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KCCI Delegation Meets LG Manoj Sinha: Calls for Tourism Revival, Economic Relief, and Communal Harmony in Jammu and Kashmir

June 26, 2025 Editor

KCCI Meets LG Manoj Sinha: Urgent Economic Issues, Tourism Revival, and Communal Harmony Discussed in Detail Srinagar | 26 June 2025 In a significant development for Jammu and Kashmir’s economic and social landscape, a high-level delegation from the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), led by its President Javid Ahmad Tenga, met with the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan Srinagar today. The meeting marked a crucial step in articulating the region’s pressing economic concerns, advocating for a smooth Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, calling for a…

Kashmir Chamber of Commerce Meets CM Omar Abdullah, Presents Economic Revival Plan

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 Editor

KCCI Meets CM Omar Abdullah to Discuss Kashmir’s Economic Revival

The attack has shaken our economy—we must rebuild with urgency and unity, says Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Srinagar 26 May 2025: In the aftermath of the devastating April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives and derailed Kashmir’s fragile economy, a high-level delegation from the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) met with Hon’ble Chief Minister Mr. Omar Abdullah at the Civil Secretariat today to present a comprehensive economic revival strategy. The KCCI team, led by President Javid Ahmad Tenga, submitted a detailed two-part economic memorandum to address…

Kashmir’s Air Connectivity Crisis: High Airfares Impact Residents and Tourists

February 24, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Airfares Hit Record Highs, Wallets Crash: A Deep Dive into the Crisis By: Javid Amin Srinagar, February 23, 2025 – Kashmir’s air connectivity crisis has worsened as airfare prices soar to record highs, surpassing even international travel costs. This trend has drawn criticism from parliamentary committees, business leaders, and affected travelers. As flights become increasingly unaffordable, local economies, tourism, and ordinary citizens bear the brunt of this crisis. Skyrocketing Airfare Prices: The Harsh Reality For travelers heading to Kashmir, flight costs have surged dramatically: Delhi to Srinagar: Rs 12,000…

KCCI Reacts to Union Budget 2025: Mixed Bag of Optimism and Concern

February 1, 2025 Editor

Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Union Budget 2025-26 The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has expressed a blend of optimism and concern following the Union Budget 2025-26 announcements. While the budget includes several commendable initiatives that promise to enhance economic activity, KCCI highlights the pressing need for a special revival and infrastructural development package tailored to the unique challenges faced by Jammu and Kashmir, especially considering the huge unemployment problem facing the region. Concerns Raised KCCI expresses concern over the absence of a special revival package…

KCCI Slams Sudden OTM Snub, Calls for High-Level Inquiry

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 Editor

KCCI Meeting Addresses Sudden Cancellation of Tourism Participation at OTM Mumbai The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) convened a critical meeting today, attended by heads and representatives of 20 Hotel, Houseboat, travel, and tour organizations of Kashmir. The gathering aimed to deliberate on the serious situation arising from the Department of Tourism’s abrupt decision to cancel its participation in the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM), scheduled to be held in Mumbai from January 30 to February 1. For over two decades, the Department of Tourism has been an active…

KCCI Expresses Resentment Over Exclusion from Reconstituted Boards in J&K

January 23, 2025 Editor

Business Community Outraged: KCCI Left Out of J&K Industry Boards The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has expressed strong resentment over its exclusion from the recently reconstituted Board of Directors of several key organizations in Jammu and Kashmir, including the J&K State Industrial Development Corporation Limited (SIDCO), J&K Small Scale Industries Development Corporation Limited (SICOP), Jammu and Kashmir Cements Limited (JKCL), Jammu and Kashmir Handicrafts and Handloom Corporation (JKHHC), Jammu and Kashmir Industries Limited (JKIL), and Jammu and Kashmir Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB). Key Concerns Raised…

KCCI Participates in 57th Indian Handicraft Gift Fair in Delhi

October 12, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) is participating in the 57th Indian Handicraft Gift Fair (IHGF) AUTUMN-2023 at Greater Noida, New Delhi. The fair started on October 12 and will continue till October 16, 2023. The fair is being organised under the auspices of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Ten members of the KCCI are participating in the fair. The exhibition was inaugurated by officials of the Export Promotion Council of Handicrafts. A special feature of the exhibition is the participation of artisans representing…

KCC&I Expresses Grave Concern Over Erratic Power Supply in Kashmir

October 12, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCC&I) has expressed grave concern over the erratic power supply in Kashmir, which has been gravely affecting businesses and households alike. In a statement, the KCC&I said that the erratic power supply has been a major concern for the past several weeks, and that the Power Development Corporation (PDC) has failed to address the issue. The KCC&I also criticized the PDC’s contradictory policies, such as promising uninterrupted power supply while installing smart meters, and then announcing a scheduled power supply. The KCC&I has…

Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry Granted More Time to Complete On-Boarding Process with NSDL

September 27, 2023 Editor

The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has been granted more time to complete the on-boarding process with the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). This comes after the KCCI was de-listed as an authorized chamber for issuing certificates of origin for its failure to on-board on e-CoO on the Common Digital Platform. The KCCI has expressed its gratitude to the DGFT for taking a serious note of its representation and taking immediate action upon it. The chamber has also thanked its…

Outrage across Kashmir Valley over banning civilian traffic on the highway

April 4, 2019April 5, 2019 Editor

Response in the form of a “joint line of action” will be worked out very soon: Syed Ali Geelani Highway closure order ‘dictatorial’, govt should withdraw it, says MirwaizHighway open even during Kargil War, rights of people being tampered with: FarooqGovt should formulate a people-friendly strategy, says Azad Omar Abdullah asks the governor to review civilian traffic ban orderCivilian traffic ban on highway ‘unjust, uncalled’ for: MongaTraffic ban tantamount to intrusion on civil liberties: Altaf BukhariDisallowing civilian traffic during convoy movement will prove disaster for economy: KCCIHighway decision taken in…