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15 August 2026

J&K CM warning on reservation report delay

The topic touches upon federal tensions regarding reservation policy implementation and the strategic constraints of the Indus Waters Treaty, providing useful context for broader discussions on center-state relations and resource management.

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Notes

  • J&K reservation policy currently stands at 60% reserved categories and 40% open category.
  • A sub-committee was constituted by the J&K government to revise the existing reservation policy.
  • The report on the revised reservation policy was submitted to the Lieutenant-Governor's office in 2025.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the delay in the finalization and approval of the reservation report by the central authorities.
  • The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is viewed by the J&K administration as a constraint on the region's ability to fully utilize its water resources for drinking, irrigation, navigation, and power generation.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional and administrative challenges in balancing reservation policies within Union Territories, particularly in the context of the evolving socio-political aspirations of the youth. 150 words
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  2. The Indus Waters Treaty has been a cornerstone of India-Pakistan relations. Critically analyze the developmental constraints imposed by the treaty on the riparian rights of the Jammu and Kashmir region and the potential for balancing national security with regional economic development. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the current reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir mentioned in the report, what is the percentage allocated to the open category?

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