Abdullah urges Gujjar research on climate, reservation impact

The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, asked Gujjar institutions to do research on how climate change and reservation policies affect the Gujjar-Bakerwal community.

He said this research could help make better policies in the future.

The Gujjar-Bakerwal people are especially affected by climate change because they move to different places with their animals during different seasons.

The Chief Minister also talked about the importance of education for the community and said they should study how well reservation policies have worked.

Former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah also spoke and told the community to stay united and focus on education.

Many important people were at the event, which was held to remember Dr. Masud Ahmed Choudhary, who had helped marginalized people in the region.

Additionally, Omar Abdullah discussed the challenges of achieving statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, expressing disappointment with the lack of clarity on what needs to be done to achieve it.

He also highlighted the economic disadvantages faced by the region and the government's role in providing additional funds.