GULMARG: FROM CONFLICT ZONE TO GLOBAL SKI DESTINATION — ASIA’S RISING WINTER CROWN

Gulmarg, situated in the Himalayas, has transformed from a conflict-prone area into a premier skiing destination in Asia. With significant infrastructure development, including Asia’s longest ski drag lift and a Ski Training Centre, it is harnessing its natural assets. This evolution promotes sustainable year-round tourism, creating economic opportunities while preserving its fragile ecology.

JAMMU AND KASHMIR: TRANSFORMATION THROUGH GOVERNANCE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND STABILITY

Jammu and Kashmir are undergoing a phase of transformation that marks a clear departure from the patterns that shaped its recent past. The changes initiated after 2019 altered the region’s administrative and economic trajectory, creating conditions for deeper integration with national systems and more responsive governance. What was once characterized by constrained policy making and…