Fuelling the rural economy, empowering farmers through a resurgent sugar sector
By: Sh. Sanjeev Chopra Government of India has recently announced the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of ₹ 315/quintal for sugarcane for Sugar Season 2023-24 with more than 100% margin over Paid out cost + imputed value of family labour (A2+FL cost). This is amongst the highest margin in crops thereby assuring high returns for […]
Radiosurgery – A promising non-invasive treatment for various tumours
By: Dr Aditya Gupta Radiosurgery is a non-invasive, high-precision medical procedure that uses a focused beam of radiation to treat tumors and other medical conditions. It is an advanced and very special form of radiation therapy that delivers high doses of radiation with extreme accuracy to a small volume targeted area. Radiosurgery is used to […]
Multidimensional Poverty Index: How the UT of J&K fared in the last five years
As the data informs policy, govt must address the serious issues pertaining to timely availability and quality of the data to ensure effective and policy interventions
By: Suhail Ah Khoja, Nighat Nasir NITI Aayog, the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India, recently released its latest and second report on multidimensional poverty titled “National Multidimensional Poverty: A Progress Review 2023”. The report claims that about 13.5 crore people in India exited multidimensional poverty between 2015-16 and 2019-21, with […]
Implementation of National Education Policy 2020: A Case Study of IIM Jammu
Education has always been a prime focus in policy-making due to its importance in achieving full human potential, developing an equitable and just society, and promoting national development. India is committed under Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. The key principle […]
Revolutionizing Diagnostic Precision
By: Dr. Sumit Mrig Sialendoscopy is an innovative technique used for the treatment of salivary gland duct stones, medically known as Sialolithiasis. This condition is a common cause of benign swelling in the salivary glands, with an incidence ranging from 1 in 15,000 to 1 in 30,000 individuals. Traditionally, the treatment for symptomatic salivary gland […]
LAW OF DEMAND AND LAW OF SUPPLY
ALLAMA IQBAL EXPLAINS
(Translated from Urdu Ill-mul-Iqtisad) By: Abbas Ali ……………..For the sake of convenience, let’s explain the law of demand first, then the law of supply, and then, combing their explanations, we will establish a comprehensive law. Demand refers to the specific quantity of a commodity that will be bought at a specific price. In this definition, […]
Family Conflict: Issues, Challenges and Prospects
By: Dr. Imtiyaz Ahmad Wani Family is a fundamental unit and the most pervasive and permanent institution of human society. Families develop the characters of the members of society. It is the character developed in the family which helps the child in becoming an important or responsible member of society. A family is the first […]
What happened to India’s flood management plan?
Major recommendations of the National Flood Commission such as scientific assessment of flood-prone areas and enactment of the Flood Plain Zoning Act are yet to materialize. The flood forecasting network of CWC is not sufficient to cover the country adequately.
By: Dr. Satyawan Saurabh Since floods cause huge loss of life and property every year, it is high time that the Central and State Governments prepare a long-term plan that goes beyond piecemeal measures like the construction of embankments and dredging to control floods. In addition, there is also a need for an integrated basin […]
FLN- An approach
By: Shahnawaz Dar Not achieving basic foundational skills of being able to read with comprehension, writing and doing basic mathematics operations, leaves the child unprepared for the complexities of the curriculum beyond grade 3. Recognizing the importance of early learning, the National Education Policy 2020 states that “Our highest priority must be to achieve universal […]
Fury in the Forest: Students Battle for Exclusive Range Officer Roles
It remains to be seen whether the concerns and expertise of forestry students will be acknowledged, ensuring that the region's forests are entrusted to those who possess the necessary knowledge and practical skills to safeguard them for future generations
The forestry department of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has become a battleground as students vehemently protest a recent amendment by the government of Jammu and Kashmir to the eligibility criteria for the range officer gazetted post. The amendment has broadened the eligibility to include all science graduates instead of […]
