Buy from JK Cements Indian state told

The government of Jammu and Kashmir, India, has issued a directive to all departments in the state to only purchase cement from Jammu and Kashmir Cements (JK Cements), it is reported.
May 3, 2016 Read time: 1 min

The government of Jammu and Kashmir, India, has issued a directive to all departments in the state to only purchase cement from Jammu and Kashmir Cements (8416 JK Cements), it is reported.

It is also said that departments cannot approach the open market to purchase cement unless the local company is unable to supply orders and a non-availability certificate is acquired.
The directive is under Order No89-IND of 2016 issued to all commerce departments and government industries.

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