From February 17th to 18th, a team of 24 foreign embassies in New Delhi visited Jammu and Kashmir to assess what happened after the region lost its temporary special status in August 2019. Narendra Modi’s government has committed to large-scale industrialization and to provide employment opportunities for 13 million people in the region.

New Delhi government officials stated that the Indian government provides investors with a friendly business environment. During its two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian government invited countries from the European Union and other regions to invest in the territory.

The officials added that the government of Jammu and Kashmir has submitted a detailed report describing the changes in industrial policy and security since the temporary special location in the area was cancelled in August 2019.

The Upper Governor shared a common vision for peace, progress and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir, and emphasized the important people-oriented development projects in Jammu and Kashmir. The visiting envoys are also aware of the new industrial policy and are invited to participate in the economic growth and development of the federal territory.

The source said that Governor Manoy Sinha (in particular mentioned about 2500 hectares of "ready land reserves" for use by all walks of life, which will give them a sense of security against any land disputes in sensitive areas. India. Interior Minister Amit Shah also stated in Parliament that the country has a large enough government land reserve that can be used to establish industries, which will promote the economic development of Jammu and Kashmir.

This is the third batch of foreign heads of state to visit the region. Before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the heads of two permanent missions visited Jammu and Kashmir in January 2020 and February 2020. "The purpose of these visits is to enable heads of foreign missions to have a better understanding of the situation in the federal territory and general normal conditions. Subsequently, there has been increased interest in the ongoing political and democratic processes, including the strengthening of Jammu and Kashmir’s Grassroots Democracy."

The delegation visited the Platanus Army headquarters of the Indian Army in Srinagar on February 18th and 17th. They received briefings on the security situation, including external threats, operations and participation in Jammu and Kashmir and state police and community policing. .

The Indian government has raised US$2.88 billion in investment for Kashmir, including US$1.81 billion from global investors. In January 2021, the Indian government announced a $4 billion special plan to expand infrastructure and industrialize the region.Editor/Huang Lijun