In Jammu and Kashmir, the Council of Ministers has approved the establishment of two new industrial estates at a combined cost of 162 crore 72 lakh rupees.
The approved projects include an industrial estate at Pehlipora, Lar, in Ganderbal district, at a cost of 60 crore 92 lakh rupees, and Industrial Estate Bhagthali (Part-II) in Kathua district, involving an investment of 101 crore 80 lakh rupees.
The projects aim to strengthen industrial infrastructure, attract investment and promote local manufacturing across the Union Territory. The new industrial estates are also expected to generate employment opportunities for local youth and contribute to the region’s long-term economic growth.
