World Youth Skills Day, observed on July 15, emphasizes equipping youth with essential skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Jammu and Kashmir, with its young population, benefits significantly from vocational education and skill development initiatives. This helps empower youth, boost entrepreneurship, and promote economic growth, especially in tourism and digital sectors, fostering innovation and community welfare.
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YOUR CHOICE DEFINES YOUR DESTINY: THE BURHAN WANI LESSON
“The choices we make define our future. While education and hard work create opportunities , violence and extremism only lead to destruction.” Every generation has young people who inspire society through education innovation sports public service and entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, history also records individuals who chose the path of violence and extremism sacrificing their own futures…
WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOUR: SAFEGUARDING THE CHILDHOOD OF KASHMIR’S FUTURE GENERATION
On June 12, World Day Against Child Labour raises awareness about children’s rights to education and safety. Despite progress, child labour persists, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, due to socio-economic hardships. Efforts require collective participation to ensure children can attend school, build futures, and avoid exploitative work environments, fostering societal growth.
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…
BIPIN RAWAT STADIUM IN BARAMULLA GETS NEW FACILITIES, BRINGING FRESH HOPE FOR KASHMIR CRICKET
The scenic town of Baramulla in North Kashmir is witnessing a new wave of sporting optimism as the Bipin Rawat Stadium receives upgraded facilities and modern floodlights. The development has sparked excitement among local cricketers, coaches, and sports enthusiasts who believe the upgraded infrastructure can transform the region into a major cricketing hub in Jammu…
NATIONAL YOUTH DAY AND THE QUIET STRENGTH OF KASHMIRI YOUTH
National Youth Day arrives each year as a reminder but in Kashmir it feels less like a formal observance and more like a moment of reflection. Observed on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, the day speaks of youth as a moral force—strong in character, disciplined in thought and committed to service. In the Valley,…
ARMY GOODWILL SCHOOLS: SHAPING KASHMIR’S FUTURE WITH KNOWLEDGE AND INTEGRITY
Amid Kashmir’s towering mountains and turbulent history, education has emerged as a powerful tool of transformation. Leading this change are the Army Goodwill Schools, established under Operation Sadbhavana by the Indian Army. These schools have been instrumental in nurturing young minds, bridging divides and empowering communities across the region for over two decades. What began…
THE CHANGING FACE OF KASHMIR’S ART AND CRAFT
Kashmir is admired across the world for its breathtaking natural beauty and the true essence of the region also lives in its centuries-old traditions of art and craftsmanship. For generations, the valley has been home to artisans who mastered delicate weaving of Pashmina, the intricate carving of walnut wood and the colorful detailing of papier…
ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN KASHMIR
Economic empowerment in Kashmir means enabling individuals and communities to control resources, make financial decisions and improve livelihoods. Entrepreneurship, starting and managing businesses, is a key catalyst for this empowerment. Amid Kashmir’s unique socio-political challenges, entrepreneurship fosters economic revival and social progress by creating jobs and diversifying beyond traditional agriculture and tourism. Both men and…
FROM DETERMINATION TO VICTORY: GEN BIPIN RAWAT FENCING CHAMPIONSHIP INSPIRES A GENERATION IN KUPWARA
The quiet, picturesque town of Kupwara, nestled in the majestic valleys of North Kashmir, recently transformed into a vibrant epicenter of youth energy, discipline, and national spirit. Over the course of three electrifying days — from October 3 to 5 — the Gen Bipin Rawat Fencing Championship unfolded at the Vajr Fencing Node, Maidan-e-Azam, capturing…
میری زندگی، میری یاد
میرا نام فاروق احمد لون ہے، اور میری عمر 20 سال ہے۔ میں کشمیر کے لولاب کے ایک چھوٹے سے گاؤں میں اپنے والدین، دو بڑی بہنوں اور ایک چھوٹے بھائی کے ساتھ رہتا ہوں۔ زندگی آسان نہیں رہی۔ بڑے ہو کر، میرے والد واحد کمانے والے تھے، جو ہماری مدد کے لیے عجیب و…
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