NOC clause for land acquisition by security forces dropped allowing Indian forces to acquire land without the need for a “no objections certificate”. They can take over land they seem ‘strategic’ for development
New Housing Policy introduced that aims to build 200k units for new settlers
India Inc Hosts a panel on Kashmir Advertising it as “Land of Opportunity” for a Global Virtual Investment Summit
Petition filed to make Hindi official language. High Court issues notice to Administration
Contractors begin mineral extraction without environmental clearance. Outside businesses are actively and without consequence flouting environmental regulations
Permission granted for the entry of scores of non-local brick kiln laborers into Kashmir during COVID
4,000,000 Domicile certificates issued. India moves ahead and launches e-applications (inaccessible to Kashmiris blocked from the internet)
J&K Forest Department becomes a government owned corporation. The government can now sell public land to private entities, including foreign corporations
The office of the excise commissioner identifies areas where liquor shops will be set up
Process of obtaining domicile & application defined. Process sped up by introducing fines for approving party if domicile certificates are not issued on time