Publication

This report examines the newly formed Federation of Jammu and Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry to suggest ways in which this nebulous entity can play an instrumental role in ensuring further expansion of cross–Line of Control ties. Both governments have repeatedly endorsed the “making borders irrelevant” concept - softening borders instead of redefining or removing them - giving it promise as a creative and pragmatic approach to the conflict. Because steps to implement this approach have been limited thus far, this in-depth consideration of the Joint Chamber provides a concrete illustration of the opportunities and challenges.