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In a recent meeting with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, Dr Farooq Abdullah, Comrade Yousuf Tarigami, and Dr Mehboob Beig discussed the issue of SKIMS (Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Science) losing its autonomy. They emphasized the need to allow the institute to fill up vaccine positions for patient care. They pointed out the 50% shortage of technical and nursing staff, affecting other healthcare institutions as well. Kashmir's hospitals face severe vacancies, with 275 positions vacant in SMHS Hospital alone. The government's decision to downsize has led to a net fall of 129,301 employees in the last two years, despite rising costs. The region faces rampant joblessness, with a 23.1% unemployment rate, leaving around eight lakh youths jobless.
The completion of five years of Delhi's direct rule on Jammu and Kashmir state has sparked criticism from political leaders. They accuse the government of disregarding democracy and people's rights. The ongoing period of central rule in Jammu and Kashmir has created a divide between the region and Delhi, widening the gap. In contrast, previous periods of direct rule aimed to strengthen democracy and rebuild connections with the people. The current political landscape in Jammu and Kashmir is characterized by disarray, with parties splitting and leaders facing investigations. The government highlights development and tourism as signs of progress, but political class disagrees.