JK Policy Institute
Kashmir, known for its natural beauty, might face a serious environmental problem. While its beautiful landscapes still attract tourists, the air in the region tells a worrying story. Thick smog…
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Introduction: Around 2013, Doodhpathri, a bowl-shaped valley in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, located in the Budgam district, was introduced to the tourism map. Over the years, this…
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Introduction: Improper disposal of garbage waste in the panchayats and municipalities of the Kashmir Valley is attracting wild animals into human habitations, leading to an increased risk of problematic interactions…
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The Kashmir Valley has recently been witnessing an increased number of fire incidents, affecting both residential and natural areas. One of the recent fire incidents in a wetland at Pampore…
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Introduction In Delhi, the crisp winter air brings anything but joy. Every year, as the temperature drops, a thick, toxic smog blankets the city, turning it into an open-air gas…
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India is confronting increasingly extreme and frequent weather patterns, underscoring that climate change is no longer a distant issue but an urgent crisis demanding immediate action. This scenario raises critical…
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The Kashmir Valley is a major producer of a variety of agricultural products, including saffron, apples, almonds, peaches, and more. Among these, walnuts are produced in large quantities. However, cultivating…
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Pollution from plastics has become a serious global crisis, posing an unprecedented threat to marine life, human health, and the environment. While plastics serve numerous purposes, their indiscriminate use and…
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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…
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The Himalayas are one of the highest mountain ranges in the world, separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. However, this beautiful mountain range has faced several ecological issues,…
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Traditionally, environmental issues have remained underrepresented in electoral politics worldwide. However, with climate change now a looming reality, environmental concerns are gaining traction both within nations and on global platforms…
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Over the past 20 years, there has been an increased number of man-animal conflict cases in the Kashmir Valley, with terrible consequences for both human and animal life. Recently, you…
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