Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir is the northernmost state of India. The state shares borders with Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, and the neighbouring countries of Pakistan, China and Afghanistan. J&K consists of three regions: Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. The economy is primarily services based and agri-oriented. The state’s GSDP grew at a CAGR of 10.30 per cent, during 2011-12 to 2018-19. The GSDP is expected to grow at 11.71 per cent (in Rs) by 2018-19 to reach Rs 1.17 trillion (US$ 16.74 billion). The state’s NSDP increased at a CAGR (in Rs) of 10.02 per cent from 2011-12 to 2017-18. The state’s NSDP is expected to reach Rs 1.34 trillion (US$ 20.73 billion) in 2018-19. Total exports from Jammu and Kashmir stood at US$ 196.43 million during 2018-19. During 2019-20 (up to Oct 19), exports from the state stood at US$ 96.74 million. During 2019-20 (till September 2019), exports from the state stood at US$ 619.02 million. The state has attracted Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows worth US$ 113 million during the period April 2000 to June 2019, according to data released by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).

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Capital: Summer Capital: Srinagar Winter Capital: Jammu
Geographical Area (sq km): 222, 236
Literacy rate: 68.7 Per cent
State Language: Urdu, Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, Pahari and Ladakhi

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