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Collective Action Beats Drugs

The proposed 100-day campaign under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan can be seen as an important and timely effort to address one of the most serious social challenges facing the region. Drug abuse is not only a matter of law enforcement or public health. It also affects families, weakens communities, and places the future of many young…
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One Student, One Tree

The “One Student-One Tree” call carries a significance that goes far beyond a plantation slogan. It speaks to a larger truth that environmental protection can no longer remain the exclusive responsibility of governments, departments, or…

Budget Session Ends Smoothly

The recently concluded Budget Session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly offered an encouraging picture of democratic functioning and legislative engagement in the Union Territory. More than a routine constitutional exercise, the…

D-BRAP Needs Full Push

The District Business Reforms Action Plan 2025 offers Jammu and Kashmir a valuable opportunity to strengthen governance in a way that supports both citizens and businesses. While such reform initiatives are often discussed mainly in terms…

Public Complaints See Action

The progress made under the JK Samadhan portal offers a positive and reassuring picture of how digital governance can strengthen public service delivery in Jammu and Kashmir. In any administration, a grievance redressal system is more…

Tourism Zones Need Discipline

The discussion around tourism growth in Jammu and Kashmir is becoming increasingly important, not only in terms of visitor arrivals and infrastructure expansion but also in relation to how development is being managed in ecologically and…