JKTPO Leverages B2G and G2G Meetings
to Explore Market and Investment Opportunities at World Food India 2023
New Delhi, November 7, 2023 – Jammu
& Kashmir, under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Lt. Governor Sh. Manoj
Sinha, is firmly dedicated in providing market linkages and fostering
opportunities for entrepreneurs to explore both domestic and international
markets. With a strong commitment to showcasing J&K as an ideal investment
destination, the region is actively participating in World Food India 2023.The
J&K’s delegation, led by Sh. Khalid Jahangir, Managing Director of JKTPO,
and under the guidance of Sh. Vikramjit Singh, Commissioner/Secretary of the
Industries and Commerce Department, J&K seized the opportunity to engage in
crucial Business-to-Government (B2G) and Government-to-Government (G2G)
meetings.
These meetings played a pivotal role
in exploring the sourcing of agricultural, horticultural, and processed food
products from Jammu and Kashmir, as well as unveiling potential investment opportunities
in the region. The JKTPO delegation held significant discussions with prominent
industry leaders, including Sharaf Group, LuLu Group, Ghassan Group, Haldiram TPCI,
Vietnam Embassy, Amul, ITC, Britannia, LT Foods (Dawat Basmati), Godrej Tyson Foods
National Federation of Corrugated Boxes of India and HRS Process Systems.
During these meetings, the
distinguished business houses were provided in-depth insights into the
unparalleled incentives offered by Jammu and Kashmir, which are considered among
the best in the country. The unique selling points (USPs) of the products
offered by J&K, including Geographical Indication (GI) tagging, production
capabilities, and the unwavering support provided by JKTPO in facilitating
investments and sourcing of products, were also highlighted.
Eminent personalities and leaders
from the business fraternity, such as Mr. Sharaf-ud-din Sharaf, Vice Chairman
of Sharaf Group UAE, Mr. Yusuf Tambawala, Vice President of Ghassan Aboud Group
UAE, Mr. Salim VI, Chief Operating Officer of Lulu Group UAE, Mr.Do Duy Khanh,
First Secretary at the Embassy of Vietnam, Mr. Ranjeet Kohli, CEO &
Executive Director of Britannia, and Mr. Vivek Chandra, CEO of LT Foods, Mr.
Sanjay Singanai, Vice President Handiram, Mr. Kaif Siddiqui, General manager
Godrej Tyson and other top management of
these companies participated in the meetings.
The delegation of officers from
J&K included Sh. Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal, Director Agriculture, Kashmir,
Sh. Manzoor Ahmad, Managing Director, JK Agro Industries Dev. Corporation, Sh.
Suresh Khajuria, Joint Director, Agriculture Jammu, Sh. Imran Mahmood,
Financial Advisor, JKTPO and Smt. Megha Baogia, General Manager, JKTPO.
The exhibition is underway were in 24
exhibitors from Jammu & Kashmir are participating, the successful
participation of the JKTPO in World Food India 2023 underlines the
organization's commitment to fostering economic growth in Jammu and Kashmir by
connecting with industry leaders and creating opportunities for trade and
investment in Jammu & Kashmir.