About the Book

Jammu and Kashmir in India: The Saga of Development chronicles transformative initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir, spearheaded by the Central Government over the past seven decades, particularly in the aftermath of the historic abrogation of Article 370. With meticulous data and insightful analysis, this seminal work underscores the pivotal role of recent administrative reforms in catalysing progress that has heralded a new dawn of opportunity in Jammu and Kashmir. The transformative impact of the democratic and developmental administration in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) since it became a part of the Indian Union in 1947 has seldom been documented and discussed. This volume traces the evolution of fiscal allocations and the unwavering commitment of the Indian State towards fostering prosperity amidst the persistent violence orchestrated by Pakistan in the region.

About the Author

Sheikh Khalid Jehangir is a well-known author, columnist, and strategic analyst from South Asia. He has served as a visiting fellow at the European Parliament and has been a regular speaker at the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC), Geneva. He is also a fellow of Public Diplomacy and International Relations, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Additionally, he has contributed to the J&K government as the Vice Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Projects Corporation. His published works include They Snatched My Playground (2019), Why 370 had to go (2002), and The Two Kashmirs (2023). He specialises in writing about insurgencies, politics, terrorism, strategic affairs, and Kashmir affairs. Currently, Sheikh serves as the Executive Director of the International Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS), a reputed think tank based in New Delhi, and resides in Srinagar, Kashmir, with his wife and two daughters.