Srinagar, Aug. 23 -- New Delhi- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called upon industry leaders to actively invest in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the Union Territory's hydropower, horticulture, tourism, handicrafts and youth potential could make it a vital contributor to India's development story.

Addressing the World Wisdom Forum organised by the IIT Alumni Council in New Delhi, Sinha said Jammu and Kashmir had immense potential across several sectors and urged industry leaders to turn their attention towards the region.

"Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has created confidence and opened new avenues for the youth in Jammu Kashmir. It is the collective responsibility of Industry now to make Jammu Kashmir a subject of con...