- Reports on socio-economic development, sustained investments, and territorial status in Kashmir.
- Local economy suffered due to destination closure, impacting the region of Kashmir.
Government Mandate Forces Printing Assignments to Government Presses in J&K
What happened
The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir formally communicated with the government regarding a crisis affecting private printing establishments in Jammu and Kashmir. The issue stems from a government circular that requires government departments, PSUs, and other institutions to route printing assignments exclusively through Government Presses in Jammu and Srinagar. Private participation is only permitted in exceptional circumstances with a No Objection Certificate.
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Why it matters
The mandate has resulted in costly machinery becoming idle and investments being put at risk for established private printing enterprises. The Federation of Chambers of Industries Kashmir endorsed concerns that this situation threatens the livelihoods of workers in the sector.
The local economy in Kashmir has suffered due to destination closure, amidst broader reports on socio-economic development and territorial status.
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