JK Policy Institute
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…
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The Himalayan mountain range is known for its mountains and wildlife worldwide. However, this beautiful mountain range is often affected by humans in one way or another, be it in…
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Introduction Nestled between the mighty Himalayas, Kashmir is often celebrated as the “Paradise on Earth”, with its pristine water bodies, snow-capped mountains, lush green meadows, and clean air. Yet beneath…
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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,…
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Kashmir is known for its rivers and lakes worldwide, which act as a lifeline for the valley. These rivers as well as tributaries support both human and animal life in…
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The Hangul, scientifically known as Cervus hanglu ssp. hanglu, is a Kashmiri deer species facing a severe threat to its survival due to a combination of factors, primarily driven by…
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Forests play a significant role in preserving biodiversity, balancing the ecological system, and helping in reducing the adverse impacts of climate change. From supplying oxygen to acting as carbon sequestration,…
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Kashmir has beautiful aquatic ecosystems, which used to be a safe haven for many local fish species. These fish species are now facing a serious threat of decline. This scary…
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As the world’s population continues to grow exponentially, so does the scale of associated negative by-products and externalities in the environment. Among the bunch of degenerative implications of overpopulation is…
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The Kashmir Himalayas harbor a distinctive and rich ecosystem teeming with diverse flora and fauna. Renowned for its national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and vibrant wildlife, the region, unfortunately, faces mounting…
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Kashmir Valley is known for its beautiful lakes all around the world. One of the lakes which is considered a gem lake in Kashmir is Dal Lake. The lake is…
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The Himalayas in Asia are some of the youngest mountains on Earth; formed 50 Ma ago due to the closure of the neo-Tethys sea and the subsequent collision of the…
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