Srinagar:Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor G.C. Murmu says the state will soon have its redefined industrial policy providing a comprehensive plan for development of industrial and trading sectors, while on an interaction session on Tuesday at Jammu and Kashmir Economic Forum (JKEF)

While interacting with a delegation of the JKEF – an entity of several trade associations in Jammu, he said 

The government would develop industrial areas and provide a suitable environment for its growth, and  was taking initiatives to promote J&K as an investment destination.

Murmu said pashmina, handloom, handicrafts and other allied sectors were the backbone of the J&K economy and the government was taking steps to streamline them.

Stating that J&K handicrafts are world famous and the traditional handicraft had emerged as a large industry, he said due to large employment base and exports potential it was receiving priority attention.

He urged the stakeholders to help identify the trouble points and grey areas to the government take a holistic view to bolster the economy.