Need to enhance water availability
Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with dry conditions since the past many months now and the result of such scenario has meant that many areas across the UT are facing with acute shortage of potable water. Many areas across the region which are fed through various drinking water schemes using local springs and streams for […]
Importance of agriculture
Agriculture sector in Jammu and Kashmir holds immense potential and requires focused attention. The sector has the prospect to turn the region into a self-sufficient zone with least dependence on the centre for almost all its needs and requirements. One such progressive scheme that has helped to turn the agricultural sector into a blooming model […]
Maintaining green cover is essential
Large scale urbanization and infrastructure expansion across Kashmir is leading to depletion of forest cover at a rapid pace. This phenomenon is leaving an indelible mark on the environment in Kashmir as we are witnessing tremendous season and weather pattern changes. As of now Kashmir’s green cover has witnessed a noticeable retreat. The region has […]
Youth’s potential need to be channelized
Countries like India can boast about having a huge chunk of population that stands in their prime youth. Presently, the country’s youth population is quite significant. As of 2026, the young population is approximately 351 million, which accounts for around 23.79% of the total population. Today youth are facing many issues. The challenges vary from […]
Let us work to save the environment
The unprecedented increase in temperatures during summer and extreme harsh winters have set alarm bells ringing in Jammu and Kashmir as experts feel that a great environmental crisis is likely to unfold as most of the regions glaciers are witnessing fast depletion. What is ironic to note is that almost 30 percent of the region’s […]
NATO faces a tough challenge
US President Donald Trump’s over ambitious plans to seize control of Greenland is raising huge political storms with various countries even sensing it as an end of the 12 nation alliance, NATO. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to seize control of Greenland as he sees emergence of China and Russia as two potential powers […]
Kashmir’s Handicrafts hold immense potential
Just the other day Chief Minister Omar Abdullah unveiled the Handicrafts and Handloom Department’s Calendar-2026, which is being promoted as a visual tribute celebrating the timeless craft traditions of Kashmir. Handicrafts, especially from Kashmir Valley have been one of the key attractions for tourists and visitors to the valley. The region is renowned for its […]
Steady growth
Maintaining a steady growth during these days when the world economy and trade is shrinking and witnessing a slump means that the planning and policies that are followed have to be extraordinary. The policies followed by India need a mention here as it seems evident from the fact that India is projected to grow at […]
Managing Population growth
The increase in population level in any region is considered a burden on natural and other resources. Though this seems true to some extent but an expanding population also marks a substantial growth in human resources. This statement may seem to be working in the developed nations but the emerging and developing economies like ours […]
Skilling the youth
Skills in today’s world act as a passport for our youth to secure jobs as Industry norms across the world have changed drastically. Skills needed to secure jobs across various sectors keep on updating and the new generation has to remain abreast with such changes and keep on improvising on their skills. It is lack […]