JK Policy Institute
Introduction Agriculture and allied activities remain the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir’s rural economy. According to the 2011 Census of India, approximately 80% of the region’s population is directly or…
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Introduction Over the past three decades, the region of Jammu and Kashmir has experienced prolonged political instability and socio-economic turmoil. These decades of uncertainty have significantly impeded the growth and…
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Introduction Kashmir is primarily connected to Jammu through NH-44, commonly referred to as the Srinagar–Jammu highway, which serves as the region’s economic and logistical lifeline. The movement of goods and…
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Introduction: In Kashmir, springs—locally known as Naag—hold sacred, ecological, and economic significance. Historically, Kashmiris have cared for these springs voluntarily, keeping them clean and protecting them from any form of…
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Introduction: After six years of the Jal Jeevan Mission, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August 2019 as a transformative initiative aimed at providing 55 liters of safe tap…
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Introduction: Around 2013, Doodhpathri, a bowl-shaped valley in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, located in the Budgam district, was introduced to the tourism map. Over the years, this…
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Introduction: Improper disposal of garbage waste in the panchayats and municipalities of the Kashmir Valley is attracting wild animals into human habitations, leading to an increased risk of problematic interactions…
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Introduction: The Indian economy has undergone significant transformations over the past few decades. Despite global economic challenges, the country has achieved an average growth rate of over 6%; however, unemployment…
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Introduction: In recent years, religious tourism has gained global momentum due to its growing significance as a sustainable source of income. Unlike conventional tourism, which often relies on resources prone…
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Introduction India accounts for 15% of the global animal population and has the highest number of cattle worldwide. The Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics report for 2021 states that there are…
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Introduction Over the past two decades, poultry farming has emerged as a significant livelihood for many unemployed youth in Kashmir, responding to the growing demand for chicken. Currently, about 10,000…
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Introduction In an effort to combat air pollution, the Union Environment Ministry issued a notification on February 22, 2022, mandating brick kiln owners to convert to eco-friendly zigzag technology within…
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