Mudasir Maqbool
Jammu Kashmir : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday virtually addressed the Jammu and Kashmir Global Capability Centres (GCCs) Summit 2026 at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, highlighting the Union Territory’s potential to emerge as a hub for technology driven and knowledge based industries.
The two-day summit, organised by IIM Jammu in partnership with the Jammu and Kashmir Government and NASSCOM, has brought together more than 300 global industry leaders, policymakers and academicians to explore opportunities for expanding the Global Capability Centre ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir.
Addressing the summit, the Chief Minister highlighted the region’s educated youth, established academic institutions, competitive operating costs, improved connectivity and quality of life as key factors that could attract global enterprises and create new employment opportunities.
He said Global Capability Centres could play an important role in connecting local talent with international opportunities, facilitating access to world class skill development and generating employment. He also emphasised their potential to contribute to sustainable economic growth and strengthen Jammu and Kashmir’s position in the knowledge economy.
The Chief Minister assured prospective investors of the government’s full support, including single-window facilitation and an enabling policy framework, to encourage investment and establish a sustainable GCC ecosystem in the Union Territory.
The summit aims to bring together industry, government and academia to identify opportunities for investment, talent development and technology led growth, while exploring ways to position Jammu and Kashmir as an emerging destination for global business operations.
