Jammu and Kashmir targets growth as Global Capability Centre hub

Jammu and Kashmir is positioning itself as a major hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs) by leveraging its young workforce, improving infrastructure, and expanding its startup ecosystem. During the J&K Global Capability Centre Summit 2026, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated that the region aims to move beyond hosting capability centres to developing innovations for global markets.

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo indicated that the government is open to implementing additional legislation or policy changes to ensure a stable and predictable environment for GCCs and emerging technologies. To support this growth, the administration is utilizing a single-window system for approvals and developing an IT and future technologies park in three phases.

Recent technological advancements in the region include the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence in partnership with IIT Jammu, approved by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.