Prioritise Elected Representatives

The directive by the Jammu and Kashmir Government, instructing all Government officers and officials to accord priority to elected representatives in public offices and official interactions, is a significant step towards reinforcing the democratic process…

Expedite CAMPA Implementation

The sluggish pace of expenditure and afforestation efforts under the Compensatory Afforestation Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) in Jammu and Kashmir is deeply concerning. With only two months left in the financial year 2024-25, a…

Expressway for Connectivity and Development

The Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Greenfield Expressway, a monumental infrastructure project, is poised to transform the socio-economic landscape of the entire northern India. With the entire 144-kilometre stretch in Jammu and Kashmir expected to be completed by March…

Uniform Toll Policy

The announcement by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari regarding the Government’s initiative to implement a uniform toll policy is a significant step toward addressing the long-standing grievances of highway users in the country. Over the past…

The Unfinished Guzhama Bridge

The Guzhama bridge, intended to connect Ganderbal and Bandipora, remains a glaring symbol of administrative inefficiency and neglect. Fifteen years have passed since its inception, yet the project remains incomplete, leaving thousands of residents to…

Under Utilisation of Tourism Funds

The revelation by the Union Tourism Ministry in the Lok Sabha regarding the underutilisation of funds allocated for tourism projects in Jammu and Kashmir under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme is a matter of serious concern.…

Enhancing Pilgrim Services

The introduction of an exclusive helicopter booking quota for senior citizens and specially-abled pilgrims by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board is a welcome move that reflects the Board’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.…

Challenges Plaguing Gram Nyayalayas

The concept of Gram Nyayalayas, or village courts, was envisioned as a groundbreaking step towards providing accessible and affordable justice to rural citizens. Designed to ensure that legal recourse is not a privilege confined to…

JDA’s Crisis of Accountability

The ongoing investigation into the missing files from the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) has exposed a troubling pattern of negligence, favouritism, and potential corruption within the institution. Despite the registration of an FIR and the…