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9 August 2026

Industrial Development in Jammu and Kashmir

The topic provides specific data on the implementation of the New Central Sector Scheme-2021 in Jammu and Kashmir, serving as a concrete case study for industrial policy, regional development, and demographic indicators relevant to GS1, GS2, and GS3.

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Notes

  • Between 2019-20 and 2025-26, 2,279 new industrial units were established in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Local entrepreneurs account for 90% (2,056 units) of the new industrial establishments.
  • Total investment attracted by these industrial projects is ₹16,598.97 crore, generating 75,848 jobs.
  • The New Central Sector Scheme-2021 (NCSS-2021) is the primary driver of industrialization, with an outlay of ₹28,400 crore.
  • Under NCSS-2021, 971 units were registered; 754 by local entrepreneurs and 217 by non-local entities.
  • Non-local units under NCSS-2021 tend to be larger, proposing 31,268 jobs compared to 20,629 jobs from local units.
  • As of the reporting period, 3,338 incentive claims worth ₹951 crore were approved, with ₹814.68 crore disbursed.
  • Jammu and Kashmir's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is 1.5, which is lower than the national average of 1.9.
  • Female literacy in the region stands at 77.3%, exceeding the national average of 71.5%.
  • 90.3% of women in the region marry at age 21 or above, compared to the national average of 72.9%.

Questions

  1. Analyze the role of the New Central Sector Scheme-2021 in fostering industrial growth in Jammu and Kashmir. How does the participation of local entrepreneurs contribute to the socio-economic development of the region? 150 words
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  2. Discuss the correlation between socio-economic indicators, such as female literacy and marriage age, and the demographic transition observed in Jammu and Kashmir. How do these factors influence the broader developmental trajectory of the Union Territory? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following is the primary scheme driving industrial development in Jammu and Kashmir as per recent parliamentary reports?

  2. What is the reported Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of Jammu and Kashmir compared to the national average?

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