Tribal Pastoralists of J&K contribute ₹5,800 Crore every year to protecting nature in the Western Himalayas: Oxford Policy Report For the first time, a scientific study has quantified the real economic value of the rangelands and ecosystem services sustained by the pastoral

Drug addiction in Jammu & Kashmir has evolved from a hidden crisis into a pressing societal emergency According to the National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, 2022–23), more than 10% of J&K’s 1.35+ million

A patient from Bandipora admitted to Srinagar is in urgent need of 2 points of A-negative blood. He is scheduled to undergo open-heart surgery tomorrow. Call 6005930797 Kindly donate to help save a precious life @BloodDonorsIn @CRPFmadadgaar @listenshahid @indukanwal @shangpal

Heartfelt congratulations to my friend and colleague, Mr. Prasanna Ramaswamy G, for receiving an award from the Hon’ble President of India in recognition of his exceptional work and commitment to public service.

Remembering President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary. He inspired millions through his vision, humility, and belief in the power of young minds. A cherished memory from my early days in service — his words continue to light the way.

Every Student of Medicine, Veterinary and other Life Sciences must visit and experience this Lab: Immersive Learning comes alive at SKUAST Kashmir Yesterday I had the privilege of inaugurating the Immersive Virtual Reality Lab (IVRL) at SKUAST Kashmir along with the Vice

A little kindness on the road can make a long journey easier: It’s migration time! Each autumn, 98,000+ families undertake the world’s largest climate-driven seasonal migration, walking nearly 600 km from mountain pastures to winter homes. I have often seen them moving at night

Iron Fences or Wooden Trust? The future of Conservation lies in the Communities This photo tells two stories. In the backdrop, meadows are enclosed with tonnes of iron fencing. In the foreground, a pastoral family has protected a sapling with a simple wooden frame, a gesture of

Education on the Move: Harnessing Science & Technology for Children in Himalayan Migration Corridors It was a privilege to meet Priyanka Sharma and Adam Turney from World Education JSI for an insightful exchange on strengthening education for children in Jammu & Kashmir, with a

@listenshahid @CGIAR Thank you for the meaningful exchange and for highlighting the importance of pastoral communities in the Himalayas. At @CGIAR, we are committed to ensuring that global science serves those at the heart of food systems and ecosystem stewardship.

Honoured to exchange ideas with Dr. Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director @CGIAR, on how global science can support pastoral communities in the fragile Himalayas. Recognising the world’s largest climate-driven migration in J&K is key to resilience, food security &

Thrilled to share this frame of the Eisenhower Fellowships 2025 Global Fellows 🌍 Honoured to stand alongside incredible changemakers from around the world — and looking forward to building bridges of knowledge, partnerships, and action that link local resilience with global

On our 79th Independence Day, we honour the sacrifices that gave us freedom and the resilience that keeps our nation strong. Today, our thoughts are also with those facing tragedy in Kishtwar. 🇮🇳

Deeply saddened by the tragic cloudburst in Chositi, Kishtwar. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover swiftly. Gratitude to the administration, security forces, NDRF and SDRF teams mobilizing in these critical hours. Praying for strength and

Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2025 Yesterday evening, I had the profound honour of receiving a token of appreciation from Hon’ble Lt Governor Shri Manoj Sinha ji, alongside colleagues from the administration, security forces and other key departments. Heartfelt gratitude to the LG

From Surprise Inspections to Systems: Engineering Food Safety Management It’s encouraging to see food safety in headlines today. But are pre-festival raids and post-crackdown drives a substitute for resilient systems? Globally, the answer is no. Real safety comes from

🍎 Kashmir Apples in the Global Supply Chain: From Glut to Leverage Half of Jammu & Kashmir’s fruit land is under apple — 172,000 hectares producing 2.06 million tonnes annually. That’s nearly nine apples out of every ten grown in India when combined with Himachal and

World’s Largest Climate-Driven Seasonal Migration: A Tipping Point in the Himalayas [98,000 Families Living the Climate Shift] For centuries, pastoral tribes in Jammu & Kashmir practiced a rhythmic transhumance—ascending from the plains of Jammu to alpine meadows of Kashmir in