JK Policy Institute
We are committed to utilizing evidence-based approaches to advance policy advocacy, aiming for a long-lasting, sustainable impact on the future. This humble initiative, powered by a diverse team, has worked on the ground and generated knowledge across various subjects related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. By collaborating with communities and other institutions to promote sustainability initiatives, our objective is to foster a shared commitment to sustainability.
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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The one million Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in India have played a pivotal role in improving healthcare access by increasing institutional deliveries and vaccination rates, and by bringing essential…
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India, the largest democracy in the world, is known for its vibrant and multifaceted electoral system. The foundation of Indian democracy lies in its regular elections, where citizens exercise their…
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As Jammu and Kashmir gears up for its Legislative Assembly elections, manifestos are set to play a pivotal role. These elections, to be held in three phases from September 18…
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Always under the spotlight for the politics concerning this region, the vital human geography of Kashmir has never really got the kind of primacy it deserves. While a lot has been written in praise of its scenic splendour, not much focus is accorded to the elements responsible for its natural magnificence – its climate, the geography, and its interactions with the people, and vice versa.
This is perhaps why this place has not attracted the kind of scholarship it should ideally have given its geological past – of being a place desiccated from water – of an ancient lake called Sati-Sara, or having been part of the Tethys Ocean.
Even in global concerns vis-à -vis climate change, Kashmir rarely finds a mention. This is despite this region being situated within the world’s highest mountain range— the Himalayas, which are vital to the global climate, and dictate & determine the human geography & political economy of billions not only in the Indian subcontinent but the entire South Asia.
With all these observations, fears & doubts in mind, JK Policy Institute’s work is focused on SUSTAINABILITY and other matters concerning the human geography of the region.
