#Article370
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On the occasion of 1 yr of #AbrogationofArticle370, we bring out some key changes that took place due to this historic decision by GoI & transformations in state that happened through growth in various sectors which were previously ignored in development projects
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As we know, #Article370 & 35A placed restrictions on transfer of land in J&K. Abrogation of the ‘Special Status’ encouraged industry & private investments.
Sadly, no large scale industry could ever develop in J&K for all these years.
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This resulted in the talented youth being unemployed & looking for other avenues. It is now a thing of the past. Industries are now looking towards tapping the talent rich youth of #Kashmir. This will spur growth & employment leading to prosperity for all.
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Major population in #Kashmir Valley is dependent on Handicraft Industry for their #livelihood. Earlier due to restrictions the trade was confined to limited locations. With this change artisans are now able to directly export & collaborate both nationally & internationally
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#Tourism potential of #Kashmir is immense, but special provisions prevented investment as no major national & global players were present. Whereas now with investment in infrastructures as hotels & other facilities increasing, this is creating more jobs & earning opportunities
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When it came to #Education, children of the elite and the privileged studied abroad, while of the poor in #JammuAndKashmir have been denied even decent education. Every year roughly 20,000 students went to other parts of India to study as there was no single private university
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Through PPP (public–private partnership) model – large private investments in Health & Education has begun. Equal Opportunity for all is being ensured. J&K is all set to become #medical & #tourism hub for Middle East & Asia.
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#Health - Patients were forced to travel to Chandigarh, Delhi or Mumbai for specialised treatments. Now world class health care providers & health centres are opening their franchises in #Kashmir & to bring top quality health care right at the door steps.
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#Empowerment - Act for Protection of Women from Domestic Violence was not applicable in #Jammu & #Kashmir. Also, they didn’t have any right on land if married outside the state. All women now retain full & legal rights on land and all other rights.
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#Reservations Despite 12% population being Socio-economically disadvantaged tribal community (ST) they had no political reservation (Gujjars, Bakerwals &others). Like the rest of the country they now get political representation through reservation in Regional Parliament
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#Equality - Sanitation workers in the state were being denied citizenship rights which forced them to remain sanitation workers. National Commission for Sanitation Workers Act, 1993 is now applicable in #Jammu & #Kashmir after abrogation of #Article370. ...
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.....This will improve working conditions of sanitation workers and provide for redressal of grievances. Right to Equality now prevails in #NayaKashmir
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#WPROver 20,000 West #Pakistan Refugees (WPRs) were hitherto aliens in their own country, they were denied all democratic rights. Now they enjoy all the democratic rights as every citizen and have right to citizenship & property. Long waited justice prevailed in #NayaKhasmir
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#Panchayats - Estb of Local Self-Governing Institutions was so far erratic and at the whims of the State Govt. For long, elections to Local Self-Governing Institutions (Panchayats) were not held in #Kashmir .....
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#Kashmiris were left on their own plight where politicians who could hardly understand the ground realities. With abrogation of #Article370and35A Constitutional status has been given to local self govts in Rural & Urban areas which means.....
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🔸All provisions relating to Panchayats and local self-governments to be fully applicable
🔸 Panchayats now get direct funding - people can decide their own developmental priorities
🔸This has strengthened the grass roots democracy
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#Corruption - Lack of strong laws led to corruption and poor accountability. As a result, much of the funding failed to reach the poor #Kashmiris and a little impact was only seen on the ground.......
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....But now all anti-corruption central Laws including Whistle Blower Act are applicable in #JammuAndKashmir increasing transparency & accountability & Funds earmarked for the people actually reaching them.
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Abrogation of #Article370 & 35A was a genuine attempt by the GoI to remove the loopholes which has been preventing #Kashmir from realising its true potential & to create/open a new world of opportunities & possibilities for #Kashmiris to build a beautiful #NayaKashmir
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