We are committed to utilizing evidence-based approaches to advance policy advocacy, aiming for a long-lasting, sustainable impact on the future. This humble initiative, powered by a diverse team, has worked on the ground and generated knowledge across various subjects related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. By collaborating with communities and other institutions to promote sustainability initiatives, our objective is to foster a shared commitment to sustainability.

Eurasian Otter: From extinction in Kashmir to its recent sighting in the Chenab River
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The Eurasian otter, also known as the common otter, belongs to the Mustelidae family and thrives in a semi-aquatic habitat. With its sleek, elongated body, webbed feet, and a dense…

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Hangul’s endangered existence: Challenges and conservation strategies
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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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Empowering rural women: Catalysts of change in India’s rural development
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Rural development in India is a multifaceted and complex challenge that mandates active engagement of multiple stakeholders. Among these, women are key catalysts of economic and development agenda whose role…

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Kashmir’s unrelenting struggle for reliable electricity
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As the crisp winter breeze sweeps through the picturesque Kashmir Valley, residents brace themselves for a recurring challenge: power outages. Amidst the stunning natural beauty that graces this region lies…

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Always under the spotlight for the politics concerning this region, the vital human geography of Kashmir has never really got the kind of primacy it deserves. While a lot has been written in praise of its scenic splendour, not much focus is accorded to the elements responsible for its natural magnificence – its climate, the geography, and its interactions with the people, and vice versa.
This is perhaps why this place has not attracted the kind of scholarship it should ideally have given its geological past – of being a place desiccated from water – of an ancient lake called Sati-Sara, or having been part of the Tethys Ocean.
Even in global concerns vis-à-vis climate change, Kashmir rarely finds a mention. This is despite this region being situated within the world’s highest mountain range— the Himalayas, which are vital to the global climate, and dictate & determine the human geography & political economy of billions not only in the Indian subcontinent but the entire South Asia.
With all these observations, fears & doubts in mind, JK Policy Institute’s work is focused on SUSTAINABILITY and other matters concerning the human geography of the region.