Jammu And Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir is the largest producer of apples, walnuts, and cherries in India. It is also the largest producer of saffron, one of the most expensive spices in the world.

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Last updated: Sep, 2023

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Capital

Srinagar; Winter Capital - Jammu

Geographical Area (sq km)

222,236

Union Territory Language

Urdu, Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, Pahari and Ladakhi

Literacy Rate

68.7 per cent

Key Industries:

Horticulture

Floriculture

Handlooms and handicrafts

Tourism

Mineral-based industry

Gems and jewellery

Sericulture

IT

Pharmaceuticals

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News

28 Apr 22

Cabinet approves Rs 4,526.12 cr investment for Kwar hydro power project in J&K

The Union Cabinet gave an approval for a proposal to invest Rs. 4,526.12 crore (US$ 591 million) in the Kwar hydropower project in Jammu & Kashmir.

25 Jun 21

PM holds a high-level meeting with leaders from various political parties of Jammu & Kashmir

Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting with leaders of various political parties of Jammu and Kashmir.

31 Mar 21

Union Education Minister inaugurates Anandam: The Center for Happiness in IIM Jammu

Union Minister of Education, Mr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ inaugurated “Ä€nandam: The Center for Happiness”, in IIM Jammu.

15 Jan 21

Over 72 Lakh farmers benefit from ongoing KMS Procurement: Agriculture Ministry

72.46 lakh farmers have benefitted from the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) procurement operations with Minimum Support Price (MSP) value of Rs. 1,02,161.76 Crore (US$ 13.96 billion).

8 Jan 21

Government approves Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir For the first time

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the proposal of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade for Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir, for a total outlay of Rs. 28,400 crore (US$ 3.88 billion) upto 2037.