Letter to the Editor – The Kashmir Horizon https://thekashmirhorizon.com Daily English newspaper from Srinagar, The Kashmir Horizon, provides the latest news from Kashmir and Jammu. Get in-depth analysis on Kashmir politics, local issues, and daily life in the region. Your source for credible Jammu and Kashmir news updates. Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:21:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.12 https://thekashmirhorizon.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Logo-Kashmir-Horizon-new-32x32.jpg Letter to the Editor – The Kashmir Horizon https://thekashmirhorizon.com 32 32 Letters To The Editor https://thekashmirhorizon.com/2026/09/30/letters-to-the-editor-64/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:21:17 +0000 https://thekashmirhorizon.com/?p=367673 Dear Editor,
Through esteemed columns of your leading newspaper, I would like to put on record my views over ban on online delivery of liquor. Below mentioned are my views on the subject:-
Ban Online Alcohol Sales

The predatory push by various state governments to institutionalise online liquor delivery via e commerce platforms is a catastrophic nationwide blunder that trades public health for sheer revenue greed. With over 160 million citizens across India already battling severe alcohol dependence weaponizing convenience will fuel an uncontrollable social crisis. Digital age verification is a complete farce tech savvy minors will effortlessly exploit these digital loopholes directly hooking an entire generation of vulnerable youth. Flooding Indian households with home delivered alcohol will aggressively escalate domestic violence, shatter marginalized families and turn our national highways into lawless death traps. The state apparatus must completely abandon this destructive profit driven policy immediately before it permanently decimates the social fabric of Indian society.
VijayKumar H K
hkvkmech@gmail.com
Raichur, Karnataka
Environmentalist

]]> Letters To The Editor https://thekashmirhorizon.com/2026/09/25/letters-to-the-editor-63/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:26:38 +0000 https://thekashmirhorizon.com/?p=367022 Dear Editor,
Through esteemed columns of your leading newspaper, I would like to write few lines on National Livehood Mission mobilization of 10.05 crore women under the caption “The Mirage Of Rural Prosperity” . Below mentioned are my views on the subject:-
The Mirage of Rural Prosperity

While National Livehood Mission mobilization of 10.05 crore women is a monumental feat the ground reality remains a mosaic of structural debt & stagnant growth. Beyond the Lakhpati Didi success stories statistics reveal a sobering truth over 68% of SHG members struggle with acute financial illiteracy & nearly 53% face severe repayment distress.The mission’s heavy reliance on debt financing mobilizing ₹11 lakh crore in credit often masks a debt trap cycle where loans fund consumption rather than production. Without robust market linkages & professional auditing for the ₹56,000 crore capitalization fund we risk creating a bubble of assisted poverty. Regime must pivot from mere credit delivery to genuine value chain integration.
VijayKumar H K
hkvkmech@gmail.com
Raichur, Karnataka
Environmentalist

 

]]> Letters To The Editor https://thekashmirhorizon.com/2026/09/22/letters-to-the-editor-62/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:45:10 +0000 https://thekashmirhorizon.com/?p=366618 Dear Editor,
Through esteemed columns of your leading newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the Government towards the plight of underpaid contractual faculties in J&K Degree Colleges through the columns of your esteemed newspaper. My views are detailed below:-
Crying in Wilderness or Fighting for the Cause: Inside the Academic Pay Crisis.
For years, underpaid faculties have been crying in the wilderness for a genuine salary hike, but their pleas have been lost in budget cuts. It is now a cry for the very cause of educational excellence because fighting for a lecturer’s salary hike is no longer just about personal survival. “Tuition fees of students are increasing, but the salaries of educators remain the same.” It is this grave concern of the most qualified, educated and unemployed youths who tried to get their demands fulfilled. The concern of thousands of youths, most of whom have degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) and have qualified for the National Eligibility Test Junior Research Fellowship (NET-JRF). The earlier being the most reputed and highest qualification in our nation and the world. The equal pay for equal work notion does not apply here in Jammu and Kashmir in comparison to the rest of the states. The basic salary is the demand of the hour. “We cannot expect teachers to light the fire of learning if they themselves are burning out from financial strain.” We are paid a meagre salary of 28000 with no experience counted when we apply for other colleges or universities at the pan-India level. This is step motherly treatment of the government towards highly qualified youths. The salary given is not a debt that is returned in installments but should be as per the teaching and the hard work done by the educators. This is a mockery of the educated youths, as this sum fits nowhere, neither the necessities nor the further research work. The salary hike issue is very long and it is requested that the government, the Director of Colleges and the Nodal Principal prioritise it and resolve it.

Dr. Rajat Kumar

Contractual Faculty at GDC Doda,

Jammu and Kashmir.

rajatkumarramit@gmail.com

]]> Letters To The Editor https://thekashmirhorizon.com/2026/09/15/letters-to-the-editor-61/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:50:04 +0000 https://thekashmirhorizon.com/?p=365535 Dear Editor,
Through esteemed columns of your leading newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the Central Government on BHAVYA scheme worth launched to develop 100 plug and play industrial parks worth ₹33,660 Crores . Below mentioned are my views on the subject:-

BHAVYA Scheme: Industrial Boom or White Elephant?

The Centre’s ₹33,660 crore Bhavya scheme to develop 100 plug & play industrial parks sounds visionary yet it risks becoming another bureaucratic white elephant. Allocating four months for states to rush applications for 50 parks under a competitive model is recklessly hurried. True industrial hubs require meticulous environmental impact studies & robust logistics not politically motivated hasty approvals. Furthermore with 20 parks targeted in just the first two months quality will inevitably be sacrificed for speed. Instead of creating hollow concrete zones the Commerce Ministry must mandate strict 80% pre occupancy commitments from anchor investors before releasing funds. True success lies in matching infrastructure with actual market demand not merely meeting aggressive cabinet timelines.
VijayKumar H K

Raichur, Karnataka
Environmentalist

]]> Letters To The Editor https://thekashmirhorizon.com/2026/08/19/letters-to-the-editor-60/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:24:44 +0000 https://thekashmirhorizon.com/?p=361879 Dear Editor,

Through esteemed columns of your leading newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the Government and the people towards drowning of ten innocent lives in Uttara Kannada’s Kalinadi river of Karnataka. Below mentioned are my views on the subject:-

Water Literacy: A Crucial Imperative

The tragic drowning of ten innocent lives in Uttara Kannada’s Kalinadi river of Karnataka highlights a damning systemic failure in public safety. This heartbreaking disaster is not a mere accident it is a mirror reflecting our absolute disregard for coastal dynamics. Estuaries and river sea confluences are highly volatile zones where extreme weather shifts water levels instantly. Annually India witnesses over 25,000 drowning deaths yet we lack localized tech driven early warning systems. The local administration must strictly enforce geo-fencing install multilingual warning boards and deploy active coastal guards. Ultimately public accountability matters. Citizens must cultivate basic water literacy and respect nature’s boundaries to permanently halt these preventable recurring massacres.

VijayKumar H K

hkvkmech@gmail.com

Raichur, Karnataka

 Environmentalist

]]> Letters To The Editor   https://thekashmirhorizon.com/2026/08/13/letters-to-the-editor-59/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:21:13 +0000 https://thekashmirhorizon.com/?p=361170 Dear Editor,

Through esteemed columns of your leading newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the Government and the people on Japan’s recent ban on Indian mango imports. Below mentioned are my views on the subject:-

Resolve Mango’s Standard Disputes 

Japan’s recent ban on Indian mango imports ends a 20-year trade run over treatment irregularities exposes a deeper vulnerability for our domestic growers.

While Japan constitutes a small slice of India’s overall mango export value with the US, UAE & UK dominating the sudden loss of this premium market leaves local farmers reeling. Coupled with a struggling domestic market our growers are facing sharp financial losses.To safeguard agricultural livelihoods the government must immediately upgrade our vapour heat treatment facilities to resolve standard disputes. Furthermore one must invest in localized processing infrastructure. Converting surplus harvests into high value pulps & concentrates will insulate vulnerable farmers from volatile geopolitical shifts & strict international quarantine blocks.

VijayKumar H K

hkvkmech@gmail.com

Raichur, Karnataka

 Environmentalist

]]> Letters To The Editor https://thekashmirhorizon.com/2026/08/04/letters-to-the-editor-58/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:25:19 +0000 https://thekashmirhorizon.com/?p=359997 Dear Editor,
Through esteemed columns of your leading newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the Government and the people on online Gaming Industry. Below mentioned are my views on the subject:-
Online Gaming Industry in Jeopardy

The Supreme Court’s retrospective tax ruling has plunged India’s booming online gaming sector into unprecedented turmoil, leaving over 100,000 jobs hanging in limbo. By threatening tax outflows that drastically exceed topline revenues this regulatory turbulence paralyzes compliant domestic operators.Imposing excessive fiscal pressure on an industry built around skill & innovation is counterproductive. Instead of curbing risk these severe measures will inevitably drive users toward unregulated offshore illegal betting platforms draining national revenue. Policymakers must reassess this systemic chokehold. We need a balanced sustainable framework that safeguards consumer protection while fostering economic growth rather than completely dismantling a flourishing digital ecosystem.

VijayKumar H K
hkvkmech@gmail.com
Raichur, Karnataka
Environmentalist

]]> Letters To The Editor https://thekashmirhorizon.com/2026/07/18/letters-to-the-editor-57/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:44:30 +0000 https://thekashmirhorizon.com/?p=357840 Dear Editor,
Through esteemed columns of your leading newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the Government and the people on price hikes on commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders. Below mentioned are my views on the subject:-
Middle Class Burned By Fuel Hike

The frequent price hikes on commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders highlight the complex economic pressures currently squeezing small businesses, street vendors, and migrant communities. In a highly globalized market, domestic fuel prices are deeply intertwined with international crude oil volatility and supply chain disruptions, such as ongoing conflicts in West Asia.While the stability of domestic LPG prices provides some relief to household budgets, the soaring cost of commercial cylinders creates a heavy ripple effect. Small eateries and local shops are forced to choose between absorbing the financial shock or passing the burden onto consumers through costlier food and services. Additionally, price increases on smaller 5 kg cylinders pose an immediate challenge to migrant workers who often rely on these options due to structural hurdles like lacking local address proof. Balancing macroeconomic resilience, such as boasting robust digital payment growth, with the real-world financial strain felt by vulnerable populations remains a critical challenge. Addressing these vulnerabilities requires a careful blend of targeted policy interventions, structural support, and economic empathy to shield everyday citizens from external global shocks.
VijayKumar H K
hkvkmech@gmail.com
Raichur, Karnataka
Environmentalist

 

]]> Letters To The Editor https://thekashmirhorizon.com/2026/07/17/letters-to-the-editor-56/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:30:16 +0000 https://thekashmirhorizon.com/?p=357604 Dear Editor,
Through esteemed columns of your leading newspaper, I would like to draw the attention of the Government and the people on Caste Cenesus. Below mentioned are my views on the subject:-
Conduct a Reliable Caste Census

The upcoming census inclusion of caste enumeration is a historic opportunity to build evidence based public policies rather than relying on demographic assumptions. India has thousands of caste names with deep regional variations. Therefore without a rigorous mechanism for verification & standardization this exercise risks producing a chaotic collection of identities instead of a coherent national database.To ensure its success the government must prioritize scientific exactitude, independent expert oversight, & total political restraint. We cannot sacrifice data accuracy for political symbolism or let statistics become ammunition for competitive identity politics. Ultimately the value of this census depends entirely on the transparency of its methodology & the wisdom with which the gathered data is utilized to promote genuine social justice & national unity.
VijayKumar H K
hkvkmech@gmail.com
Raichur, Karnataka
Environmentalist

]]> Letters To The Editor https://thekashmirhorizon.com/2026/07/15/letters-to-the-editor-55/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:11:06 +0000 https://thekashmirhorizon.com/?p=357296 Dear Editor,
I want to publish my view through columns of your leading newspaper in “Kashmir Horizon” on tactical brilliance of D K Shivakumar that led to his crowning as Chief Minister Karnatka and the challenges he faces now in governing Karnatka state . Below mentioned are my views on the subject:-
Structural Friction Overrules Political Optics
D.K. Shivakumar’s tactical brilliance won him the Chief Minister’s chair but running Karnataka on backroom deals & astrology is a dangerous strategy. The Rock of Kanakapura cannot govern a complex state purely as a corporate friendly regional boss. His immediate nightmare is structural not political because bankrolling the populist Five Guarantees has already bled the exchequer dry starving critical infrastructure. If he favors Bengaluru’s tech elite while rural irrigation rots the backlash will be swift. Furthermore sitting on the explosive caste census report while trying to placate both his own community & Siddaramaiah’s AHINDA base is a recipe for administrative paralysis. Pragmatism must replace political optics or the state’s anti incumbency trap will instantly crush his leadership.
VijayKumar H K
hkvkmech@gmail.com
Raichur, Karnataka
Environmentalist

 

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