In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the progress made on the recommendations of the Committee on Business Revival in the Union Territory. <br />''<br />''The meeting was held in Srinagar on Monday.<br />'' <br />''The Lt. Governor sought a detailed report on a host of Financial and Administrative measures recommended for the revival of business sector along with financial implications and accorded timelines aimed at helping business and entrepreneurs and steps taken thereon.<br />'' <br />''He observed that the business sector is the backbone of every economy and it is important that the Administration must lay a special focus on its revival and for the welfare of the people associated with it.<br />'' <br />''Mr Sinha stressed on effective and time-bound implementation of the recommendations made by the Committee to improve the overall business environment of J&K.<br />'' <br />''He directed the officers to disburse the financial assistance to the beneficiaries at the earliest.<br />'' <br />''He directed for holding workshops for awareness of NPA and GEM on-boarding to be held in 20 districts for 10 days which shall be jointly organized by the Finance Department and J&K Bank.<br />'' <br />''He also called for extending support to small businesses, weavers, artisans by effecting purchases by Government Departments exclusively.<br />'' <br />''On promoting Skill Development, the Lt. Governor directed the concerned officers to work out the Skill Development Department calendar of events for promoting skill development amongst the rural population and trade specific trainings at grass root level.<br />'' <br />''He further laid emphasis on Buyer-Seller meets to be organized by the Industries and Commerce Department across the UT, especially export-oriented handicrafts, round the year.<br />'' <br />''Mr Sinha also asked the Industries and Commerce Department to come up with a comprehensive plan to save all potentially viable MSME sick units.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">He further directed the concerned officers to seek every option and opportunity for increasing the production of Apple, Walnuts, and Almonds through high density plantation.</span><br />