The Swachh Bharat Mission continues to inspire innovative initiatives across India and Srinagar has emerged as a remarkable example of sustainable urban development through the creation of an eco-friendly garden based on the 3R concept — Reduce Reuse and Recycle. Developed in the heart of the city this unique green space demonstrates how waste materials…
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NASHA MUKT JAMMU & KASHMIR: A COLLECTIVE FIGHT AGAINST DRUG ABUSE
Drug abuse has emerged as one of the most serious social challenges facing communities across the world. Jammu and Kashmir is no exception. In recent years, concerns regarding the increasing use of narcotics among young people have grown significantly, prompting authorities, community leaders, educators and civil society organisations to take coordinated action. Recognising the need…
PRESERVING KASHMIR’S NATURAL HERITAGE: DAL LAKE, WULAR AND FOREST CONSERVATION
Kashmir has long been described as paradise on earth, a phrase that risks sounding worn out until one stand at the edge of Dal Lake at dawn or watches the vast expanse of Wular Lake shimmer under a changing sky. These landscapes are not merely scenic backdrops; they are living systems that have shaped Kashmiri…
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE KASHMIR VALLEY
The Kashmir Valley, celebrated for its breathtaking beauty and deep cultural traditions, has also been shaped by the role of infrastructure in influencing its social and economic direction. Situated in the Himalayas with enormous possibilities for growth, the Kashmir valley has long dealt with the challenges of distance, weather and circumstances that slowed progress. Yet,…