Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar Urges Bankers to Take Proactive Measures For Boosting State’s Economy
(Judicial Quest News Network)
The Chief Secretary, Somesh Kumar, IAS, held a review meeting with the Bankers today at BRKR Bhavan and asked them to take proactive measures towards increase of economic activities in the state for accelerated growth of the State economy.
Chief Secretary suggested the Bankers to organize loan melas, opening counters in shopping malls, offer additional interest rebates on sales, simplifying loaning process and documentation, introduction of new schemes for extending loans, fast track decision making to uptake consumption in the state.
Chief Secretary informed the Covid control measures and vaccination strategy adopted by the state which was praised by Lancet Journal recently. He asked the bankers to extend more loans towards purchase of vehicles, computers, electronic goods and garments in a drive mode to make economy more vibrant.
Earlier the Chief Secretary held discussions with various stake holders of retailers, shopping malls, tourist operators and hospitality sector in the state and seek suggestions for the revival of economy. He asked them to offer more discounts, maintain covid control protocols and maintain hygienic conditions to attract consumers in a big way.
Sri K. Ramakrishna Rao, IAS, Principal Secretary for Finance, Sri Arvind kumar,IAS, Principal Secretary, MA&UD, Sri Jayesh Ranjan,IAS, Principal Secretary, ITE&C, Sri S.A.M. Rizvi,IAS, Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Sri Rahul Bojja, IAS, Secretary SCDD, Sri Lokesh Kumar, GHMC Commissioner, Ms. Neetu Kumari Prasad,IAS, CCT, Sri Anjani Kumar,IPS, Commissioner of Police Hyderabad, Sri Anil Kumar, IAS, Commissioner Civil Supplies and representatives of various banks attended the meeting.
