RAI delegation had a meeting with Dr. S. Selva Kumar, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Industries Department, Govt. of Karnataka and Shri Uma Shankar, Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Urban Development Department to discuss trade license issue in the State of Karnataka.

The delegation requested officials to explore exemption of non-food retail from the applicability of trade license. It was conveyed to the delegation that the proposal will be discussed internally within the department.

Shri Uma Shankar had assured the delegation that they will simplify the licenses process soon and make it completely faceless.

The Government will also enable instant download of the license upon payment of requisite fee.