Agnimitra Paul
Even as e-commerce is growing, physical trade also needs to undergo transformation,” she said. So, govt, while pushing for industrialisation, is also looking at growth of retail trade in Bengal,” he said. Kolkata: State urban development and municipal affairs minister Agnimitra Paul has urged traders across Bengal to help govt implement compliance of fire safety, cleanliness and digital trade licence. “Good practices like fire safety compliance, cleanliness and obtaining of trade licence will help trade and commerce flourish in our state. Govt is creating an industry-friendly environment and traders are backbone of the economy. State industry, commerce and enterprise minister Tapas Roy assured traders of a new environment where they will not have to face extortion or other problems. “Gone are those days. Govt is working on a war footing to ensure that industrialists and traders don’t have to face extortion any more. Traders connect industry to consumers.