Omar Abdullah: Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced that the state government is working to bring the J&K Industrial Policy 2021-30 along with a new scheme by the Government of India. These schemes would help transform the “paradise” into a state-of-the-art manufacturing hub, providing 30-50 percent capital investment incentives up to Rs 7.5 crores.
Omar Abdullah Comments
The J&K CM while speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the ‘Know Your Artisan’ exhibition remarked that the government is gathering proper feedback from existing and potential entrepreneurs.
Omar also commented that the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom in Kashmir has been able to successfully bring in Kashmiri crafts, including chain stitch, copperware, Kani and Pashmina shawls and wood craving under a single umbrella.
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According to media reports, the new industrial policy of the state would focus on offering 6 percent interest subvention, 100 percent GST-linked incentives for 10 years and 100 percent diesel generator set subsidies to boost investors.
The primary focus areas would include handicrafts, services and manufacturing with specific support for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and women-led units.
Tricoloured Inaugural Ribbon Controversy
Jammu & Kashmir CM recently refused to cut a tricoloured inaugural ribbon that was put in place to mark the official opening of the Handicrafts & Handloom Exhibition. Omar Abdullah asked the organizers to remove the ribbon and keep it safely.
Several social media users applauded Omar Abdullah’s refusal to cut the tricolour ribbon. A user commented, “Appreciate the gesture and how foolish the organizers can be?” Another commented, “True respect for the TRICOLOUR shows when it’s not reduced to just another prop at a political stage. DIGNITY OVER DISPLAY.” A user wrote, “Whoever brought this ribbon of tricolour to cut should be investigated.” Another commented, “The Tricolour is our nation’s pride and must always be treated with dignity. By choosing to untie the Tiranga instead of cutting it, Omar Abdullah set a powerful example. This isn’t politics it’s pure respect for India. Every Indian should feel proud of this gesture.”
