JK Policy Institute
In 1949, Jawaharlal Nehru visited the United States and received the kind of reception that suits a national hero. However, his welcome in the United States paled in comparison to…
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Introduction The local governance system, known as the Panchayat Raj System, in Jammu and Kashmir has undergone various stages over time. The commitment to initiate the village Panchayats system can…
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The beautiful streams, lanes, and roads of rural Jammu and Kashmir, along with its verdant slopes and plains, are increasingly being polluted by waste. Despite government-formulated strategies and strict guidelines,…
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In the past decade, different fish varieties including Trout and Mahaseer were plentiful in the pristine glacier and spring-fed rivers/streams. However, due to rapid population growth and in order to…
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The walnuts grown in Jammu and Kashmir enjoyed strong demand in the recent past, both in the national and international markets. However, after walnuts from California, Chile and China entered…
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Introduction Livestock rearing is indispensable to rural economies everywhere. J&K too is no exception. In Kashmir, besides the milch cattle, sheep farming has all along been part of farming traditions.…
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The pharmaceutical business, like every other sector of the economy, has also grown exponentially over the years in J&K. While previously there were only a few chemists’ shops dealing in…
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“Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” – W.H. Auden The overuse of local natural resources has, for the last two decades in rural village settings, contributed to…
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By Mukhtar Dar Introduction Kashmir, famed for its breathtaking views, beautiful landscapes and magnificent lakes/water bodies, attracts tourists from all over the world. The tourism sector of Kashmir provides ample…
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By Mukhtar Dar Introduction Since the dawn of the industrial age, technology has been lightening the burden of the farming sector, and has enabled the farmers to adopt different methods…
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Mukhtar Dar The subsequent COVID-19 lockdowns shrank avenues of labour employment, thereby impacting the livelihoods of the unorganized and unskilled workforce of the country. However, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment…
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Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) states that improper disposal of Bio-Medical Waste (BMW) can cause the following diseases: Parasitic Infections, Lung Infections, Skin infections, HIV and Hepatitis B and C Viruses, Candida, Meningitis and…
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