Reorganization of Haryana Traders Welfare Board

• 08 Nov 2023

Why In News?

According to the notification issued by the Industries and Commerce Department of Haryana on November 6, 2023, the state government has reorganized the Haryana Traders Welfare Board, reiterating its commitment towards the welfare of traders.

Key Points:

• Its main objective is to solve the problems and issues of the traders, to act as a bridge between the traders and the state government, to ensure social security and insurance cover of the traders.
• Apart from this, its objective is also to increase investment and employment opportunities in the state, to analyze the terms and conditions of various departments related to traders and to give suggestions to the government for their equalization as well as to constitute a trader welfare fund.
• According to the notification, the board will have one person above 18 years of age as chairman and two people as vice chairmen.
• Apart from this, administrative secretaries of the departments of Finance, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Labour, Excise and Taxation, Industry and Commerce, Energy, Mining and Geology, Environment and Climate Change will be the members of the Board while an officer of Haryana Civil Service who will be the Secretary of the Board. Will also act as Member Secretary.
• According to the notification, the State Government can also nominate ten non-official members as members of the Board from time to time.
• The headquarters of the board will be at Chandigarh/Panchkula. If necessary, the Chairman can call a meeting anywhere in the state.