Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday emphasized that investments in the region must include and safeguards to protect agricultural land, ensuring that local ownership and farming interests are preserved.
Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Jammu Kashmir Annual Session-2025, Abdullah stressed the need for regulations similar to Himachal Pradesh.
“Investment is welcome, but it should come with safeguards. Himachal has a strict policy in this regard, and J-K must adopt a similar approach to prevent uncontrolled land purchases,” he said.
While advocating ease of business, Abdullah clarified that his concerns were focused on land protection rather than broader environmental issues.
He also praised J-K’s resilient businesses, called for a genuine single-window clearance system to reduce bureaucratic delays, and encouraged industry leaders to contribute suggestions for the upcoming budget.