J&K Administration Offers Investors ‘Uninterrupted’ Internet, WiFi Access

The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) government are highlighting good quality air and low crime rate in the newly created Union Territory to attract investors. As per the J&K Information Technology (IT) Policy 2020, the administration is offering an incentive to IT companies to operate in three-shifts and to facilitate women working during the night by provided transportation and security. At least 15% of “plug and play” premises in designated IT parks will be reserved for women entrepreneurs, the policy says. The policy document says J&K contributes only 0.1% of the total cognisable crimes under the Indian Penal Code.

The policy document shared with investors says that two IT parks with an area of five lakh square feet are being developed in Jammu and Srinagar which will have “dedicated and uninterrupted broadband connectivity and wi-fi access.” Investment opportunities in 14 sectors in the Union Territory were unveiled at an investor conference in the national capital last month.