A Year after Pahalgam Attack, J&K's Strong Comeback In Investment, Startups, Tourism
Jammu and Kashmir has seen a significant resurgence in investment, startups, and tourism a year after a terrorist attack. The region has witnessed a boom in startups, with 1,255 startups registered by December 2025, and investments worth Rs 5,260 crore in nine months of FY 2025-26.
Jammu and Kashmir has made a strong comeback in investment, startups, and tourism a year after a terrorist attack on April 22, 2025. Despite initial restrictions and a hit to tourist sentiment, the region has seen a resurgence, with over 1.7 crore tourists visiting in 2025. The startup ecosystem has expanded from 69 startups in 2020 to 1,255 by December 2025, including 434 women-led startups. J&K received investments worth Rs 5,260 crore in nine months of FY 2025-26, 14 times the level of Rs 377 crore in 2021-22. The region has also seen a rise in per capita income, from Rs 1.55 lakh in 2024-25 to Rs 1.68 lakh in 2025-26. The Jammu & Kashmir Startup Policy 2024-27 has facilitated funding and support for startups, contributing to the region's growth.
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