According to the Economic Survey Report released by Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir UT, Arun Kumar Mehta in April this year, the unemployment rate among youth has declined from 6.7 per cent in 2019-20 to 5.2 per cent in 2021-22.
All eyes are on the highly anticipated G20 meeting which is scheduled to be held in Srinagar from May 22 to May 24. Punjabi singer Yo Yo Honey Singh is also excited to see how the picturesque region of Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up to host the prestigious G20 meeting for the first time.
The event featured dignitaries from different parts of the valley who shared their views on a range of pertinent global issues like climate change, healthcare, energy sustainability, and digital transformation.
Cultural Academy is geared up to start activities for the G20 Summit celebrations in Kashmir ahead of the Summit in Sheri Kashmir International Convention Center (SKICC) on the banks of the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar.
The picturesque district of Ganderbal witnessed a grand welcome to the historic G20 event in Kashmir, with the "Pedal for Peace" cyclothon organized by the social voluntary organization 'Voice for Peace and Justice'.
Kashmir police informed that officers were directed to ensure that deployment of magistrates & police are put in place well before the summit and reiterated the need to enhance the security measures at vulnerable locations to avoid any chance of terrorist attack during the G20 summit<
While inaugurating the La Montessori Model United Nations Conference at Kalehli during his Kullu tour, Anurag Thakur on Friday said that the G20 summit in the country will provide extra-ordinary opportunities to the youth.
As part of its preparation for the upcoming G20 summit, the Jammu and Kashmir government is launching new initiatives and attractions for tourists to enjoy.
The Shiva temple faced destruction during the 2014 floods and has been renovated under the Srinagar Smart City project. Sinha during his visit offered prayers at the temple and also performed 'Aarti' along with the priest of the temple.
The KU, the highest seat of learning in Kashmir, is among the 15 institutions in the country that were chosen to represent the nation and host Y20 events during India's Presidency of the G20 in the current year, according to a report.