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J&K Govt Announces 2026 Land Pooling Policy to Boost Development
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 08:03 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has officially notified a new Land Pooling Policy for the year 2026, aiming to streamline land use and accelerate infrastructure projects across the state.
The Jammu and Kashmir government today released a formal notification of the Land Pooling Policy 2026, a move designed to facilitate coordinated land acquisition for large‑scale development projects. Under the policy, landowners will be offered fair compensation and the opportunity to participate in the planning of new infrastructure such as roads, schools, and hospitals.
The notification outlines eligibility criteria, valuation methods, and the timeline for the implementation of land pooling schemes across the state. It also emphasizes the role of local authorities in ensuring transparency and protecting the interests of small landholders.
Officials say the policy will reduce delays in project approvals and help the state meet its development targets for the next decade. The government has pledged to set up a dedicated task force to oversee the rollout of the policy and to engage with stakeholders through public consultations.
The Land Pooling Policy 2026 is expected to attract investment in both public and private sectors, creating jobs and improving access to essential services for residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
The notification outlines eligibility criteria, valuation methods, and the timeline for the implementation of land pooling schemes across the state. It also emphasizes the role of local authorities in ensuring transparency and protecting the interests of small landholders.
Officials say the policy will reduce delays in project approvals and help the state meet its development targets for the next decade. The government has pledged to set up a dedicated task force to oversee the rollout of the policy and to engage with stakeholders through public consultations.
The Land Pooling Policy 2026 is expected to attract investment in both public and private sectors, creating jobs and improving access to essential services for residents of Jammu and Kashmir.