'Shopping festival along lines of Dubai event on the cards'

CHEIF minister Arvind Kejriwal while attending the Chandni Chowk Shopping Festival, said that his government will give an international identity to markets of the city through initiatives like 'Delhi Shopping Festival' and a virtual marketplace 'Delhi Bazar'.

- ANUP VERMA

The government will promote the 'Delhi Bazaar' portal, allowing anyone, from anywhere in the world to visit the portal, virtually explore Delhi's markets, and purchase products, cheif minister Kejriwal said on Sunday.

He stated that the government is pro-business and pro-industry and has made numerous efforts to eliminate red tape and promote business growth.

He said that the government plans to beautify the markets in Delhi to increase footfall and flourish business.

Kejriwal said that Indian industrialists and entrepreneurs can beat Chinese products at the international level if they are given greater opportunities by simplification of the government systems and procedures.