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Main Industries in AJ&K

Auto Parts /Engineering Workshops

Arms Manufacturing (Small)
Abrasive Paper
Beverages
Block Factories
Azad Jammu and Kashmir is rich in water and mineral resources and nature has been
Cigarette Factories
generous in bestowing scenic beauty to this part of the world. Present regime of Azad
Jammu And Kashmir has granted a number of incentives to the investors for promotion Cosmetic

of Industrial activities in the State. Crush Machines

Cement Factory (Mill)
The State of Azad Jammu and Kashmir oers great opportunity to the investors, CNG Stations
including ve lac overseas Kashmiri nationals possessing dual nationality to invest in
Diesel Engine Assembling
industrialization, Hydel power generation, Mineral exploitation, Kashmiri Handicrafts
Ramkot Fort
and Tourism industry.
Electronic Products / Wire
Foam Industries
Key Benets and Facilitations by Govenment
Flour Mills
the intending investors that they will get required assistance from the Government of
the state and every step will be taken to guarantee the protection of their capital
Mineral Resources
investment.

Industrial Sector
At the time of independence in 1947, the economy of Azad Jammu & Kashmir was on
subsistence level. It was early 70s, when economic development of the area started.
Despite nancial constraints, eorts were made in developing infrastructure for the
rapid development of the area. The State of Azad Jammu & Kashmir by virtue of its
topography, meteorology, hydrology and administrative set up provides adequate
opportunities of investment in various sectors. The Govt. of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is
encouraging investment in the following sectors.

Medium and large Industries

Kashmiri Handicrafts
Mineral Resources
Hydropower Generation
Tourism

Mineral Sector
Azad Kashmir Mineral & Industrial Development Corporation (AKMIDC), a state
enterprise of the Govt of AJ&K, was established in 1971 under Act XVII. The Corporation
soon after its creation started mineral exploration & evaluation activities in the state
which are continued till now. The geological environment of AJK is comprised of three
types of rocks, i.e. Sedimentary, Igneous and Metamorphic. The type of mineral deposits
found are; Industrial Minerals, Gemstones, precious Metals and Base Metals. The
Industrial minerals and base metals are found in all the three rock type and thus spread

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in the whole of the AJK territory, whereas gemstones are conned to metamorphic
terrain and thus occur in the upper parts of Neelum Valley.

The most economically promising mineral deposits are ruby, graphite, bentonite,
granites & cement materials and AKMIDC prepared comprehensive studies of
these deposits. The worth of proven mineral deposits is more than Rs. 70 million.

Handicrafts Sector
The tradition of Kashmiri crafts can be traced back from the era of pre-recorded history.
It has maintained itself and ourished despite the rise & fall of various civilizations. The
craft tradition got major boost in the 14th century, when Mir Syed Ali Hamdani visited
Kashmir along with several hundred craftsmen, Artisans and experts. This event
revolutionized the religious life of Kashmiris and also infused the ideas of productive
economy in Kashmir. These Arts and crafts received the state patron-ship during the era
of Zain-ul-Abidin. Till the recent time, in AJK development and promotion of Kashmir
handicrafts has been of the major endeavors of the government, with a view to promote
productivity of the crafts sector, employment generation and diversication of markets.
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Incentives

Investment opportunities are available in almost all traditional

Handicrafts
Raw-material available
Trained skilled force available
Huge demand of Kashmiri Handicrafts in domestic & international
market
A relatively low marketing cost is involved in this business because
Kashmiri crafts are known world-wide since centuries.
Plots could be allotted to investors in the Industrial Estates.
Technical advisory is available for project preparation & feasibility
studies.

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Kashmir is paradise on earth, the land is full of
natural beauty, high mountains, lush green
valleys, lakes, rivers, ancient forts,temples and
many more worth seeing places.
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