Associated News Bureau

J&K Approves 671 Kanals in Samba for Industrial Park Under BHAVYA Scheme , CM Omar Abdullah says project will attract fresh investment, strengthen MSMEs and generate employment opportunities

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved the transfer of 671 kanals of land in Samba to the Industries and Commerce Department for the development of a Plug-and-Play Industrial Park under the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA), marking a significant step towards strengthening the Union Territory’s industrial infrastructure. The proposed industrial park aims to provide ready-to-use infrastructure, reliable services and streamlined approval mechanisms to enable businesses to establish operations more quickly and efficiently. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the initiative would give a major impetus to industrial growth in Jammu and Kashmir by attracting fresh investment, supporting local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and encouraging entrepreneurship. He said the project would also contribute to balanced regional development and create new employment opportunities for the youth. The initiative is expected to strengthen the industrial ecosystem of Jammu and Kashmir by improving infrastructure availability and creating a more conducive environment for business and investment. ANB