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  Jammu and Kashmir Issue | Part 2 In the second part of the Kashmir issue series, we focus on the the steps being taken by the Government to address the issue and the way ahead. (The first part of the series analysing historical causes behind the Kashmir unrest can be found here . The second part of the series which explains the contemporary issues can be found here .) Steps being taken by the Government to address the issue: 1. Special Industry Initiative (SII J&K) ‘UDAAN’ The Government of India has launched the Scheme Special Industry Initiative for Jammu & Kashmir “Udaan” in the nature of a partnership between the corporates of India and the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Scheme is being implemented by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The Programme aims at providing skills and enhancing employability of unemployed youths of J&K who are graduates, post graduates or three year engineering diploma holders. 2. Schemes like ‘ Nai Manzil’ and ‘USTAAD’ ...

  Jammu and Kashmir Issue | Part 1 The ongoing Kashmir Valley unrest needs to be correctly understood and appreciated as a national security issue and challenge. But before we delve into the contemporary issues surrounding Kashmir, it is necessary to briefly revisit history: A brief timeline: August 1947 :  Partition of the Indian subcontinent along religious lines lead to the formation of India and Pakistan. October 1947 – The Maharaja of Kashmir signed a treaty of accession with India after attacks by a Pakistani tribal army. Under the Instrument of Accession, a temporary special status was granted to the State under article 370 of the Indian Constitution. 1947-48 : War broke out between India and Pakistan over the region. January 1948 : India referred the dispute to the United Nations. August 1948 : UN directed Pakistan to remove its troops, after which India was also to withdraw the bulk of its forces. Once this happened, a “free and fair” plebiscite was to be held to all...

Extremism- Introduction, causes It is a truism that underdevelopment often creates the conditions for insurgency and the spread of extremist ideologies among the people, who perceive that their needs are not being taken care of by the government. While it has been the policy of governments around the world today to emphasize on “inclusive development”, there are always groups in every state who feel alienated because they perceive that they are left out of the developmental efforts. Such perceptions coupled with inefficient and corrupt governance create an ideal condition for extremism and militancy. More than lack of development, it is the perception of injustice, misgovernance, and inability of the system to engage the disaffected lot that leads people to violence and extremism. Extremism: Extremism can be defined as any ideology considered to be far outside the mainstream attitudes of a society or to violate common moral standards. It means an ideology deflected from the mainstream ...