J&K Investment Strategy: Balancing Growth with Local Safeguards

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized the need for responsible investment strategies to ensure job creation and land safeguards at the CII Annual Session-2025. By advocating policies similar to Himachal Pradesh, Abdullah aims to boost J&K's economic growth and foster a sustainable business ecosystem, inviting stakeholder inputs for the upcoming budget.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for strategic investments in the Union Territory, insisting on land investment safeguards and job creation for local youth. His remarks came during the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Jammu & Kashmir Annual Session-2025, themed 'AMAZING J&K: Aspiring For New Growth Goals'.

The event witnessed convergence of business leaders and industry experts to deliberate on actions vital for driving J-K's economic competitiveness and growth. Abdullah highlighted the importance of adopting responsible entrepreneurial practices to ensure a sustainable economic framework within the region.

Abdullah proposed implementing investment policies akin to those in Himachal Pradesh, which protect agricultural land while facilitating job creation. He also pressed the need for a single-window clearance system to address bureaucratic bottlenecks in business, urging stakeholders to contribute insights for J-K's impending budget to enhance industry-friendliness.

(With inputs from agencies.)