By Sumit Yadav
Five months in a year, labourers from villages in Uttar Pradesh migrate to Kashmir where they work as daily wagers at brick kilns. Yesterday, one of them, Mukesh Kumar, was shot dead in Pulwama. Gaon Connection met his family.
Five months in a year, labourers from villages in Uttar Pradesh migrate to Kashmir where they work as daily wagers at brick kilns. Yesterday, one of them, Mukesh Kumar, was shot dead in Pulwama. Gaon Connection met his family.
By Mubashir Naik
More than 91% of India's almond production comes from J&K. But, farmers who once exclusively grew almonds in several districts of J&K are shifting to other produce. They say climate change, lack of awareness about modern agri-techniques, and import of cheaper almonds were responsible for the decline in Kashmiri badam production.
More than 91% of India's almond production comes from J&K. But, farmers who once exclusively grew almonds in several districts of J&K are shifting to other produce. They say climate change, lack of awareness about modern agri-techniques, and import of cheaper almonds were responsible for the decline in Kashmiri badam production.
By Dr SB Misra
कश्मीर में सैनिक मर रहे हैं, आतंकवादी ताल ठोंक कर जिम्मेदारी ले रहे हैं लेकिन इमरान खां सबूत मांग रहे हैं । मुम्बई और पठानकोट में सबूत दिए भी गए परन्तु अंजाम क्या हुआ। समाधान केवल युद्ध से नहीं होगा अब निर्णायक युद्ध होना चाहिए।
कश्मीर में सैनिक मर रहे हैं, आतंकवादी ताल ठोंक कर जिम्मेदारी ले रहे हैं लेकिन इमरान खां सबूत मांग रहे हैं । मुम्बई और पठानकोट में सबूत दिए भी गए परन्तु अंजाम क्या हुआ। समाधान केवल युद्ध से नहीं होगा अब निर्णायक युद्ध होना चाहिए।
By Arvind Shukla
Saidpur is a nondescript village, situated around 145 km from Delhi. There is a reason why it is known as "the village of soldiers". For generations, people living in this village have been serving the nation. Around 3,500 retired soldiers live here, while 1,500 soldiers from this village are currently serving in the Indian defense forces. Many have joined the paramilitary forces.While some from the older generation served during the First World War in 1914, many fought the Kargil war
Saidpur is a nondescript village, situated around 145 km from Delhi. There is a reason why it is known as "the village of soldiers". For generations, people living in this village have been serving the nation. Around 3,500 retired soldiers live here, while 1,500 soldiers from this village are currently serving in the Indian defense forces. Many have joined the paramilitary forces.While some from the older generation served during the First World War in 1914, many fought the Kargil war
By Mudassir Kuloo
A centuries-old tradition of local communities taking a day off from work to weed and desilt the Panzath Nag in South Kashmir, keeps the water body vibrant and clean. It is believed the 500 springs lie within a radius of 1.5 kilometres from Panzath village where this annual festival is held.
A centuries-old tradition of local communities taking a day off from work to weed and desilt the Panzath Nag in South Kashmir, keeps the water body vibrant and clean. It is believed the 500 springs lie within a radius of 1.5 kilometres from Panzath village where this annual festival is held.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
धारा-370 हटाने के बाद पहली बार हुए पंचायतों के चुनाव
धारा-370 हटाने के बाद पहली बार हुए पंचायतों के चुनाव
By Divendra Singh
An initiative of the Vishalakshi Foundation in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, gives flight to the dreams of underprivileged families by providing them free education.
An initiative of the Vishalakshi Foundation in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, gives flight to the dreams of underprivileged families by providing them free education.
By Mudassir Kuloo
Javeed Ahmad Tak was 23 when his spine was damaged and he became wheelchair bound. He founded the Zaiba Aapa Institute of Inclusive Education in Bijbehara in Anantnag district, for children with disabilities. The 47-year-old social worker was awarded the Padma Shri in 2020 for his social work.
Javeed Ahmad Tak was 23 when his spine was damaged and he became wheelchair bound. He founded the Zaiba Aapa Institute of Inclusive Education in Bijbehara in Anantnag district, for children with disabilities. The 47-year-old social worker was awarded the Padma Shri in 2020 for his social work.
By Gaon Connection
Giving up a law practice, Sayeeda Shazia Lateef from Shopian district took up cultivation of exotic vegetables, poultry and fish farming. Last year, her crop produce was exported to the UAE.
Giving up a law practice, Sayeeda Shazia Lateef from Shopian district took up cultivation of exotic vegetables, poultry and fish farming. Last year, her crop produce was exported to the UAE.
By Safoora Hilal
A community of folk theatre artistes, the Bhands, travel from village to village in colourful outfits carrying the dhol, nagara and the sornai (a wooden flute). Their skits use lampoons, music and dance, to bring up problematic issues in politics, society and in religion.
A community of folk theatre artistes, the Bhands, travel from village to village in colourful outfits carrying the dhol, nagara and the sornai (a wooden flute). Their skits use lampoons, music and dance, to bring up problematic issues in politics, society and in religion.