Jalandhar News: To bridge the gap between the trading community and the administration, the Punjab State Traders Commission organized a high-level interactive meeting with the traders and association representatives of the Rama Mandi Market.
The session focused on identifying grassroots challenges and ensuring a streamlined resolution process for local businesses.
Key Grievances Addressed
During the session, traders voiced several pressing concerns essential for the smooth functioning of the market. The primary issues discussed included:
Traffic Management: Concerns regarding congestion and the need for better parking regulations.
Property Tax: Clarifications and grievances related to current tax structures and assessments.
Sanitation & Infrastructure: A formal request for the urgent installation of public toilets within the market premises.
Insights from Leadership
Deputy Mayor Sh. Balbir Singh Dhillon (Bittu) addressed the gathering, highlighting the developmental projects already completed in the Rama Mandi area. He reaffirmed the municipal corporation’s commitment to upgrading local infrastructure.
Harinderpal Singh Manocha, Member of the Punjab State Traders Commission, personally assured the traders that every grievance recorded during the session would be monitored for a timely resolution.
Indervansh Singh Chadha, Chairman of the District Traders Commission, provided an in-depth overview of the Commission’s working mechanism, explaining how it serves as a dedicated platform for traders to seek justice and administrative support.
Session Highlights
Councillor Vicky Tulsi introduced the various traders and representatives from multiple market associations, facilitating a direct dialogue with officials.
The meeting saw full attendance from various Government Department officials alongside members of the Vidhan Sabha Commission Saurabh Sharma , sahibjit Singh and rohit Gill were present, ensuring that inter-departmental issues were noted on the spot.
The session concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Sumit Sharma, Chairman of the Vidhan Traders Commission, who thanked the stakeholders for their proactive participation.
”The Commission acts as a bridge between the government and the heartbeat of our economy—the traders. We are here to ensure their voice is not just heard, but acted upon.”
