Need to focus on changing weather patterns
The Himalayan region has been witnessing huge changes for many years now and the climate in various states and regions too is having an impact ranging from increased downpour to change in temperatures during summer as well as winter seasons. What we are witnessing here may be the same change that has already set in […]
The city needs a breather
From the past several years an effort is being made to ensure that most of routes in Srinagar and elsewhere are provided with e-mode of transport. Be it e-rickshaw or e-buses we see lot of such vehicles making rounds of the city roads. Last year as well as this year also several fleets of e-buses […]
Promoting local industry
The import of sheep from various states and regions to Jammu and Kashmir is always making news. For many reasons the sheep imports are growing with every passing day and one of the foremost reason is that majority of the population in Jammu and Kashmir consume meat which increases the imports every year. Since sheep […]
Empowering women entrepreneurs
One of the key tasks the government has taken into hand is empowering of women entrepreneurs across Jammu and Kashmir. For this various schemes and projects are being pursued to encourage women in the Self Help Groups from various districts across the UT. These groups are scripting numerous success stories towards transforming their lives and […]
Lighting up households
Power issues and the reforms the sector needs have been always making news in Jammu and Kashmir. The region which is dependent on most of its power needs on imports from the northern grid has been witnessing huge losses over the years and the subsequent governments have failed to address this crucial issue. The various […]
Involve youth in agriculture sector
With the growing population and increased number of visitors arriving in the valley, the demand for fresh vegetables and fruits is witnessing an upward trend. Though this is a positive development but the demand and supply principle is making things uncomfortable as the Kashmir valley is mainly dependent on its supplies from various parts of […]
Sports miracle
Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing turmoil for almost three decades now. During this period one of the key causalities has become the sports activities. This sphere had witnessed such neglect that the sports lovers in the region could not get themselves associated with various sports activities. Since the youth here is quite outgoing and […]
Benefitting the society
As the local bodies elections are being held in Jammu and Kashmir the enthusiasm with which people are already speaking about it predicts a good participation of people in this democratic exercise. Interestingly, Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing generous help from the centre as various sectors have found a mention in the budgetary allocations […]
Dairy farming needs promotion
Jammu and Kashmir is an agrarian region, the agriculture sector contributes 16.18 per cent to the UT’s GDP, of which dairy sector constitutes more than one-third. This implies that the region offers huge scope for promotion of various other related activities as well. As most areas in Jammu and Kashmir are hilly and also have […]
Securing our future
The rising instances of drug abuse are being reported day in and day out. Not only is the administration ensuring some strict measures to control this menace but the law enforcing agencies too are putting in their effort to restrict the increased incidence of drug abuse. Though activities like awareness modules are being worked on […]