The Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a high-level committee to monitor Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) initiatives and prepare a revised draft of the Industrial Policy for J&K.The decision was formalised through Government Order No 468-JK(GAD) of 2026, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) from the Civil Secretariat.The Administrative Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, has been designated as the Member Secretary, while the Managing Director of Jammu and Kashmir Bank will function as a member of the panel.
The committee has been entrusted with a comprehensive mandate to reshape the industrial and business ecosystem in J&K.
Its primary responsibility is to formulate a revised draft of the Industrial Policy, keeping in view the emerging economic trends, investor expectations, and J&K’s development priorities.
In addition, the panel will examine the Draft J&K Logistics Policy, Procurement Policy, and Price Preference Policy, along with other relevant frameworks that influence investment promotion and industrial growth.
The objective is to align these policies with national standards and global best practices to make J&K a competitive investment destination.
Beyond policy formulation, the committee will play a crucial role in ensuring effective on-ground implementation of Ease of Doing Business reforms.
It will identify bottlenecks in execution, streamline procedures, and devise mechanisms to improve service delivery across departments.
The panel is also expected to develop a structured system for monitoring reform progress and ensuring accountability among implementing agencies.
This includes simplifying regulatory processes, reducing compliance burden on businesses, and enhancing transparency in governance.
A key feature of the committee’s mandate is its focus on stakeholder engagement.
The panel will hold periodic consultations with industry representatives, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to understand their concerns and challenges.
