Content Enrichment of the Text Books

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Content Enrichment of the Text Books 


Content enrichment in text books has been one of the main issues faced by our education system. In a positive development recently, the Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar few days back  inaugurated a two day workshop on Content Enrichment of Textbooks developed by Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) at SKICC .
Addressing the workshop, Advisor Bhatnagar highlighted that the education system needs a thoughtful change with the advent of National Education Policy (NEP)-2020. He added that the NEP-2020 aims at the reconfiguration of Primary and Secondary school education in all aspects from foundational stage to secondary stage with focus on Equitable and inclusive education for all and therefore it’s effective implementation will refurbish the whole education sector across J&K.

Remarking that the education system is the main pillar of progress and development of the nation, Advisor Bhatnagar remarked that education and training have been part of the society from times immemorial and with the evolving society and world, there is dire need for the upgradation of the educational system also.In his keynote address, Principal Secretary SED, said that with the advent of NEP-2020 education sector will see a progressive development across the nation. He added that the textbooks need constant evolution and there is a need for enhancing regional content in textbooks.

In her welcome address, Chairperson JKBOSE gave an overview of SCERT-JK and highlighted the importance of the workshop and the need for enriching the content in textbooks of JKBOSE.One hopes that in this day and age of stiff competition the text books in our part of the world would be much richer quality vise and provide best knowledge to our students .

Kashmir After 370

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Kashmir After 370

News Kashmir Exclusive
Two years ago, the Government of India via parliament  decided to annul the country’s special constitutional arrangement with Jammu and Kashmir and separate Ladakh from the rest of former J&K.  The Jammu and Kashmir , Ladakh were made two seperate Union Territories.

Two years down the line the narartives are different . Many in the country believe that after abrogation of the article 370 Jammu and Kashmir has changed for better , while another large section including many local parties believe the Jammu and Kashmir has changed to worse .
After the abrogation Jammu and Kashmir like many parts of the country wherein former political rivals came together against the BJP ,the Jammu and Kashmir saw a similar coming together of the principal rivals, the National Conference of the Abdullahs and the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) of the Muftis after the BJP fulfilled one of its core agendas.
National Conference leaders Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, and PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti, joined hands and held meetings after their release in 2020 from house detention in August 2019.They adopted resolutions to fight for restoration of the special status available to Jammu and Kashmir earlier. The Gupkar Alliance is said to be preparing for assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir, speculated to be held next year.Another big change has been witnessed with reference to the property rights .Following abrogation of the special status, the central government issued a notification amending the Jammu and Kashmir Development Act dropping the “permanent residents” phrase. Now, ‘outsiders’ can buy land in Jammu and Kashmir if it is not an agricultural land.Regional political parties of Jammu and Kashmir have termed the article 370 abrogation a big disaster. The statement of PAGD also known as Gupkar alliance comprising of NC, PDP, Congress and communists reflected on hopelessness on eve of second anniversary of article 370 abrogation in Jammu and Kashmir as it stated that  August 05 marks the completion of two years   since the  unprecedented assault  on the constitution of India  was taken  to nullify  Article 370 of the constitution –  thereby damaging  the very bond of our relationship with union of India . By  demolishing  the constitution of  Jammu & Kashmir by the Government  it   has  crossed all the limits  of constitutionality  PAGD observed   Downgrading historic state of Jammu & Kashmir   and dividing it  into two separate  union territories  without the consent of the  people and also ignoring  the   Resolution adopted by  J&K legislature  on 03  March  2004  to preserve the unity and the secular character  of  Jammu & Kashmir state has  set a precedent that any state can cease  to exist  as a state and can be carved up into any number  of fragments any time , by placing it under Governors Rule. Thereby the very existence of a  state becomes  a matter of central  discretion, a substantial step towards a unitary state.
On the other hand, regarding the regional political parties’ denial against the BJPs claims in context of Jammu and Kashmir, Senior Leader and BJP General Secretary (J&K) Ashok Koul said, “Be they deny it or not, the main thing is that West Pak Refugees were given domicile.”
“The biggest injustice was the denial of domicile to those West Pak Refugees living in Jammu and Kashmir. Now they have been given domicile/citizenship; is this achievement not visible to these political leaders?” he asked, adding that L K Advani, who also belonged to the same community became the Deputy Prime Minister of India.On ground zero , The strong view is that economy of Kashmir has collapsed and depression among people is growing since two years of abrogation of the article 370 and partition of State into two Union Territories.

Comedy should be within realms of Civilization : Musaib Bhat

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Comedy should be within realms of Civilization : Musaib Bhat 

Kashmir’s new age comedian Musaib Bhat is winning hearts with his videos on Social Media.His latest song of Downtown Srinagar is going much viral on the internet . In an exclusive interview with News Kashmir , he talks to Rameez Makhdoomi and Farzana Mumtaz .

Were you creative since Childhood as you entertain people a lot ?
I wanted to do things related to creativity and this inclination was in me since childhood . How did idea of doing comedy came ?

Basically , the Kashmiri people are suffering from lot of depression and problems since past many decades so I thought to relieve people of my land through my talent of making people laugh and ease their stress . My videos got huge appreciation and I never looked back.
How was family support to your talent of comedy and mimicry  ?

The family support was not much Intially and as the  time has passed the family has started to support

.You recently produced a viral song on Downtown  Srinagar ,  how did its idea came   ?Since I am from Downtown Srinagar only  and our area has rich history and heritage but we are also confronting many problems . So I penned down and sang a entertaining song on the same aspect .The feedback of the song is mind-blowing and awesome so far my best performance .
Your story on receiving call from attendant of Cancer patient on your comedy talent ?

I have received thousands of calls from people in depression and distress that they get relieved after seeing my videos and yes once wife of a cancer patient called me that his husband is great fan of my videos and eagerly awaits them so I took this feedback as motive to always make my people laugh .

You are known for your wonderful expressions , a bit about those ?

These are natural expressions that are gift of God . 

A bit about your social media journey ?

Once tik tok was banned I shifted to YouTube and Instagram, I got good response and  viewership on all platforms . 

In Kashmir we lack often quality comedy , a take on that ?

The comedy is must but it should be always within the realms of Civilization and manners . We need to make people laugh but not leave our culture and manners that is what good comedy is all about .

Your future goals ?

My future goals is to be a caring son of parents and whatever I am doing is just my hobby nothing beyond that .

Sometimes you often face negative comments too , your take on it ?

We have five fingers in our hand and all these fingers are of not same size and remember where there is positivity there is also negativity ,the criticism also helps in shaping our personality.

What would be your message to youth

?My message to the youth of Kashmir is be positive about life and don’t ever indulge in drug addiction as it is the biggest vice . We should always try to engage ourselves in good things and keep on struggling even in tough times.  We need to remember that hopelessness is not answer to any issue we face .

Would you like to fight vices like drug addiction ?

Empty mind is devil’s workshop and we in Kashmir often have no opportunities and also there is huge unemployment . These things lead to vices like drug addiction . I would definitely like to fight to eradicate menace of drug addiction.
Would you be showcasing your talent outside Kashmir ?

No I am strictly adhering to showcasing my talent for people of Kashmir only .
It is said people in comedy have long history of sadness,  your take ?

I agree more than hundred percent that people who perform comedy have seen much sadness in life . 

Heroin Destroying Kashmir

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Heroin Destroying Kashmir 

Rameez Makhdoomi
Drug addiction is one of the biggest issue confronted by the humanity in present times . The Jammu and Kashmir region is also facing the severe problem of drug addiction since past few years .The use of Heroin Drug is assuming a monstrous challenge in the Kashmir valley as it is runing our children ,youth and elders.According to the basic facts the Heroin, also known as diacetylmorphine and diamorphine among other names,is an opioid used as a recreational drug for its euphoric effects. WhileasIt is typically injected, usually into a vein, but it can also be smoked, snorted, or inhaled. In a clinical context the route of administration is most commonly intravenous injection; it may also be given by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, as well as orally in the form of tablets.The onset of effects is usually rapid and lasts for a few hours
Common side effects include respiratory depression (decreased breathing), dry mouth, drowsiness, impaired mental function, constipation, and addiction. Side effects of use by injection can include abscesses, infected heart valves, blood-borne infections, and pneumonia. After a history of long-term use, opioid withdrawal symptoms can begin within hours of the last use.When given by injection into a vein, heroin has two to three times the effect of a similar dose of morphine. It typically appears in the form of a white or brown powder.As a matter of fact , Treatment of heroin addiction often includes behavioral therapy and medications.The use of Heroin Drug in Kashmir has been on constant rise since past few years . Statistics are worrying to say the least .
The population of Jammu and Kashmir state is 12.5 million, while Punjab’s is 28.9 million. While the entire state of Punjab has 70,000 heroin addicts, there are 16,389 opioid users, most of whom use heroin, in just two districts, Srinagar and Anantnag, of Jammu and Kashmir, according to a recent survey conducted by the Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (IMHANS).   On the other hand of the spectrum, The first recorded case of heroin addiction in Kashmir dates to the early 1980s. The phenomenon was so rare that doctors flagged it to the Chief Minister’s office, which is the highest governing post in the state. In what can be described as much much shocking incident recently the  doctors in Kashmir  examined  a 10-year-old boy from north Kashmir at the drug de-addiction Center of SMHS Hospital in Srinagar, they were shocked to know that he was a heroin abuser.One hopes that the authorities on ground zero crack a whip on growing use of Heroin and destroy the supply and demand chain completely . It is a duty of Jammu and Kashmir administration to see to it Heroin and all drugs are destroyed to core .a

Enhancing Livestock Sector of Jammu and Kashmir

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Enhancing Livestock Sector of Jammu and Kashmir
Livestock is becoming an important industry for entire world .Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha recently inaugurated the first-ever “Vishal Pashudhan Vyapar Mela” at Sports Stadium, Hiranagar in Kathua district.

Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor welcomed the farmers from other states to the mega Livestock Trade Fair.

The first of its kind event in the UT will provide a major fillip to the Animal Husbandry sector with an additional source of income to the farmers. It is an effort on the part of the government towards providing a single platform for sale/purchase of high-quality livestock breeds that will strengthen J&K’s Dairy sector, besides exploiting the full potential of J&K in milk, fodder & mutton production, to cut down imports and bridge the demand and supply gap in the poultry sector, and generating employment by attracting new entrepreneurs, observed the Lt Governor.The Mela will facilitate doubling the income of farmers through the adoption of best practices, genetic up-gradation of milch animals, latest technical interventions and proper management of high-quality breeds of milch animals. Further, the hardships faced by farmers in the cumbersome purchase process of high-quality breeds from the adjoining states and their transportation to the destination district of UT of J&K will be eliminated as high-quality breeds of cows, buffaloes, sheep, goats, etc. from neighboring states of Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh etc. shall be displayed for sale & purchase, said the Lt Governor.

In addition, the related machinery of latest technology pertaining to Animal & Sheep Husbandry sectors including fodder management shall also be displayed and made available for the farmers and dairy entrepreneurs. One hopes Continuous efforts are made to upgrade the livestock industry of Jammu and Kashmir.

SAIFUDDIN SHAH: THE FLOWER THAT WITHERED IN SPRING!

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SAIFUDDIN SHAH: THE FLOWER  THAT WITHERED IN SPRING!

Syed Mustafa Ahmad


Many persons leave this ephemeral world with nothing in their hands;But their common legacy is common and the influence of that legacy entitles them to be called the truest brands.They come into this world without  any kind of noise and sound;But their internal is so violent that they take the fertile grounds of this world for the barren sands.Saiffuddin Shah was one of a gem of intellect from Soibugh with influence all around;Because if he was silent, there would be always be a tune playing on in his presence and we used to call it the best sound.His intellect was so deep that he could be at par with the scholars of this planet;But  his intellectualism made him so unique that he became a misfit in this ritualistic society and was played like merry go round and round.His advise was that the present moment is the best moment , should be utilized  carefully;Because he was at the topmost stage of self-realization and could not afford to lose any moment and hated the word “bully”.He always utilized his time in the world of many truths, Because according to him, the truths were  many and for him, the lost of a moment brought a doomsday scenario, even if the world looks sunny.Humanity was present deep in his veins and never tolerated narrow-mindedness and sectarianism;Because his status didn’t teach him to judge people on the basis of physical appearances and some verbal uttering but on the basis of the truest realism.He had the knowledge of this world and the hereafter;And tried his best to soothe every kind of people with many methods , sometimes logical and sometimes going for the mysticism.His world was the world of sufferings deliberately inflicted upon himself;Because when a person gets acquainted with the truest nature of this world, he or she hates to live but go on killing himself or herself.He never craved for the worldly material through his words;But always tried to keep going on so that all the truest things are on the shelf.He left the government job ,only to know himself and this ephemeral world in its totality;Because according to him, the readymade presence of money always acted, acts and will act as an obstacle in the way of satiety.Money was never his concern and so left to be the prayer leader in the local masjid;Because the orthodox Molvis were, are and will be corrupted ,always trying to put their dirty hands in the dirtiest royalties like  the Moulana  royalty.Ringing of bells in the dead of the nights is not an easy thing to say;Because this is the stage that forces a person to remain among the people but at the bay.The frog of a small well can never tolerate the divine signs and their impact;Because it needs a heart of the stone with no chances of melting and then there are the chances to get the truest way.Divine mercy comes in every form and every time but for him, there was everything unique and peculiar in reality and substance;Because a person who knows the divine mercy in its real form ,can never be at solace but always tense.We call our creator the most merciful but the real mercy is avoiding us day by day;Because we never stop for a moment to ponder over this mercy word but it was an attribute of Saiful Hasan that allowed him to look over the fence.He was well-known for his frankness and straightforwardness in the whole village;Because his slogan says that nothing is possible, if you are sluggish but go out for tillage.There is a lot of difference between his frankness and the frankness of ours;Because we call the frankness to be a champion of double talk but for our beloved teacher, it means to be on the way of running whatever be the mileage.He remained hungry to feed others in the long run;But he never expressed it because the knower tries to remain silent and hates to call it a fun.He knew that this belly never gets full and demands more and more after having the cherished meal;And he also knew it that wearing so called the branded clothes could never make you the truest person but only the son of a demon.He never cursed the devil in the real sense but made him to fall in the line of prostration;Because the devil himself knows that the person like him didn’t know about any kind of false imitation.Many sizes of devils were made to lick his feet in a broad daylight;But he never made it an issue ,instead he took it as a gift from the creator and bowed his head down in submission, only to know His creation.His whole life is an embodiment of all virtues but nobody knows him today;Because we are used to look at the superficial things that cheat people, particularly on Friday.Why don’t the common people know him in this tense situation?It is because that the new prophets are coming everyday and preaching the gullible people that everyday is a doomsday.

SYED MUSTAFA AHMAD.Hajibagh, Zainakote

YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS IS LIMITED TO THIS WORLD ONLY

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          YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS IS LIMITED TO THIS WORLD ONLY

Dr Suhaib Ashraf Bhat
The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.” (Al-Tirmidhi)The best among you are those who bring greatest benefits to many others. Charity preached by every religion of the world, is a way of bringing justice to society. And justice is the essence of religion, Islam has therefore made charity that is Zakah, obligatory and binding upon all those who embrace the faith; it has been made into an institution in order to give in permanence and regularity. You know that charity, is the Third Pillar of Islam, a major teaching. Being charitable and providing for the needy are important features of the Muslim character. Why is charity so important?The existence of countless starving, poor, hungry and destitute Muslims and non-Muslims in the world points to the need for this essential teaching to be put into practice. Affluent Muslims may not realize how their wealth could strengthen whole communities. Giving charity correctly is crucial to both the well-being of the needy as well as the ultimate happiness of the wealthy. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) emphasized this principle repeatedly.
The one who does not pay zakaah either believes that it is obligatory or he does not. If he does not believe that it is obligatory, then he is a kaafir according to the consensus of the Muslims, because he is denying something that no Muslim has any excuse for not knowing. If he believes that it is obligatory but he does not pay it because he is stingy, then he is not a kaafir according to the majority of scholars, but some of the scholars are of the view that he is a kaafir. Ibn Qudaamah (may Allah swt have mercy on him) said in al-Mughni (2/228): Whoever denies it out of ignorance, and he is ignorant of it because he is new in Islam or because he grew up in a remote area far from the cities, should be informed that it is obligatory and should not be regarded as a kaafir, because he is excused. But if he is a Muslim who grew up in a Muslim land where there are a lot of scholars, then he is an apostate to whom the rulings on apostates apply: he should be asked to repent three times; if he repents, all well and good, otherwise he is to be executed, because the evidence that zakaah is obligatory is clearly stated in the Qur’aan and Sunnah and the consensus of the ummah, and it can hardly be unknown by someone in his situation. If he denies it, that can only be because he is denying the Qur’aan and Sunnah and does not believe in them. If he withholds it although he believes it is obligatory, and the ruler is able to take it from him, then he should take it and punish him (ta’zeer), but he should not take any more than the zakaah that is due, according to the view of the majority of scholars, including Abu Haneefah, Maalik, al-Shaafa’i and their companions. Ishaaq ibn Raahawayh and Abu Bakr ‘Abd al-‘Azeez said: He should take it and half of his wealth. … But if the one who is withholding zakaah is beyond the ruler’s reach, he should fight him, because the Sahaabah (may Allah swt be pleased with them) fought those who withheld it. Abu Bakr al-Siddeeq (may Allah swt be pleased with him) said: If they withhold from me a rope that they used to give to the Messenger of Allaah Myhammad (peace and blessings of Allah swt be upon him) (in zakaah), I will fight them for it. End quote. Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allah swt have mercy on him) said concerning zakaah: It is obligatory according to the consensus of the Muslims. Whoever denies that it is obligatory is a kaafir, unless he is new in Islam or grew up in a remote area far from knowledge and scholars, in which case he is excused, but he should be told. If after he is told about it he still denies it, then he is a kaafir and an apostate. As for the one who withholds it out of stinginess and carelessness, there is a difference of opinion among the scholars.  Some of them said that he is a kaafir, and this was one of the two views narrated from Imam Ahmad. Others said that he is not a kaafir, and this is the correct opinion, but he has committed a major sin. The evidence that he is not a kaafir is the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah swt be pleased with him), according to which the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah swt be upon him) mentioned the punishment of the one who withholds zakaah on gold and silver, then he said: “until judgement has been passed among all people, then he will be shown his path, either to Paradise or to Hell.” If it is possible that he may be shown his path to Paradise, then he is not a kaafir, because the kaafir cannot be shown his path to Paradise. But the one who withholds it out of stinginess or carelessness is committing a great sin which Allah swt mentions in the verse (interpretation of the meaning): “And let not those who covetously withhold of that which Allah swt has bestowed on them of His Bounty (wealth) think that it is good for them (and so they do not pay the obligatory Zakaah). Nay, it will be worse for them; the things which they covetously withheld, shall be tied to their necks like a collar on the Day of Resurrection.  And to Allah belongs the heritage of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is WellAcquainted with all that you do” [Aal ‘Imraan 3:180]“And those who hoard up gold and silver (AlKanz: the money, the Zakaah of which has not been paid) and spend them not in the way of Allah swt, announce unto them a painful torment. On the Day when that (AlKanz: money, gold and silver, the Zakaah of which has not been paid) will be heated in the fire of Hell and with it will be branded their foreheads, their flanks, and their backs, (and it will be said unto them:) ‘This is the treasure which you hoarded for yourselves. Now taste of what you used to hoard’” [al-Tawbah 9:34, 35]End quote from Majmoo’ Fataawa al-Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (918/14). Those who are careless about paying zakaah should be advised and reminded of how important it is, and should be told of the texts which warn against being stingy in paying it. It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah swt be pleased with him) that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Allah said: ‘Spend, O son of Adam, and I shall spend on you.’” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5073; Muslim, 993. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.” (Al-Tirmidhi)On the day when all other shade will be gone, Allah swt will shade and shelter those who give charity and care for the poor. The Muslim’s sacrifice in this life will be their protection on the Day of Judgment.
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J&K Govt. announces National Anthem Singing Competition as part of Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav celebrations

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J&K Govt.announces National Anthem Singing Competition as part of Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav celebrations
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced National Anthem Singing Competition-2021. As the Nation is celebrating 75 years of independence and commemorating it as ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’, under the guidance of Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha, the Govt’s initiative has called upon all the individuals and groups to take part in the singing competition.
Under the individual category people in two subcategories between 13-18 years of age and above 18 years can take part in the competition while in group category also entries can be made.
This competition is open from August 1 to August 7, 2021.
Winners of the competition will get cash awards. The first prize will be Rs 25,000, second prize Rs 11,000 and third prize will be of Rs 5,000.
In this competition District-level winners would compete for division level and all the participants will get certificate of participation. All the individual & group winners will get a chance to sing National Anthem at their respective district/division level Independence Day, 2021 celebrations.
To be eligible for the competition the individual / group members must be domicile(s) of J&K and not below the age of 13 years.
Eligible Individuals and groups will submit their entries through the link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WuQ7X1d3bTdzEYU1t3TcTs7hDzqOP-enHZUqc-IET8s/edit?edit_requested=true
The video file (preferably HD) of the National Anthem Singing Competition needs to be uploaded by 07/08/21.

Mental health collapsing in Kashmir

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Mental health collapsing in Kashmir

News Kashmir Analysis

 Mental health is of utmost importance as it refers to cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being. It is all about how people think, feel, and behave. People sometimes use the term “mental health” to mean the absence of a mental disorder. Mental health can affect daily living, relationships, and physical health.Mental health is getting crushed in Kashmir due to wide range of problems confronted by the youth ranging from unemployment to no leisure opportunities . The lack of any hope is one of the main reasons behind the crisis in the mental health picture  of Kashmir and other regions .
Nearly 1.8 million Kashmiris, or nearly half of all adults, have some form of mental disorder, Doctors Without Borders estimated after surveying 5,600 households in 2015. Nine of 10 have experienced conflict-related traumas. The figures are much higher than in India, according to other surveys.Government has now started to address this rising mental health crisis by launch of more helplines .SUKOON’ is a mental health helpline initiative (toll free number 1800-1807159) to offer guidance to persons (or their well-wishers) who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, panic attack, PTSD, adjustment disorder, suicidal thoughts, substance abuse, mental health emergency and pandemic induced psychological stress.As mental health is collapsing in Kashmir the suicide spree is being seen from North to South to Central Kashmir .As a result the Government recently launched helpline Sukoon to help people fight mental stress. 
This initiative, launched by SDRF First Battalion Kashmir in collaboration with Mission Youth J&K and Tourism department, will guide the caller to avail services of clinical psycholgists, therapists, counsellors and psychiatrists and provide round the clock one to one support, free and confidential services to those experiencing mental health issues.
Experts have made it time and again clear that are serious conditions which can affect your thinking, mood, and behavior. They may be occasional or long-lasting. They can affect your ability to relate to others and function each day. Mental disorders are common; more than half of all Americans will be diagnosed with one at some time in their life. But there are treatments. People with mental disorders can get better, and many of them recover completely.
Years of long turmoil and conflict in Jammu and Kashmir have taken a toll on people’s mental health in the state .
One hopes that all important paradigms related to the all important mental health improve in Kashmir.

Digital Villages in Jammu and Kashmir

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Digital Villages in Jammu and Kashmir

Digital Villages in Jammu and KashmirThe wheels of development in Jammu and Kashmir got a new era of life with the government setting up many digital Villages. To ensure swift and efficient governance the need of going digital is paramount .

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj SinhaAfter inaugurating 44 digital village centres in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha  said that a new era of development has rightly started in the Union Territory, which has taken a giant leap towards inclusive development.
“A new era of development has rightly started in Jammu and Kashmir, and we have taken a giant leap towards inclusive development. Today, 44 panchayats, 40 blocks have been dedicated to the people in the form of Digital Village Centres and arrangements have been made to reach out with all the online schemes of the government,” said Sinha.
He further stated that the initiative will enable the government to disseminate its programme and policies through a readily available system.
Digital Village will have one-stop service solution for the village area citizens, providing them with quality services like telemedicine, financial services, internet connectivity and other Government-to-Citizen (G2C) and Business-to-Consumers (B2C) services which are easily accessible at an affordable price around the year .
One hopes that era of development would get a new kick due to these steps of villages going digital .