Intersections and Transformations : Polity, Governance, and Economy in Jammu and Kashmir

The volume brings together diverse perspectives on polity, governance reforms and socio-economic transformations in the region.This volume marks one of the first comprehensive academic engagements to highlight the aspects of politics, governance and economy that shape modern Jammu and Kashmir.While a multi-disciplinary approach is followed to bring out the complexities involved in the varied themes of politics, governance and economy, the text tries to weave them together to provide a coherent discussion on the interplay and interconnectedness of these themes. From post-partition politics to reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir; from democracy, rural and urban governance, down to addressing concerns of marginal groups, as well as ensuring accountable governance; from themes like agrarian economy, industrial policies, planning and development down to the issue of poverty and SDGs, it attempts to address a host of different but related issues central to Jammu and Kashmir. This volume will