Golden Cards for industrialists in Uttar Pradesh

The Uttar Pradesh govt will issue Golden Card to to industrialists and industrial associations for easy access to its offices.

What is a Golden Card?

A Golden Card will be like an identity (ID) card with the holder’s photo. It will allow entry of industrialists to the state secretariat and government departments on priority basis without hurdles. The right to visit card will be treated at par with ID cards issued by the secretariat.

To whom these cards will be issued?

The cards will be issued to national presidents, state presidents and general secretaries of national-level industrial associations such as the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI), Indian Industries Association (IIA), Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Assocham) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Esteemed investors, who intend to invest more than Rs.200 crore in Uttar Pradesh, will also be issued the cards. Promoters of such projects or their nominated representative will be able to access this facility.

A maximum of two cards will be allowed per association while state-level industrial associations will be allowed one card each.

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012