Tier 2 Established 100 Tourism / Handicrafts / Saffron

📍 Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir • 190xxxx

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir UT, sits along the Jhelum river surrounded by Dal Lake (with shikara houseboats), Mughal Gardens, and mighty Himalayas. Famous for Pashmina shawls, hand-knotted carpets, papier-mâché, walnut wood crafts, and saffron (Pampore is world-famous). Post Article 370 abrogation, the city has seen new central schemes and tourism revival. Citizens access JK central schemes plus all national programs.

Population

1.30M

12,97,000

Area

294 km²

GDP Rank

#41

in India

190

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📍 Coordinates

34.0837°N

74.7973°E

Helplines

active

📈 Population Growth (Decade-wise)

📞 Important Helplines

🚓

Police

100

🚒

Fire

101

🚑

Ambulance

102

👩

Women

1091

👧

Child

1098

🏛️

CM Office

1922

🏭 Key Industries

🏭 Pashmina & Cashmere (₹2,000 Cr/yr)

🏭 Hand-knotted carpets (Persian-Kashmiri)

🏭 Saffron (Pampore - 90% India production)

🏭 Walnut wood handicrafts

🏭 Tourism (3M+ visitors/yr)

🏭 Apple cultivation (Sopore market)

🏭 Papier-mâché art

🗿 Famous Landmarks

🗿 Dal Lake (with shikara & houseboats)

🗿 Mughal Gardens (Shalimar, Nishat, Chashme Shahi)

🗿 Hazratbal Shrine

🗿 Shankaracharya Temple

🗿 Jamia Masjid

🗿 Hari Parbat Fort

🗿 Pari Mahal

🎓 Educational Institutions

🎓 NIT Srinagar

🎓 Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences (SKUAST)

🎓 University of Kashmir

🎓 GMC Srinagar Medical College

🎓 Islamic University of Science and Technology

🎓 IIM Jammu (UT-level)

🎉 Festivals

🎉 Tulip Festival (April)

🎉 Saffron Festival (Oct-Nov Pampore)

🎉 Eid-ul-Fitr grand

🎉 Shikara Festival

🌟 More Info

🍲 Cuisine: Wazwan (35-course feast), Rogan Josh, Yakhni, Kahwa tea (saffron + nuts), Goshtaba, Modur Pulav (sweet rice)

⚽ Sports: Bakshi Stadium, Real Kashmir FC (I-League)

📋 Popular Schemes

📋 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U)

pmay-urban

💼 Active Jobs

💼 CCI Recruitment 2026

Cement Corporation of India • Deadline: 7/30/2026

💼 NEDFi Recruitment 2026

North East Development Finance • Deadline: 7/25/2026

💼 Bank of Maharashtra 2026

Bank of Maharashtra • Deadline: 7/20/2026

💼 Federal Bank Officer 2026

Federal Bank • Deadline: 7/15/2026

💼 Karnataka Bank 2026

Karnataka Bank • Deadline: 7/10/2026

💼 Punjab Sind Bank 2026

Punjab & Sind Bank • Deadline: 8/24/2026

💼 UCO Bank Recruitment 2026

UCO Bank • Deadline: 8/19/2026

💼 IOB Recruitment 2026

Indian Overseas Bank • Deadline: 8/14/2026

💼 Central Bank 2026

Central Bank of India • Deadline: 8/9/2026

🏛️ Government Offices

🏛️ Srinagar Municipal Corporation

📍 Karan Nagar, Srinagar 190010

📞 0194-2452100

🏛️ JK Civil Secretariat (Summer)

📍 Srinagar 190001

📞 0194-2452123

🏛️ Srinagar Deputy Commissioner Office

📍 Polo View, Srinagar 190001

📞 0194-2480400

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

JK saffron farmers (Pampore) - government MSP and protection?

National Saffron Mission (₹400 Cr) by Govt of India provides irrigation, post-harvest infrastructure. Pampore farmers get GI tag premium - sell at ₹2.5-3 lakh/kg. JK Industries Dept gives 25% capital subsidy for processing units. Apply at jkindustries.nic.in.

Kashmir handicrafts (Pashmina, carpets) - skill schemes?

PM Vishwakarma Yojana - ₹15K/year stipend during training + ₹3L collateral-free loan for traditional artisans. JK Handicrafts Dept runs Karkhandar Scheme - ₹5,000/month stipend during 2-year training. GI tag protection. Apply at jkhandicrafts.com or local DIC.

Srinagar tourism revival - business opportunities?

JK Tourism Policy 2020 offers 30% capital subsidy + 7% interest subsidy for new hotels, homestays, adventure tourism. PM Hospitality Skill Mission free training. Houseboat ownership transfers regulated by JK Tourism Dept. Apply at jktourism.org. Mudra ₹10L for travel agencies.