<h1>Jammu & Kashmir Industries Must Hire Local Youth Under New Policy; Incentives for Entrepreneurs and Infrastructure Announced.</h1> The Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir announced that industries setting up in the region must provide employment to local youth. The government, led by the Chief Minister, is committed to industrial development without compromising local interests. The Jammu and Kashmir Industrial Policy 2021-30 includes incentives like subsidies on machinery and pollution control devices, and SGST reimbursement. A dedicated fund will support entrepreneurial skills among local youth. Efforts to enhance ease of doing business and streamline regulatory processes are underway. The central government has allocated funds for industrial development, with special provisions for women entrepreneurs and infrastructure projects.