Mukhtar Dar

Author

Mukhtar Dar

Mukhtar specializes in development communication. He holds a first class degree in Journalism from the media school of Islamic University of Science and technology, Pulwama. He has anchored, edited and presented programs at Peshkadam– a community radio platform. Known for his relentless efforts to record the grievances of the public from the remotest of areas, he aspires to be the voice for the voiceless. Dedicated to performing concrete and impactful work from ground zero, this soft-spoken young man uses ICT most creatively and effectively.

Unemployment in J&K: Rising Challenges and the Need for Economic Transformation
1024 683 Mukhtar Dar

Introduction: The Indian economy has undergone significant transformations over the past few decades. Despite global economic challenges, the country has achieved an average growth rate of over 6%; however, unemployment…

read more
Faith and Heritage: The Future of Religious Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir
1024 768 Mukhtar Dar

Introduction: In recent years, religious tourism has gained global momentum due to its growing significance as a sustainable source of income. Unlike conventional tourism, which often relies on resources prone…

read more
Improper carcass disposal in Kashmir: A public health and environmental crisis
1024 755 Mukhtar Dar

Introduction India accounts for 15% of the global animal population and has the highest number of cattle worldwide. The Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics report for 2021 states that there are…

read more
The growth and challenges of Kashmir’s Poultry Farming
1024 776 Mukhtar Dar

Introduction Over the past two decades, poultry farming has emerged as a significant livelihood for many unemployed youth in Kashmir, responding to the growing demand for chicken. Currently, about 10,000…

read more
The impact of brick kilns on Budgam’s environment and agriculture
1024 684 Mukhtar Dar

Introduction In an effort to combat air pollution, the Union Environment Ministry issued a notification on February 22, 2022, mandating brick kiln owners to convert to eco-friendly zigzag technology within…

read more
Kashmir’s inland waterways: A path to economic and touristic transformation
1024 789 Mukhtar Dar

In 1949, Jawaharlal Nehru visited the United States and received the kind of reception that suits a national hero. However, his welcome in the United States paled in comparison to…

read more
Evolution and challenges of Panchayat Raj System in Jammu and Kashmir – an overview
998 686 Mukhtar Dar

Introduction The local governance system, known as the Panchayat Raj System, in Jammu and Kashmir has undergone various stages over time. The commitment to initiate the village Panchayats system can…

read more
Challenges and solutions in waste management: A case study of rural Jammu and Kashmir
1024 546 Mukhtar Dar

The beautiful streams, lanes, and roads of rural Jammu and Kashmir, along with its verdant slopes and plains, are increasingly being polluted by waste. Despite government-formulated strategies and strict guidelines,…

read more
Risks of unchecked mining to trout fish in Jammu and Kashmir
1020 766 Mukhtar Dar

In the past decade, different fish varieties including Trout and Mahaseer were plentiful in the pristine glacier and spring-fed rivers/streams. However, due to rapid population growth and in order to…

read more
J&K’s struggling walnut industry needs immediate attention if it is to remain globally competitive
612 572 Mukhtar Dar

The walnuts grown in Jammu and Kashmir enjoyed strong demand in the recent past, both in the national and international markets. However, after walnuts from California, Chile and China entered…

read more
Chopans: Pastoralists of Kashmir who sustain sheep farming in Kashmir
1024 554 Mukhtar Dar

Introduction Livestock rearing is indispensable to rural economies everywhere. J&K too is no exception. In Kashmir, besides the milch cattle, sheep farming has all along been part of farming traditions.…

read more
 A brief analysis of ‘spurious and substandard drugs’ in J&K
670 466 Mukhtar Dar

The pharmaceutical business, like every other sector of the economy, has also grown exponentially over the years in J&K. While previously there were only a few chemists’ shops dealing in…

read more
  • 1
  • 2