AAP promises basic facilities to Delhi industries
Updated: Nov 21, 2013 05:08:20pm
“All Delhi’s industrial estates are in a miserable condition. There are no proper roads or water and electricity facilities. Our government will ensure that these estates are provided with basic facilities. Employment can only increase if the industry progresses,” the election manifesto of AAP has said.
The party led by social activist turned politician Arvind Kejriwal, further said in its manifesto, “Today many policies of the government, its rules and law promote corruption. Starting and running an industry in Delhi today is impossible. All policies will be changed and procedures for giving industry licences will be simplified.
Further, “Training will be provided to the youth for starting new businesses. Loan and other facilities will also be given to them,” the AAP manifesto added.
Speaking about the problems faced by the traders, the AAP manifesto said, “Traders always find themselves in a web of complex bureaucracy and corruption. The rules are such that it is next to impossible to carry on business strictly in accordance with the law.
Large majority of the traders want to conduct their businesses honestly and without being hassled, the manifesto added.
The AAP, which is offering itself as an alternative to both the Congress and the BJP in the elections said the party, would not allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail if voted to power. It also promised to simplify the value added tax (VAT) structure in Delhi to ease tax compliance for traders.
Kejriwal's party, which had been raising concerns over increase in electricity bills, promised to bring it down by 50 per cent by ordering an audit of accounts of distribution companies (Discoms). (KNN/SD)