Can Technology help Kashmir overcome its Challenges?

It is crucial to ponder upon whether the removal of the legal barrier will be enough to encourage tech majors to step into the region

Kashmir, the pristinely beautiful northernmost territory of India, is no stranger to turmoil. Ever since its accession to India all the way back in 1947, this region has found itself at the centre of a deleterious dispute between neighbours India and Pakistan, resulting in a damaging effect on this strategically located area’s security and consequently, its economy.

Instead of stealing the spotlight for its unparalleled beauty and the sight of its stunningly paradisiacal locales, the region has repeatedly made the headlines for the escalations of tensions, dastardly terrorist attacks and political upheavals.

While one would expect such an exquisitely idyllic area to have a bustling tourism industry in place, Kashmir has unfortunately fallen out of favour with both domestic and international tourists over the recent years owing to the fear of terror attacks and security concerns. However, despite the long history of…