RANCHI: Representatives of trade and industry bodies in the state said they are hopeful of a much improved and productive year in 2021 with government help after the downward slide in the industrial sector because of the Covid-19 pandemic this year.
The newly-elected president of the Federation of Jharkhand Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FJCCI), Pravin Jain Chhabra, said 2020 was bad for every sector but the worst affected was the micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.
He said the government should ensure proper implementation of its existing policies for revival of the industries. “For instance, the single-window system is not very effective as entrepreneurs have to approach the departments concerned offline on many occasions, leading to delays in taking up projects. Similar situations exist in applying for licences under the factory Act,” Chhabra said.