Dehradun, Mar 10 (KNN) With a clear cut win for BJP in Uttarakhand,  the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) expect the continuation of the BJP-led State government to bring in improvement in Ease of Doing Business (EODB) as policies that were under discussion will be taken forward.

Speaking exclusively with KNN, Pankaj Gupta, President, Uttarakhand Industries Association (UIA) said, ”Continuity of government will help in taking draft policies forward along with a stable environment for the MSME sector.”

There were certain decisions regarding industries that were put on hold due to the election, hence now the work can be resumed, he added.

Gupta spoke about initiatives Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami who is currently trailing for his position had just started to address problems and challenges faced by MSMEs.

Emphasising on the significance of Centre-State relations, he said same party government will help in smooth clearance of process.

In February, while addressing a rally in Ranikhet, CM Dhami had assured to make Uttarakhand the number one state in India by 2025. This has motivated us in the overall development of our State, said Gupta.

“Meanwhile we hope that the State government stay true to their promise and work towards its achievement,” he added.

The MSME sector in Uttarakhand envisages massive expansion in the future, which would increase employment from the existing 2.58 lakh people to 8.5 lakh people by 2030, as per the government report.  (KNN/KT)