Jammu and Kashmir Approves 671 Kanals of Land for Industrial Development

Samba, October 17 (Daily Kiran) : The Jammu and Kashmir government has taken a significant step to enhance industrial infrastructure in the region. On Saturday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced the approval for 671 kanals of land in Samba to be allocated to the Department of Industries and Commerce. This initiative falls under the ‘Bhavya’ scheme, aimed at creating a state-of-the-art “plug and play” industrial park.

The ‘Bhavya’ initiative, which translates to “grand,” seeks to establish infrastructure that is fully ready for use. It promises reliable services and a streamlined approval process, enabling businesses to commence operations swiftly.

Abdullah emphasized that this move is expected to attract investment, strengthen local MSMEs, and promote entrepreneurship. He noted that it will create job opportunities for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir and contribute to balanced regional development.

Additionally, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi and Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary for their support. Abdullah highlighted that the central government has approved strategic investment plans worth ₹475.41 crore under the PM-Setu scheme for upgrading major ITI clusters in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Jammu ITI cluster, with the main center at ITI Jammu and supporting centers in RS Pura, Nowshera, Samba, and Kathua, will undergo upgrades amounting to ₹240 crore. Similarly, the Srinagar ITI cluster, centered at ITI Srinagar and including Gandarbal, Kangan, Budgam, and Charar-e-Sharif as supporting centers, will be modernized with an investment of ₹235.41 crore.

This initiative aims to modernize training infrastructure, strengthen industry relations, and equip the youth of Jammu and Kashmir with the skills necessary for better employment opportunities.