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INDIAN STATE : JAMMU
AND KASHMIR
General Information
Jammu and Kashmir is the northern most state of republic
of India, lying mostly in Himalayan Mountains. Jammu
and Kashmir shares a border with Himachal Pradesh to
the south, Pakistan to the west and People's Republic
of China to the north and east. Jammu and Kashmir consists
of three divisions: Jammu, Kashmir valley and Ladakh.
Srinagar is its summer capital, and Jammu its winter
capital. The Kashmir Valley is famous for its beautiful
mountainous landscape. Jammu is known as "City
of Temples" attracts tens of thousands of Hindu
and Muslim piligrims every year. Ladakh, also known
as "Little Tibet", is renowned for its remote
mountain beauty and Buddhist culture which was established
as early as the 2nd century.
Fact File
| Geographical Area |
2.22 (lakh sq. km) |
| Capital |
Srinagar (Summer)
Jammu (Winter) |
| Population (2001 Census) In
lakhs |
101.44 |
| Percentage of State
Population to All India Population |
0.99 |
| Literacy Rate (2001 Census) |
55.52% |
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66.60%
43.00%
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| Principal languages |
Urdu, Dogri, Kashmiri, Pahari,
Punjabi,English, Ladakhi, Balti, Gojri and Dadri |
Source: CSO Estimates
Advantage Jammu and Kashmir
- Stable Industrial Policy
- Attractive Incentive and Subsidy Package
- Rich resources of Water, Agro, Forests, Herbal and
Minerals
- Tremendous potential for investment in tourism sector.
- Good Infrastructure and Support System
- The people of the state possess inherent skills
of weaving and designing of textile products, which
could be the basis for setting up of state-of-the
art textile industry in the state.
Economic Infrastructure
Roads
The total road length maintained by PWD in the state
has reached to 15,012 km. As many as 84 road projects
are under execution. Jammu and Kashmir is very well
connected with the rest of the country through National
Highway up to Leh through Kargil (Ladakh).
Rail
The state is well -connected with the country's railway
network. The rail connectivity has been already extended
up to Udhampur District. Work on connectivity to Srinagar
and Baramullah is going on. Udhampur -Katra and Quazigund-
Baramullah Rail link project has been taken up as national
project which is likely to be completed by 2007.
Airways
Srinagar, Jammu and Leh are major airports connecting
Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country. The
Srinagar airport has been upgraded to international
level.
Telecommunications
Modern telecommunication facilities of ISD, STD, Telex,
Fax are widely available across the state. All districts
in the state are connected through computer network.
The state also has access to internet facilities provided
by the Department of Telecommunications
Social Infrastructure
Health
Medical infrastructure of the state constitutes of
4 Medical Colleges, 100 Hospitals, 343 Primary Health
Centers and 3326 Medical Sub Centers. Total bed strength
of more than 10,000 in the State
Education
State's literacy rate is 55.52 per cent as per 2001
census. Male literacy is estimated at 66.60 per cent
and female at 43.00 per cent.
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