Kashmir’s economic conundrum during Covid-19

India’s 2020-21 budget, presented by Nirmala Sitaraman, allots a whooping sum of $66.9 billion to the Indian ministry of defence. Though there are a number of divisions and sub-divisions under which this amount will be spent, the major chunk goes to the army. In Kashmir there is roughly one army personnel for every seven citizens, making it the world’s most militarised zone. The region of Jammu and Kashmir, which counts for one percent of India’s population, has been receiving 10% of the funds from the centre. But this money is not spent on developmental projects and is instead used to maintain a military presence in the area. Jammu ...

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