JKPI EXPLAINS: Pastoralism is the answer to the climate change, food and energy crises of the future. It is time to amplify the voice, value and visibility for India's vulnerable pastoral heritage. Dept of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Min of FAH&D PMO India Office of LG J&K Office of Chief Minister, J&K UN Sustainable Development Group 🇺🇳 Dr. Smruti Smita Mohapatra Samal

With no dedicated disaster management institutions, Jammu and Kashmir relies heavily on external agencies, keeping its response reactive rather than proactive. गृहमंत्री कार्यालय, HMO India PMO India Office of LG J&K Office of Chief Minister, J&K jkpi.org/expanding-disa…

Establishing a state-level Multi-Hazard Research and Monitoring Centre, backed by stronger local capacity, real-time early warning systems, and safer development practices, is vital to breaking the cycle of recurring, preventable disasters and ensuring long-term resilience.

No dredging in five years, no restored wetlands, no alternate flood channel, only unanswered questions about Kashmir’s flood preparedness. jkpi.org/testing-the-li…

While NH-701A is envisioned as a catalyst for connectivity, trade, and regional development it simultaneously poses a threat to the ecological security of one of the Himalayas’ most fragile mountain ecosystems. jkpi.org/the-magam-sura… Office of LG J&K Office of Chief Minister, J&K Nitin Gadkari

“My journey with news began early, through my grandfather’s radio, Rahim Bab’s shop, Gurjit Ma’am’s guidance at All India Radio, Naeem Saheb’s support in politics, and Sankarshan Thakur’s writings.” Javaid Trali jkpi.org/from-my-grandf…

Informal markets show a clear divide: some vendors are stable, others face insecurity, harassment & eviction despite their vital role. Weak enforcement & power gaps keep them vulnerable. Ministry of Labour & Employment, GoI Ministry of Finance PMO India गृहमंत्री कार्यालय, HMO India Office of LG J&K jkpi.org/negotiating-su…

Kashmir’s age-old crafts, woven with culture and memory, are under strain from modernisation and a changing climate. jkpi.org/the-impact-of-… Ministry of Culture Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts Department of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir Ministry of Textiles PMO India Office of LG J&K Office of Chief Minister, J&K

For Kashmir, climate litigation could serve as a turning point. The region’s vulnerabilities are layered and the absence of robust climate adaptation planning leaves citizens exposed to disasters. jkpi.org/the-role-of-cl… MoEF&CC Office of Chief Minister, J&K Office of LG J&K UN Climate Change UN Sustainable Development Group 🇺🇳 SDG2030

Behind every productive economy lies invisible labour -- the unpaid care work of women. From cooking to childcare, this labour fuels social reproduction and supports wage earners, yet it is dismissed as ‘not real work.’  jkpi.org/the-price-of-c… UN Women UN Women India UN Sustainable Development Group 🇺🇳

Although countless debates have spilled over the diplomatic, strategic, and theological dimensions of the Kashmir question, the region’s inherent characteristics are often overlooked, despite their enormity in defining the war theatre. jkpi.org/between-chinar…

Kashmir’s apple industry faces more than just seasonal harvests; every year, floods and landslides along the Jammu–Srinagar highway leave tonnes of fruit stranded and growers’ livelihoods at risk. Road repairs alone aren’t enough. What the Valley needs is a climate-resilient

Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), as an institution, was envisioned as a beacon of opportunity for a region historically deprived of access to quality higher education. Yet today, it finds itself at the center of an intensifying controversy, marked by administrative

We wish to inform our followers that the official website of the Jammu Kashmir Policy Institute (JKPI) has been compromised in a cyberattack. We faced similar attempts last month but managed to stop them. Our team is working to restore the site and strengthen security. We’ll

JKPI Website Restored. We are pleased to announce that the official Jammu Kashmir Policy Institute (JKPI) website is now fully back online. Recent cyberattacks had temporarily disrupted access, but our team has worked diligently to restore the site and implement stronger

Kashmiris are increasingly engaging in agriculture and horticulture, driving a wave of rural enterprise and innovation. With this growth comes a demand for modern technologies and sustainable farming practices, both requiring solid financial backing. To meet these needs, many

The Army Medical Corps (AMC) has played a consistent role in delivering healthcare across Jammu and Kashmir, often working in difficult and remote areas. Guided by the principles of medical ethics and public service, AMC personnel provide essential medical and veterinary support

Despite rapid expansion in enrolment and institutions, higher education in Jammu and Kashmir continues to face deep structural challenges. The region has widened access but still struggles with weak governance, chronic faculty shortages, limited research capacity, and a

This paper examines the evolving role of climate change education in the 21st century, arguing that classrooms must function as “climate labs” where students acquire scientific understanding, critical thinking skills, interdisciplinary perspectives, and the emotional capacity to

Livestock is the lifeline of J&K’s rural economy, yet farmers continue to struggle with a severe shortage of veterinarians, limited hospitals, and poor emergency access. With only 19 veterinary hospitals and nearly 8,000 animals per veterinarian, delayed treatment and high costs