J&K’s real growth lies in setting enterprises; come and unlock growth, Omar Abdullah tells investors

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during the inauguration of IIMBue 2026, in Bengaluru, on Saturday. | Photo Credit: PTI Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, here on Saturday, said the Union Territory’s future lay in enabling ordinary citizens to create businesses by improving access to finance, markets, technology and mentorship, rather than relying solely on State support.He was inaugurating IIMBue’s Leadership Conclave 2026, a two-day annual event organised by IIIMBAA, the alumni association of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B).Mr. Abdullah said the Union Territory’s long-term prosperity would hinge less on government spending and more on creating an ecosystem where enterprise can develop and thrive. He also said an agriculture-led economic rev