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Cabinet Approves ₹162.72 cr for Two New Industrial Estates in Ganderbal, Kathua
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 01:59 AM
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The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet has sanctioned a total of ₹162.72 crore to develop two new industrial estates, one each in Ganderbal and Kathua districts.
The state cabinet of Jammu and Kashmir has approved a combined outlay of ₹162.72 crore for the creation of two industrial estates, one in Ganderbal and another in Kathua. The allocation is part of the government's effort to expand the industrial base in the region and attract private investment.
The funding will be used for land acquisition, basic infrastructure such as roads, power supply, water and drainage, as well as other essential amenities required to make the estates operational. Officials said the projects are expected to generate significant employment opportunities for local communities.
Both districts have been identified as strategic locations to foster manufacturing and small‑scale industries, aligning with the state's broader economic development plan. The cabinet's decision reflects a continued focus on industrial growth in Jammu and Kashmir.
The funding will be used for land acquisition, basic infrastructure such as roads, power supply, water and drainage, as well as other essential amenities required to make the estates operational. Officials said the projects are expected to generate significant employment opportunities for local communities.
Both districts have been identified as strategic locations to foster manufacturing and small‑scale industries, aligning with the state's broader economic development plan. The cabinet's decision reflects a continued focus on industrial growth in Jammu and Kashmir.