Shimla: “Vyapari Bachega, Tabhi Pradesh Badhega” — this powerful slogan, a brainchild of The Newz Radar, emerges as a potential lifeline for Himachal Pradesh as it battles a deepening financial crisis.
Reeling under a massive debt of Rs 95,000 crore and a struggling business ecosystem, the state faces an urgent need for economic revival. Ensuring a thriving business environment is not just a necessity but a solution to propel Himachal Pradesh toward sustainable growth and stability.
The Newz Radar, Himachal Pradesh’s leading English news network, has launched the bold and transformative “Vyapari Bachega, Tabhi Pradesh Badhega” campaign, a statewide initiative aimed at driving the state’s economic revival.
The initiative seeks to shed light on the mounting economic distress, advocate for urgent policy reforms and create a more conducive environment for businesses to thrive, ultimately paving the way for the state’s prosperity.
Why the campaign is crucial for Himachal’s prosperity
Himachal Pradesh’s economy depends heavily on businesses, tourism and real estate, but delayed government payments, treasury closures and falling consumer demand have created a financial bottleneck.
As per recent data, pending payments to contractors and business service providers exceed Rs 820 crore, leading to liquidity crunches and forcing many traders to downsize or shut down.
With over 2.5 lakh small and medium enterprises (SMEs) generating employment for lakhs of people, the survival of these businesses is directly linked to the state’s financial health. If businesses collapse, unemployment will rise, tax revenues will fall and the government’s debt burden will only increase.
What this campaign seeks to achieve
The Newz Radar’s campaign is not just about raising concerns but finding concrete solutions to revive business confidence.
The initiative will:
🔹 Highlight real-life struggles of businessmen and entrepreneurs through reports, interviews and case studies.
🔹 Push for faster clearance of pending payments to businesses, contractors and service providers.
🔹 Engage the business community, urging them to share their challenges and solutions through WhatsApp, inbox messages and public forums.
🔹 Create awareness among policymakers to introduce tax relaxations, investment-friendly policies and better business regulations.
Economic impact of business struggles
Experts warn that without urgent intervention, Himachal Pradesh’s GDP growth rate could take a severe hit, leading to a slowdown across industries. The ripple effect could result in job losses, reduced state revenues, and a decline in overall development.
With 70% of Himachal’s workforce directly or indirectly dependent on trade and commerce, ensuring a stable business environment is not just an economic necessity but a social responsibility. The success of this campaign could pave the way for new investment opportunities, improved financial policies and a long-term roadmap for Himachal’s economic stability.
Join the movement to strengthen Himachal’s economy
This campaign is a clarion call for businessmen, traders, professionals and common citizens to unite for Himachal’s economic revival.
✅ Share your concerns, suggestions and real-life challenges through comments, WhatsApp or inbox messages.
✅ Raise your voice for business-friendly policies and timely payments.
✅ Spread awareness and be part of the movement to make Himachal financially strong and independent.
Himachal Pradesh’s prosperity depends on the strength of its business ecosystem. If traders and businessmen are financially stable, employment will rise, the government will generate higher revenues, and the state will move towards true economic independence.
S Gopal Puri
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