Tag: #PolicyReform

Reservation Debate Heats Up: Lone Highlights Marginalization of Kashmiris

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Reservation Debate Heats Up: Lone Highlights Marginalization of Kashmiris

Sajad Lone Criticizes J&K Reservation Policy, Calls It a “Post-Dated Cheque for Disaster” In a passionate address to the Assembly on Thursday, Sajad Gani Lone, president of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference and MLA from Handwara, raised serious concerns about the marginalization of Kashmiri-speaking residents under the current reservation policy. Lone described the framework as deeply inequitable, warning that it could lead to long-term social disempowerment for the community. Declining Representation of Kashmiri Speakers Lone presented data highlighting the systematic decline in Kashmiri representation in prestigious positions, particularly in…

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The Time To Act Is Now: Protect Mountains States from Climate Crisis

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The Time To Act Is Now: Protect Mountains States from Climate Crisis

Addressing the Climate Crisis in India’s Mountain States: The Urgent Need for New Infrastructure Policies By: Javid Amin The mountain states of India find themselves at the forefront of a growing climate crisis. Recent catastrophic events in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand serve as stark reminders of the pressing need for immediate action to safeguard these vulnerable regions. The impact of the climate crisis is being felt through increasingly severe weather events, including floods, landslides, and droughts. These events result in extensive damage to critical infrastructure, displacement of communities, and a…

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