Since 2016, the Jammu and Kashmir government has allocated 6,816.25 kanal of land to 213 investors from outside the region under its industrial policies. Most of this land—6,408.25 kanal—has been given to 205 investors in Jammu, while 408 kanal went to 8 investors in Kashmir.
Many of these investors come from states like Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chandigarh, and Himachal Pradesh. Interest from businesses outside J&K has grown significantly since Article 370 was revoked in 2019.
The government has received 8,532 applications from investors through its single-window portal, with proposed investments worth ₹1.69 lakh crore. These projects could create over six lakh jobs and require 80,668.91 kanal of land, which is being processed according to policies.
Expanding Industrial Growth
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary announced that under the New Central Sector Scheme (NCSS) 2021, 971 industrial units have been approved, attracting ₹10,471 crore in investments and generating 51,897 jobs. To further boost business, the government is setting up 46 new industrial estates, in addition to the existing 64 estates.
Jammu, especially Kathua and Samba, has become a key industrial hub, with many businesses choosing these areas. However, with the updated Industrial Policy 2021-30, investors from West Bengal, Bihar, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu have also started showing interest.
Officials have assured that all land allocations follow the proper procedures and are strictly for industrial use. The government is also working on identifying more land, with 15,994 industrial plots already marked for future expansion.
