub, along with streamlining freight transportation. He also called for the introduction of fast MEMU train services in rural areas to improve connectivity.
The Chamber president further sought simplification of the trade licensing system, a review of holding taxes and reconsideration of fare increases in agricultural market committees.
Emphasising the need to create an investment-friendly environment, Patel called for improvements in law and order and the establishment of a dedicated security force for industrial areas. He also proposed quarterly state-level industrial review meetings under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister to monitor progress and address industry-related concerns.
With the 2029 Assembly elections in view, Patel urged all political parties to prepare a clear and implementable development roadmap focused on trade, industry, investment and employment generation.
He said traders and entrepreneurs needed a system in which their concerns were addressed and the benefits of government policies translated into visible results on the ground. Greater coordination among the government, political leadership, professionals, traders and entrepreneurs was essential for Jharkhand’s economic prosperity, he added.
During the programme, Patel also interacted with Congress state president Keshav Mahato and other dignitaries.
