ENA State 2022-04-05 10:42:41 <p><strong>New Delhi, April 5 (KNN)</strong> A delegation from the Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) visited Jammu to discuss investment and trade opportunities with a thrust on exports from J&amp;K to Canada along with creating business opportunities for Indian startups and MSMEs in Canada.</p> <p>Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Ranjan Prakash Thakur, described J&amp;K as a hub of exponential opportunities and a virgin territory from the aspect of attracting global attention and investment. He highlighted that J&amp;K has huge potential in the sectors of hospitality and tourism.</p> <p>MD, Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO), Ankita Kar, presented views, policies, incentives and potential export products of the UT during an interactive session with the delegation with a specific focus on GI products.</p> <p>President of Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce, Ripudaman S. Dhillon, said that focus would be accorded to sectors like agriculture, hospitality, immigration, realty, information technology, infrastructure etc.</p> <p>All these sectors have incredible potential to become instrumental in the growth story for enhancing trade relations between the two countries, he added.</p> <p>He further said that the growing interest of the Indo-Canadian Diaspora in Make in India products will also encourage Canada to further strengthen their trade ties with India, especially J&amp;Ks unique products having a huge market and liked world over. He invited JKTPO to start a help desk in Canada.</p> <p>The event focused on the promotion of investment and exports along with facilitating business linkages and direct dialogue between the Indo - Canadian delegation and their extended network with industrial representatives from J&amp;K.</p> <p>The discussions revolved around promoting exports of traditional exportable products from J&amp;K like Saffron, Basmati Rice, Pashmina and Kani Shawls, Carpets, Honey, Kashmiri Chilli, Walnuts besides innovative ideas like Medical Tourism.</p> <p>On this occasion, women entrepreneurs, start-ups and exporters presented their products and services from sectors like education, handloom and handicrafts, agro-based and horticulture products before the delegation which received an overwhelming response. <em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></p> 28820 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/iccc-discusses-trade-investment-opportunities-in-jk-for-indian-startups-msmes 2022-04-05 10:42:41 knnindia.co.in