The state of Jammu & Kashmir is the northern most state of India. The state is broadly divided into three main regions i.e. Arctic Gold Region, Salubrious Kashmir Valley Region and Sub-Tropical Jammu Region. The state is administratively divided into 14 Districts viz. Anantnag, Srinagar, Pulwama, Budgam, Kupwara, Baramullah, Ladakh, Kargil, Jammu, Doda, Rajouri, Poonch, Kathua and Udhampur.
Jammu & Kashmir is vested with a good mineral base, substantial water resources, and is famous world-over of its handicrafts, handloom products, tourism, horticulture produce and cottage industry. The valley offers a dust-free environment which is best suited for the development of low volume, low weight and high value industrial units. These include electronic components and equipment or items requiring precision engineering, Products using the rich mineral resources of Kashmir including limestone, gypsum and quarzite ore are suitable. The Jammu region on the other hand has potential for development of all types of industries. In the ladakh region demand based and resource based industries can de developed.
J&K has always maintained its position in production excellence in tradition and culture. Besides the natural beauty and rich tradition, it has the wealth of most valuable agriculture and horticultural products and also has its recognition as producer of excellent quality of wool, silk and pashmina products. It is also regarded as one of the holiest places of worship attracting millions of people from all over the country.
 Jammu & Kashmir Industrial Policy dated 14.06.2002.
Useful Weblinks |
