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Jammu and Kashmir, the northern-most state of India, shares its international border with China, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The state is well-connected with an international airport in Srinagar and two domestic airports in Jammu and Leh. J&K has agro-climatic conditions best suited for horticulture and floriculture. Horticulture is the mainstay of the rural economy, providing employment to large number of local inhabitants. The state has tremendous potential in the areas like mineral wealth; forestry; horticulture/agriculture; tourism; hydroelectric power; and value-added industrial potential. The state is naturally pollution-free and provides a salubrious environment to the resident population. Also, the natural beauty and picturesque locations have made it a traditional destination for international and domestic tourists.
The key sectors in the state include Gems & Jewellery, Handlooms and handicrafts, Healthcare, Horticulture, Hydro Power, Infrastructure, IT and Electronics, Food Processing, Sericulture, Technical Education, Textiles, Tourism
The thrust areas identified by the state government include food processing and agro-based industries, auto ancillaries, precision engineering, computer hardware and electronics, mineral exploration, eco-tourism, silk, handicrafts and leather goods.
Key industries in Jammu and Kashmir
- Food processing and agro-based industries (excluding conventional grinding and extraction units) thrive in the state because of an excellent climate for horticulture and floriculture.
- Handicrafts, the traditional industry of the state, has been receiving priority attention of the Government in view of its large employment base and exports potential.
- The state is famous for some small-scale and cottage industries such as carpet weaving, silks, shawls, basketry pottery, copper and silverware, paper-machine and walnut wood.
The natural resources, coupled with fiscal incentives and the focus of the state government on improving industrial infrastructure, augmenting power generation and skill development make Jammu & Kashmir an attractive investment destination
Timeline
2021
2020
2018
Aug
Press Release
J&K Police committed to curb counterfeiting and smuggling: Dr SD Singh, ADGP, Director, Sher-I-Kashmir Police Academy, Udhampur
Event
Capacity Building Programme for Police Officers on Prevention of Counterfeiting, Smuggling and Piracy
Jul
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Empowering women and promoting gender equality important to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals: Principal Secretary, School Education & Skill Development, J&K Govt
Event
Webinar on Entrepreneurship and Self Employment Opportunities for Women in Jammu and Kashmir
Jun
Press Release
Govt endeavours to promote untapped destinations in J&K: Baseer Ahmed Khan
May
Press Release
J&K Travel and tourism industry seeks support from government
Apr
Press Release
More Food Processing Industries to be allowed to operate under the revised guidelines: Commissioner, J&K Industries and Commerce Department
Event
Webinar on Strategies to Analyze the Situation and Economic Revival for the Industries in J&K
Press Release
16th April 2020, FICCI J&K State Council organizes a webinar on waste Minimization and Management through lean in association with MSME DI Srinagar
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webinar on waste Minimization and Management through lean
Press Release
Govt is ensuring support to labours, and industries: J&K Labour and Employment Secretary
Jan
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UP Govt committed to organising Grand & Divine Kumbh: Swatantra Dev Singh
Apr
Press Release
BEE entrusts FICCI with Capacity Building Program for DISCOMS J&K to get relief from electricity problems
