Jammu & Kashmir has long been renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and exquisite craftsmanship. Yet behind this beauty lies an industrial sector struggling to keep pace with a rapidly evolving world.

Across the globe, manufacturing is being reshaped by Industry 4.0—an era defined by automation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven production. Yet, most small-scale industries in Jammu & Kashmir remain rooted in outdated systems of mechanisation. The result is clear: lower productivity, higher costs, and shrinking competitiveness. This is not just........

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