On 20th March 2021, the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Trade Promotion Corporation of India (TPCI) for the Agro & Food Processing Sector and Film Tourism Sector.
- The MoU was signed by Ankita Kar, Managing Director(MD) of JKTPO and Mohit Singla, Chairman of TPCI.
- The MoU was signed during the inauguration of J&K Pavilion at South Asia’s largest Integrated FB Trade Show – “Indus-food 2021” held at Indian Exposition Mart, New Delhi.
Features of MoU:
Under this MoU both JKTPO and TPCI will work together to enhance the reach of the International Community in India.
Key Points:
i.JKTPO is in talks with the delegates of 6 countries(Russia, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Turkey and Belarus) for exploring various avenues to attract global investments.
ii.The Jammu and Kashmir delegation was led by Ankita Kar MD of JKTPODepartment of Industries & Commerce, Government of J&K.
Recent Related News:
On 13th January, 2021, Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the North East Cane and Bamboo Development Council (NECBDC) to promote Bamboo Cultivation and related entrepreneurship in the region.
About Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO):
JKTPO is registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013.
It is a joint venture of the Government of J&K, Indian Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO), Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) and Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC).
Managing Director– Ankita Kar
Headquarters– Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir