In an effort to curb fronting in Gelegphu, the Regional Trade and Industry is investigating business licenses fronting in workshops, and shops and units providing electronic repair services.
The regional trade office suspects fronting in these areas as many employed are of Indian nationality.
The inspection is expected to be carried out within this month. But first, they will be submitting a proposal to the Ministry of Economic Affairs to give them a go-ahead signal.
“There are several vocational training institutes in the country. There are many trained youngsters available in the market and who would be willing to take up jobs in the workshop and repair centres. That’s why we thought this would be a god opportunity for us to create jobs for the youngsters,” said the regional trade director of Gelegphu, Tenzin Choeda.
Tenzin Choeda said it will be challenging to carry out the task as their office is manned by only a few inspectors.
Despite obstacles, the office is optimistic that their next course of action will be successful as their earlier effort. The office closed 15 tailoring shops earlier this month after a similar inspection.
They are also looking into collaborating with other stakeholders.
Currently, there are 13 workshops, and 10 operational shops and units providing electronic repairs services in Gelegphu.
