JK Policy Institute
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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As per the latest data from 2022, around 908.8 million people in India reside in rural areas. Similarly, there are 6,850 villages in Jammu and Kashmir, home to about 9.1…
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By Mukhtar Dar and Dr. Smruti Smita Mohapatra Introduction Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed a massive increase in dairy production for the last five years. Jammu & Kashmir has set…
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In 2022, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists to preserve and enhance the livelihoods of nomads, semi-nomads, and pastoralists. The Food…
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Kashmir faces numerous ongoing economic challenges, with a significant issue being the shortage of skilled workers. This deficiency hampers economic growth and development. Despite Kashmir’s substantial potential in tourism, agriculture,…
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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…
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As India undergoes rapid urbanization, its cities are confronting a significant environmental and public health issue – the urban heat island (UHI) effect. This phenomenon, characterized by higher temperatures in…
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Every individual is entitled to basic rights and access to fair justice. However, access to these rights is constrained for many people due to various disabilities. Persons with disabilities face…
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Introduction As a rapidly developing nation, India faces multifaceted challenges in its journey toward effective governance. Public administration, policy formulation, and governance are pivotal in shaping the nation’s trajectory. The…
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Introduction In recent years, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed unprecedented tourist footfall, with the valley welcoming approximately 20.2 million tourists (including nearly 50,000 foreign visitors) in 2023. However, this increased…
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Introduction Floriculture, the art and science of cultivating flowers for commercial purposes, has emerged as a lucrative venture globally, and India stands at the forefront of this booming industry. With…
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Climate change, once perceived as a distant spectre, now manifests as a pressing local and global crisis. The intensification of extreme weather events, escalating greenhouse gas emissions, and burgeoning socio-economic…
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