How mushroom cultivation has changed the fortunes of youth in Samba Village

Village Sarain is located at a distance of near about 13 kilometers from Samba city. One has to turn left from Mansar Morh and reach main market of Nud Block. After crossing bridge next to Nud, one has to again turn left to reach Sarain.  The cropping pattern of the village comprises of maize as … Read more

Village in Reasi has set an example of agri-entrepreneurship in Silk farming

Jammu & Kashmir is one of the leading silk producing states in the country. In J& K there are various villages where the sericulture is considered as an important activity for the farmers. Sericulture involves the rearing of silkworm, collection of cocoons and their delivery for reeling purpose, reeling of raw silk from the cocoons … Read more

Jammu & Kashmir Health Care Investment Policy: All You Need to Know

The Jammu and Kashmir State Administrative Council (SAC) recently has approved the ‘State Health Care Investment Policy-2019’ aimed at promoting private parties and entrepreneurs to set up healthcare infrastructure in the state. The policy is expected to improve accessibility of quality healthcare services to the people, promote establishment of hospital, medical and allied educational infrastructure and establish the state … Read more

6 days Curfew in Jammu, Traders claim they lost over Rs 1,000 crore

Curfew & Internet shut down in Jammu has severely damaged the economy of the region as traders claim they lost over Rs 1,000 crore during the last six days. The administration has lifted the day curfew but Section 144 is still in place. A one-day call of a Jammu bandh by the Chamber of Commerce … Read more

Jammu & Kashmir Reimbursement of State Taxes’ scheme

In order to incentivize the newly established units and the units undergoing substantial expansion, J&K Government accorded sanction to the notification of the scheme namely the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Reimbursement of State Taxes for encouraging investments for industrial development’. Here are things to know about Jammu & Kashmir Reimbursement of State Taxes’ scheme: The industrial unit … Read more

Jammu & Kashmir Startup Policy: 5 Things to know

The Jammu & Kashmir Government  has recently rolled out the ‘’Start-Up Policy-2018’’ which will be in force for the next 10 years for inspiring and nurturing a new breed of entrepreneurs. Here are 5 things to know about it: The policy will facilitate and nurture the growth of at least 500 new start-ups in Jammu … Read more

5 Facts about Basmati rice from Jammu which gaining popularity in the international market

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Aromatic and organic basmati rice from Jammu is gaining popularity in the international market rapidly. The J&K state produces 1 lakh metric tonnes of exotic varieties of basmati rice in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts in areas along the 198-km International Border with Pakistan. Around 30,000 metric tonnes is exported every year. The areas where … Read more

Interview with the Man behind first SME company from J&K to tap the stock market

Rohit Gupta, MD Sarveshwar Foods Limited Jammu Rice Interview

The city of Jammu is an important trading center in the northern part of our country. However, even after repeated attempts by the government and the people of the area, the manufacturing industry in the region has not flourished and has remained confined to a few pockets. Against this backdrop the news of an Initial … Read more

Good News for manufacturing units in Jammu and Kashmir: Govt make provisions of tax reimbursement for promotion of industries

Jammu and Kashmir govt clears plan to reimburse 100 per cent re-imbursement of the State Tax paid (SGST) after utilization of the Input Tax Credit (ITC). According to news report of Daily Excelsior, The Finance Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced budgetary support for eligible manufacturing units in Jammu and Kashmir.  Highlights: The Finance … Read more

In big boost, Jammu & Kashmir Govt. takes steps for ease of doing business

BJP-PDP Government has cracked the code of improvement for Jammu & Kashmir in Ease of Doing Business ranking under initiative for the current financial year for implementation by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) of the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry in partnership with the World Bank Group released the Business Reform … Read more