Roadmap for Terror Free J&K

The Union Home Minister’s high-level security review meeting in New Delhi marked a decisive step forward in the Government’s commitment to eradicating terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir. With the ambitious ‘Roadmap for 2025’ on the…

Never-Ending Akhnoor Road

The Jammu-Akhnoor four-laning project envisioned as a cornerstone of infrastructure development in Jammu and Kashmir under the Prime Minister’s Development Package of 2015, has become emblematic of delays, inefficiencies and lack of accountability. Despite its…

Critical Minor Mineral Survey

Preparing District Survey Reports and Replenishment Studies for minor minerals is not merely a bureaucratic formality but a critical prerequisite for sustainable mining and environmental conservation. However, the recent developments in Jammu and Kashmir’s Geology…

Digital Upskilling of ASHAs

The digital revolution has transformed healthcare globally, and India is no exception. However, the vast rural-urban divide remains one of the biggest barriers to equitable healthcare delivery. At the heart of rural India’s healthcare system…

Balancing Diplomacy and Security

India has adopted a multi-faceted approach in its relations with neighbouring countries. India’s stance on its relationship with Pakistan has remained consistent-peaceful and cooperative ties are contingent upon the absence of terrorism. External Affairs Minister’s…

Kashmir’s Floriculture Potential

The imminent rail connectivity to Kashmir represents a transformative opportunity for the region, especially for its burgeoning floriculture sector. In a recent meeting chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the potential of Jammu and Kashmir’s…

Growing Drug Abuse in J&K

The UT of Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with an escalating drug menace that poses a significant challenge to public health and safety. Recent data presented in Parliament underscores the alarming scale of this issue:…

Plight of J&K Engineers

The persistent neglect of Jammu and Kashmir’s engineers underscores a systemic failure that jeopardises the morale and efficacy of a critical workforce. Despite years of assurances, the promise of Assured Career Progression for engineers remains…

Empowering Villages

The vision of a developed India hinges on the growth and empowerment of its villages. As President Droupadi Murmu aptly highlighted during the National Panchayat Awards ceremony, rural development is not just a desirable goal…