Federation of Chandigarh Sector Welfare Associations felicitates Tewari
Bahadurjeet Singh/Chandigarh,May 10,2024
The Federation of Sector Welfare Associations, Chandigarh (FOSWAC) felicitated the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) candidate Manish Tewari at a function here today.
The function was attended by all the office bearers of the FOSWAC and presidents and general secretaries of various Resident Welfare Associations of the city.
Among others present on the occasion included Chandigarh Congress president HS Lucky, FOSWAC president Baljinder Singh Bittu and senior leaders.
The FOSWAC representatives listed various issues being faced by the residents of the city and wanted these to be resolved at the earliest.
Tewari assured the federation members that development of the city and addressing the basic issues of the residents will be his first and foremost priority after becoming an MP. He said, since he belongs to the city, he was seized of its problems and how to resolve them.
CII Function
At a separate function organized by the Chandigarh chapter of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Tewari said that the Congress party has a track record of ensuring a trade and business friendly environment free from inspector raj and tax terrorism.
The former union minister announced that a modified and simplified GST will be among the top most priorities of the INDIA government once it assumes office after June 4.
The CII members urged Tewari to get the Mohali International Airport energized. They pointed out, despite extensive infrastructure and adequate facilities available, there were hardly any international flights from the airport.
They also suggested greater synergy in administration of the tri-city to provide a better and business friendly environment.
The CII presented a document ‘Growth Agenda for Chandigarh’ which listed some key suggestions including more flights from Chandigarh, a world class convention centre and developing Greater Chandigarh Region (GCR) on the lines of National Capital Region.
Among those present included Chairman CII Chandigarh Anurag Gupta, Sameer Goyal, Manmohan Singh Kohli, Rajiv Kalia, Vikram Hans, Amarbir Singh, Ravinder Singh Pali and others.
