JK Policy Institute

Advocating for sustainability
Why Does Ethics in Bird Watching Matter?
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Every year, World Migratory Bird Day is observed on May 13, when birders from around the world come together to enjoy birding. It is actually an awareness programme aimed at…

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Gujjars & Bakarwals on the margins of the healthcare system
1024 685 Zahoor Ahmad Dar

It is important to explore or describe a community or group statistically. Numbers matter because it brings to light the significant aspects of that group, their problems, demands, and aspirations.…

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Now that the world’s first cloned Pashmina goat is no more, scientists in Kashmir should explore animal cloning more seriously than ever
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Noori, the world’s first cloned Pashmina goat, died in Kashmir in March 2023. Noori was cloned in March 2012 by a team of scientists at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural…

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Women in Leadership Roles: An Epic Underrepresentation
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For decades, women have been fighting for equal representation and opportunities in leadership positions, and the battle continues to this day. Women’s equal participation and leadership in political and public…

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Use of technology and astronomical calculations for moon sightings: Accepted in Saudi, Malaysia and Indonesia, why not here?
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“It’s political, it’s always been. So rather than attributing it to matters of faith, one has to look at these fights among the clerics over the moon sightings as something…

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School Infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir — An Analysis
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Introduction The success and economic development of nations are determined by their educational systems. Since independence, India has been continuously progressing in the education field. There is a direct relationship…

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Understanding Recent Trends in Violent Crime in Kashmir
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From petty theft, sexual abuse, cyberbullying, drug trafficking, and organized gangs to the alarming rise in homicides, Kashmir Valley is seeing a surge in violent crime.  According to the National…

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Kashmir and India’s G20 Presidency
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Introduction of  G20 and its working The G20 comprises the majority of the biggest economies, both in developed and emerging nations representing approximately 90% of the world’s GDP, 75%-80% of…

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Glee and woe of lithium deposits in Reasi district of J&K
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Recent data from NASA indicates that the last eight years have been the hottest on record. The results have already begun to show, with major floods in many regions of…

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Role of Women in the Shawl Industry of Kashmir
1024 577 Murchana Goswami

The shawl industry of Kashmir has a rich history and is known for manufacturing some of the finest shawls around the world. These shawls are a symbol of elegance and…

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