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INDIAN STATE : JAMMU
AND KASHMIR
Telecommunications
Modern telecommunication facilities of ISD, STD, Telex,
Fadx are widely available across the state. All districts
in the state are connected through computer network.
The state also has access to internet facilities provided
by the Department of Telecommunications
Social Infrastructure
Health
Medical infrastructure of the state constitutes of
4 Medical Colleges, 100 Hospitals, 343 Primary Health
Centers and 3326 Medical Sub Centers. Total bed strength
of more than 10,000 in the State
Education
State's literacy rate is 55.52 per cent as per 2001
census. Male literacy is estimated at 66.60 per cent
and female at 43.00 per cent.
Major Industries
Minerals
Minerals commercially exploitable in the state include
coal, gypsum, bauxite, lignite, graphic, magnetic and
lime stone with estimated deposits as coal - 33 million,
bauxite - 8 million, gypsum - 1 million, graphite -
16 million, limestone around 200 million. A number of
mineral based projects have been identified for private
investment.
Gems and Jewellery
In view of a rich tradition of handicrafts, gems and
jewellery industry is particularly suited for J&K.
There is also availability of the required skill. Development
of gem and jewellery industry also provides effective
utilisation of time in the idle hours of winter.
Handicrafts
Handicraft is the traditional industry of the state
and has been of crucial importance given its large employment
potential and the demand of handicrafts both within
and outside the country. Some of the items of production
include paper-mache, woodcarving, carpets, shawl making,
embroidery etc. The handicrafts industry; especially
the carpet industry, has been a source of substantial
foreign exchange. A pashmina dehairing project assisted
by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will
come up in the Leh industrial estate of the state.
Floriculture
J&K state has suitable agro-climatic conditions
for a variety of flowers. The floriculture industry
in the state offers a good source of supply to the domestic
and international market. There is potential for this
activity to be propagated on a commercial basis.
Horticulture
Nature has endowed Kashmir with innumerable gifts,
its towering snow clad mountains, bubbling streams,
transparent and sparkling lakes, flower meadows, colourful
orchards and rare fauna have always attracted numerous
tourists from all corners of the world. The age-old
traditional fruit cultivation has profusely coloured
the serenity and tranquility of Kashmir's landscape.
Kashmir, the land of fauna, flora and fruits possesses
a rich history of fruit cultivation. Years before the
time of warrior King 'Lalita Ditya' and though the golden
periods of benevolent kings like 'Awantiwaraman' and
Sultan Zain-ul-Abdin 'Badshah', Kashmir has remained
the symbol of fruits and flowers.
The horticulture industry in Kashmir has become the
bulwark of rural economy in the state. This industry
earns revenue of over Rs. 50 crores yearly and provides
job facilities to the thousands of people directly and
indirectly.
Sericulture
Sericulture is one of the oldest industries in the
state. The state houses two large silk factories - in
Srinagar and Jammu. The Srinagar factory manufactures
about 300,000 meters of various types of silk fabrics,
georgette, parachute and suiting.
The government woollen mill at Srinagar is another
established manufacturing unit, which has a capacity
of 2,018 woollen, and 1,576 worsted spindles. The state
lays major thrust on production of quality cocoons at
remunerative prices to the farmers.
Electronic Industry
With India emerging as one of the world leaders in
information technology, J&K state has made strong
headways in this sector by declaring it as thrust area
and has emulated other progressive steps for the growth
of this sector. The highly conductive climate, existing
electronic complexes provide a base to start new ventures.
The state government has established an Electronic Industrial
Estate/Complex at Rangreth (Srinagar) and is in the
process of setting up a Software Technology Park where
necessary facilities for connectivity and fast transmission
of data are being created to attract leading national
and international software companies.
Tourism
Jammu and Kashmir is a bejeweled crown of India. Occupying
the northern region of the country, the state abounds
in scenic beauty. Jammu and Kashmir, which is divided
into three regions, viz. Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh provides
varieties of cultural, religious spots, adventure and
sight seeing activities. Tourism has emerged as an important
and one of the major contributors to the state's economy.
There are various places of tourist attraction in the
state which are being visited by both foreign and domestic
tourists.
There lies vast potential to exploit the tourism sector
in the state. Government of Jammu and Kashmir has declared
tourism as an industry and a number of concessions and
incentives have been extended. A few initiatives towards
its tourism industry are
- Ministry of Tourism at the Centre promoting Jammu
& Kashmir through its Incredible India campaign.
- Ministry of Tourism to support houseboat owners
and develop village tourism in Jammu & Kashmir.
Investment opportunities
- Food Processing
- Agro based industries
- Floriculture
- Information Technology
- Electronics and precision engineering
- Handloom and handicrafts
- Sericulture and silk industry
- Textiles and readymade garments
- Live stock based industry
- Leather and leather goods
- Sports goods industry
- Processing of gems and Precious Stones
- Selective mining projects and mineral based industry
- Green House (Ladakh)
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