J&K working to create new exporters as India targets export surge: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah on Monday said the Government of India has set an ambitious target of doubling the country's exports by 2030, and that his government has taken several measures to boost exports and make it easier for new exporters to enter the market.

Abdullah inaugurated the J&K International Buyer-Seller Meet in Srinagar, where he informed that over 40 foreign buyers from around 15 countries across different continents are participating.

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"GoI has set an ambitious target for us to double our exports by 2030. It leaves us with just four years. We have to support those who are already exporting, but at the same time, we need to create exporters out of people who are not exporting today. Their markets are presently confined to J&K or, at best, some parts of the country. Our effort is to make exporting easier for them," Abdullah said.

At present, Jammu and Kashmir's exports stand at around Rs 1,800 crore. The CM said the Buyer-Seller Meet was significant as it brought together international buyers, exporters, manufacturers, artisans and self-help groups on a common platform to explore new markets.