Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched several new schemes and initiatives aimed at boosting entrepreneurship and the tourism sector in Jammu & Kashmir. During a visit, she handed over credit sanction letters totalling Rs 306 crore to 145 beneficiaries, supporting various credit-linked schemes. New initiatives include the Tejasvini and Hausala schemes from J&K Bank, Shikhar and Shikara schemes from PNB, and a Rs 200 crore SIDBI cluster development fund.
Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman hands over credit sanction letters to 145 beneficiaries for Rs 306 crore in Jammu
FM launches new schemes for women entrepreneurs, hotel tour and tourism industry
On the 2nd day of her visit to Jammu Kashmir, Union Finance Corporate Affairs Min
Daily Limit Reached
You have reached your daily limit of 2 Free News
Subscribe to
CCI PRO
for unlimited access
Why Upgrade to
CCI PRO?
-
No Ads
-
WhatsApp Community
-
Daily E-Newsletter
-
Unlimited News Access
-
Profile Visitors
-
Link Social Profiles
-
Featured Job Posts
-
Pro Badge
-
Expert GST Guidance
-
Unlimited Forum Replies
-
Download Content in PDF
BEST VALUE
2 YEAR PLAN
3,499
(Excl. of GST ₹629)
1 YEAR PLAN
1,999
(Excl. of GST ₹359)
3 MONTHS PLAN
999
(Excl of GST ₹179)
View all CCI PRO benfits
Already a PRO member?
Login here
for an ad-free experience.
FAQ :
The Tejasvini scheme, launched by J&K Bank, focuses on providing financial assistance of up to Rs 5 lakh to girls aged 18-35 for starting their businesses.
The Shikhar scheme from Punjab National Bank offers credit up to Rs 2 crore for the hotel and tourism industry. Additionally, the Shikara scheme provides credit up to Rs 15 lakh for purchasing or repairing Shikaras in the Kashmir valley.
Credit sanction letters worth Rs 306 crore were handed over to 145 beneficiaries.
The Finance Minister also announced a SIDBI cluster development fund of Rs 200 crore. Foundation stones were laid for Rural Self-employment Training Institutes, and new J&K Bank branches were inaugurated.
NABARD is increasing its commitment under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) from Rs 787 crore to Rs 1,500 crore for the UT of Jammu & Kashmir for FY 2020-21.