1350 crore package
Keeping the word with the business delegations which met Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha in the recent past on Saturday he announced an economic package worth Rs 1,350 crore for the newly formed Union Territory in a bid to boost the business sector and other sectors.
Announcing the package, Sinha said, “We have approved an economic package of Rs 1,350 crore for Jammu and Kashmir. I am glad to announce this for the people in the business community facing economic difficulties. This is additional to the benefits of Atma Nirbhar Bharat and other measures taken by us to comfort the business community.”
The Lieutenant Governor also said an unprecedented interest subvention of 5 per cent will be provided to all borrowers, without any conditions. “We have decided to give 5 per cent interest subvention to every borrower from the business community, without any conditions for six months in the current financial year. This will be a huge relief and help in generating employment here.”
Sinha also announced a 50 per cent discount on water and power bills. “50 per cent discount to be given for a year in electricity and water bills. Also, stamp duty has been exempted up to March 2021 in case of all borrowers. In addition to this, we are also setting up a customized Health-Tourism scheme by J&K bank for financial assistance to people in the tourism sector with good pricing and repayment options.”
