Jamshedpur, July 11 (KNN) The absence of air connectivity in Jamshedpur is a major issue for industries as they are unable to get a foothold in the city, said a regional industry body.

During a meeting with Jharkhand’s Governor Ramesh Bais last week, Vijay Anand Moonka, President of Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) raised various issues pertaining to trade and commerce, local industries, airport and public utilities.

He along with a delegation of members submitted a memorandum about the problems.

The Industry body also called upon the Governor to hold a MSME conclave in the city to attract new industries.

“If MSME conclave is held here, big industrialists would come here. Local traders would greatly benefit by coming in their contact and play a role in industrial development,” said the traders.

Moonka said that due to absence of airport, the city’s development has slowed down as there is no air connectivity with other parts of the country.

“As there is no airport here, new businesses and industries are unable to get a foothold here. Building an airport in the city would general employment opportunities and Jamshedpur would fast move on the path of industrial development. Tourism industry would also get a boost,” said the SCCI president.

The traders also raised issues pertaining to higher education, healthcare, tourism development and the recent hike in holding tax and shop rent by the state government. 

The Governor assured that he would speak to Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on the airport issue as well as the other issues before the state Government. (KNN Bureau)