New Land Laws Will Create Employment, Boost Economy Of J&K: Jitendra Singh

Union minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said the new land laws in Jammu and Kashmir, which allow all Indians to buy land there, will boost the economy and offer value addition to the higher education institutions in the union territory.

He said the earlier arrangement not only created a physical barrier but also caused a mental barrier to outsiders who were willing to contribute and invest but never had the feeling of belonging.

“Jammu and Kashmir land reforms are being opposed by disgruntled elements. This bogey is being raised by those who are feeling the threat to their vote bank,” the minister of State for Personnel said.

The Centre on Tuesday allowed people from across the country to buy land in Jammu and Kashmir by amending several laws, a move which the mainstream political parties in the union territory said was akin to putting the erstwhile state up “for sale”.

Source: Business Standard

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