Six years after Article 370 was revoked on August 5, 2019, Jammu & Kashmir has seen progress in investment, tourism, and democratic processes. However, security challenges persist, especially after the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. While violence and militant recruitment have dropped significantly, political tensions, reliance on central funding, and gaps in tourism security remain pressing concerns.

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• 3.53 crore tourists visited J&K in 2023, record high post-Article 370
• 2025 Pahalgam attack killed 26 civilians, exposed tourist zone vulnerabilities
• Stone pelting, hartals, abductions now at zero; terror recruitment drastically down
• Rs 1.63 lakh crore proposed investments; 359 industrial units operational
• J&K’s GDP rose from ₹1.17 lakh crore (2015-16) to ₹2.63 lakh crore (2024-25)
• Tax revenues and power reforms surged; smart meters reduced energy losses
• J&K Bank returned to ₹1,700 crore profit in 2023-24 after earlier loss
• Tourism hit by security concerns; 50 spots shut, 16 later reopened
• Political setup back, but with curtailed powers under LG oversight
• NC-led govt seeks statehood, balances Article 370 ideology with limited authority