Unrest brings Jammu’s economy to its knees

Losses run into thousands of crores as industrial production goes down The 50-day unrest in the Kashmir valley has brought Jammu’s economy to its knees, with every sector—be it industry, trade, hotel or tourism—facing worst economic crisis in the region. The prevailing situation has jeopardised the employment opportunities of thousands of youth in the region as industrialists and traders believe that it could take at least two consecutive financial years to recover from the losses they have suffered so far. Many of business establishments, including hotels and industrial units, have…

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