JJBs, CWCs face shutdown in J&K

Expired tenures stall final orders, child protection, rehabilitation and adoption Jahangeer Ganaie SRINAGAR, Oct 21 (KNO): The Juvenile Justice Boards (JJBs) in Jammu and Kashmir have become partially non-functional, while Child Welfare Committees (CWCs) have become dysfunctional following the expiry of their members’ tenure, raising concerns over justice and protection for vulnerable children. An order … Read more

Govt admits rural youth face gaps in access to internships, apprenticeships

Srinagar, Sep 25 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir government has acknowledged gaps in access to internships, fellowships and apprenticeships for youth, particularly in rural and far-flung areas, while informing the Legislative Assembly that several platforms and schemes are already in place to expand opportunities. The disclosure came in response to a question by Budgam MLA … Read more