New Delhi, Dec 1 (LatestNewsX) – Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has overseen the establishment of the Delhi Traders Welfare Board to boost welfare for local trading communities, announced Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sir Sir on Monday.
“This Board will work as a formal mechanism to address issues and concerns of over 8 lakh traders across the capital, acting as a direct link between the trading community and the state government,” he explained.
During a high‑level review session with senior officers from the Industries Department and the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC), Sir Sir evaluated ongoing projects in industrial infrastructure, environmental management, and business facilitation. The agenda also covered O&M tenders for pending industrial zones, progress at estates such as Patparganj, Baprolla, Ranikhera and Kanjhawala, the status of the Freehold Policy, updates on the e‑waste plant, and plans for the upcoming Global Industrial Investor Summit.
“The registration of the Delhi Traders Welfare Board marks a significant leap towards institutionalising welfare measures for trader communities in the national capital,” Sir Sir added.
“Under the proactive guidance of CM Gupta, this initiative reaffirms the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring ease of doing business, social security, and inclusive economic progress,” he noted.
He expressed appreciation for the Chief Minister, stating, “It was her strong resolve that every section contributing to the city’s economy will be empowered and supported. The government is leaving no stone unturned to translate that commitment into results on the ground.”
The newly formed board will work to strengthen communication between the GNCTD and traders, propose ways to cut compliance burdens, and improve the overall business climate. It will identify priorities for trader welfare and employee needs, and establish a Traders Welfare Fund to provide social security and financial aid.
Additionally, the board will organize skill‑development, capacity‑building, and mentoring programmes. Sir Sir outlined a broad package of benefits and incentives aimed at empowering traders, including access to advisory services, mentorship, and opportunities to showcase their products at international trade fairs and exhibitions.
Emphasising Delhi’s broader industrial goals, he said, “The CM Rekha Gupta‑led government is implementing an ambitious plan to make Delhi a world‑class city and model state of India — where policies are driven by transparency, innovation, and growth.”
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