An Introduction to Jammu & Kashmir Economy

  Introduction to the economy of Jammu & Kashmir   The pillars of any state rest on the building blocks of Economy, Environment, Education, EMPLOYMENT and Healthcare. Although each block is indispensable for the strength and development of a progress yet “Economy” is the foundation on which the flourishing of a state depends. When we … Read more

Jammu and Kashmir: Food security

Jammu and Kashmir: Food Security To be free from hunger is a fundamental right of everyone. Every man, woman and child has the inalienable right to free from hunger and Malnutrition in order to develop fully and maintain their physical and mental faculties. Food security as the common responsibility of human kind requires a moral … Read more

Agriculture of Jammu and Kashmir

agriculture of Jammu and Kashmir Livelihood of the majority of the Population of the Jammu & Kashmir State revolves around the agriculture and allied sectors. These sectors constitute the mainstay of the State’s economy and contribute nearly 50 per cent to GSDP. Over 70 per cent of the population, of more than 1.25 crores depends, … Read more

NATURAL HAZARD

The state of Jammu and Kashmir is very distinct from the rest of the country with respect to topography, Climate, economy, social setting and strategic location. The state is a multi hazard prone region with natural disasters like Earthquakes, floods , landslides, avalanches, high velocity winds, snow storms, besides manmade disasters including road accidents and … Read more

Irrigation and Hydro-power of Kerala

Irrigation and Hydro-power of Kerala Irrigation: In order to overcome the challenges like water shortage, faced by the paddy growers, the authorities worked on many possibilities to irrigate a large area of the state and many projects were found for this purpose. Storage Irrigation Schemes of Kerala: Idamalayar Irrigation Scheme: The scheme envisages the utilization … Read more

Horticulture of Kerala

Horticulture of Kerala Introduction: The  horticulture  sector  encompasses  a  wide  range  of  crops  namely  fruit  crops, vegetables crops, potato and tuber crops, ornamental crops, medicinal and aromatic  crops,  spices  and  plantation  crops.  New  introductions  like  mushroom,  bamboo  and bee  keeping  (for  improving  the  crop  productivity)  further  expanded  the  scope  of  horticulture.  While  the  first  few  … Read more

Fishing in Kerala

Fishing in Kerala Kerala is the only region in India where fish Resources are rich and no other state possesses fish workers as intelligent and work conscious as those in Kerala Kerala is one of the leading maritime states in India. The state of Kerala situated in the south west part of peninsular India has … Read more

Kerala Government Schemes

Kerala Government Schemes Insurance Scheme (Savalambam) for Disabled People in Kerala: This is the insurance scheme named Savalambam for the disabled person in Kerala. The main purpose of the scheme is to take care of disabled person and include them into the mainstream Society. As centre as well as State Government has taken many initiative … Read more

Workers Peasant and Tribal Movements in Sikkim

Workers Peasant and Tribal Movements in Sikkim The Anti-dam Movement in Sikkim: Resurgence of Lepcha and Bhutia Identity at Helm Sikkim is a small Himalayan State which is located in India’s north -east region. Prior to its merger with India in 1975, Sikkim was under the Chogyal Dynasty formed in 1642 under the influence of … Read more

Sikkim : Schemes and Projects

Sikkim : Schemes and Projects Various schemes have been implemented in the State for the Growth and development. In order to provide Inclusive Growth and provide equal benefits and opportunities to all the people, schemes have been launched. Various schemes are as Chief Ministers Start Up Scheme In order to develop Entrepreneurship to young minds … Read more