Srinagar, Oct 5, Oct. 6 -- The government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Common Duct Policy 2026, marking a major step towards modern urban infrastructure, efficient utility management and cleaner cityscapes in the Union Territory. Following approval by the Council of Ministers, the Government has notified the Jammu and Kashmir Common Duct Policy 2026, establishing a framework for shared underground utility corridors for power, water, telecom, gas, sewerage and digital networks.The policy mandates integration of common ducts in the planning and construction of new roads, while also providing for phased retrofitting of existing infrastructure.It introduces a coordinated framework for Right of Way (RoW) clearances through a single-windo...