The CII in its pre-Budget memorandum submitted to the state government has suggested capacity expansion of road and better rail and air connectivity for attracting and sustaining investment.
“Himachal is a landlocked state and absence of good connectivity and infrastructure adds to the woes of investors. This adversely impacts tourism sector which is one of the highest revenue and employment generators for the state. Progress on expansion of rail network in the state post independence has been negligible. Now it is high time for the state government to push for strengthening of railway infrastructure in the state”, said Shailesh Pathak, Chairman, CII Himachal Pradesh State Council.
The CII also advocated for complete abolition of Certain Goods Carried by Road Tax and Additional Goods Tax as these two taxes are being levied in Himachal Pradesh only and are against the spirit of One Nation One Tax, said Pathak.
