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Protecting J&K’s Water Heritage

The warning over Jammu and Kashmir’s shrinking lakes cannot be brushed aside simply because the first assessment came from satellite imagery. Wetlands are among the region’s most valuable natural assets. They absorb floodwaters, recharge groundwater, support wildlife, sustain livelihoods and protect towns and villages from ecological stress. Any…
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QR-Enabled Anganwadi Centres

The decision to introduce QR Code-based Anganwadi Centres across Jammu and Kashmir is a promising attempt to bring transparency and public accountability into one of the most important grassroots welfare systems. Anganwadi Centres are not…

Homes for Urban Poor

A permanent home can change the direction of a family’s life. For low-income households, it brings relief from rent, protection from insecure living conditions and the confidence to plan for education, healthcare and a better future. This…

Investing in Rural Futures

Rural infrastructure is where development becomes visible to ordinary people. A sanctioned project may look impressive in an official file, but for a farmer waiting for irrigation, a family needing safe drinking water or a village seeking…

Investing in Rural Futures

Rural infrastructure is where development becomes visible to ordinary people. A sanctioned project may look impressive in an official file, but for a farmer waiting for irrigation, a family needing safe drinking water or a village seeking…

J&K’s Cinematic Future

The response to the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir has been remarkable. With 875 film submissions from nearly 50 countries, IFFJK 2026 has attracted the kind of global attention that many new festivals take years…

Ethical Tourism for J&K

Tourism is one of Jammu and Kashmir’s greatest strengths, but its success cannot be judged only by rising visitor numbers, full hotels or crowded destinations. The real test is whether tourism protects the region’s natural beauty,…

From Degrees to Careers

For thousands of young people in Jammu and Kashmir, the journey from college to a secure livelihood remains far more difficult than it should be. A degree may open the first door, but without opportunities, skills and access to employers,…