NOV 21: The Labour Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir, S. Charandeep Singh—who also serves as the Chief Inspector of Factories—has granted factory licenses to 15 industrial units across the Union Territory, marking a major step toward improving the ease of doing business in the region.
The approvals follow the recent amendments to the Jammu and Kashmir Factories Rules, 1972, enacted through Government Order S.O. 271 on October 17, 2025. As per the revised rules, factory licenses—whether newly issued or renewed—will now remain valid for a period of five years for all categories, including Red, Orange, Green and White. This reform replaces the earlier requirement of annual renewals, significantly reducing administrative workload and facilitating smoother industrial operations.
The amendments also introduce an optional annual renewal mechanism. Units opting for yearly renewals may do so by paying 10% more than the fee listed in the updated Schedule “A”, providing additional flexibility for businesses in managing compliance and operational expenses.
The industrial units receiving licenses under the new framework include Radha Krishna Garuvers, Jai Beverages, Alteus Drugs Pvt. Ltd., Chiripal Polyfilms, MD Packaging Industries, Speciality Techfab Pvt. Ltd., Northern Coating Pvt. Ltd., Jupiter Aluminium Industries Pvt. Ltd., Kargil Steel and Power Pvt. Ltd., JK Roller Flour Mills, Anmol Healthcare, Mannat Foam Industries, and Impact Healthcare Formulations Pvt. Ltd.
Highlighting the significance of the reform, the Labour Commissioner stated that the updated licensing process reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening J&K’s industrial ecosystem. The streamlined system aims to reduce bureaucratic delays, encourage investment, and promote sustainable industrial growth, while ensuring full compliance with safety, health and environmental standards mandated under the Factories Act, 1948.
