State cabinet in its meeting on Thursday night gave nod to the amendments recommended by cabinet subcommittee in the Urban Bodies’ Act.
The meeting also gave go ahead to new industrial policy for the state.
The meeting was held at Chief Minister’s official residence on late Thursday night.
Minister Mohammad Akbar briefing news persons about the details of the meeting said as per amendment in the Urban Bodies’ Act indirect elections would be held for the posts of Mayor and Chairpersons in urban bodies. The age limit for these posts has been slashed to 21 years and the independent as well as candidates from political parties could participate, he informed.
Regarding new industrial policy, the minister informed that it would be effective from 2019 to 2021. Industries producing bio-ethanol from rice, agro as well as food processing units and industries producing electric vehicles would be on priority list, the minister said. Provisions for employment to local youth have also been incorporated in the new industrial policy, he informed.
The minister further informed that preparations for three-day-long Rajyotsava were also reviewed in the meeting.
On the inaugural function Congress president Sonia Gandhi will be the chief guest while state Governor and Chief Minister would be the chief guest on second and third day of the function going to commence on establishment day of the state on November 1, he informed.