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What was the primary focus of the Naya Kashmir Manifesto?
What was the primary focus of the Naya Kashmir Manifesto?
- Cultural heritage preservation
- Military reconstruction
- Economic, social, political, and cultural reconstruction (correct)
- Environmental protection
Who was considered the author of the Naya Kashmir Manifesto?
Who was considered the author of the Naya Kashmir Manifesto?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah
- B.P.L Bedi (correct)
- Bakshi Ghulam Muhammad
Which aspect did the Naya Kashmir Manifesto particularly emphasize?
Which aspect did the Naya Kashmir Manifesto particularly emphasize?
- Privatization of industries
- Establishment of councils for various sectors (correct)
- Military alliances
- Increased taxation
What role did Bakshi Ghulam Muhammad play in the post-independence era of Jammu and Kashmir?
What role did Bakshi Ghulam Muhammad play in the post-independence era of Jammu and Kashmir?
What was the most significant part of the Naya Kashmir Manifesto?
What was the most significant part of the Naya Kashmir Manifesto?
What did the Naya Kashmir Manifesto advocate concerning production instruments?
What did the Naya Kashmir Manifesto advocate concerning production instruments?
Which of the following sectors was NOT directly mentioned as part of the Naya Kashmir Manifesto's objectives?
Which of the following sectors was NOT directly mentioned as part of the Naya Kashmir Manifesto's objectives?
In what year was the Naya Kashmir Manifesto adopted?
In what year was the Naya Kashmir Manifesto adopted?
What was considered one of the greatest achievements in the construction sector during this period?
What was considered one of the greatest achievements in the construction sector during this period?
How did the Kashmir Chalo Campaign influence the local economy?
How did the Kashmir Chalo Campaign influence the local economy?
Which project was launched to enhance road connectivity within the State?
Which project was launched to enhance road connectivity within the State?
What measures were taken to improve local infrastructure?
What measures were taken to improve local infrastructure?
What role did the Department of Information play during the campaign?
What role did the Department of Information play during the campaign?
What was a significant outcome of the established silk and woolen factories?
What was a significant outcome of the established silk and woolen factories?
Which sector received a boost along with the improvement of tourism?
Which sector received a boost along with the improvement of tourism?
What was a key benefit of the electrification of villages?
What was a key benefit of the electrification of villages?
What percentage of the Five Year Plans was funded by the Centre?
What percentage of the Five Year Plans was funded by the Centre?
What unique funding structure was provided to the Special State compared to other states?
What unique funding structure was provided to the Special State compared to other states?
Which developmental aspect received special attention and saw an unprecedented increase?
Which developmental aspect received special attention and saw an unprecedented increase?
What was established in Srinagar during the period discussed?
What was established in Srinagar during the period discussed?
What percentage of financial assistance structure is noted for other Special Category States?
What percentage of financial assistance structure is noted for other Special Category States?
Who drafted the Educational Policy of the State in 1955?
Who drafted the Educational Policy of the State in 1955?
What type of education was incorporated into the curriculum aside from job-oriented education?
What type of education was incorporated into the curriculum aside from job-oriented education?
What was a consequence of central financial assistance for the state?
What was a consequence of central financial assistance for the state?
What impact did women's education have on their role in society?
What impact did women's education have on their role in society?
What significant transformation occurred in 1949 regarding the Cultural Front?
What significant transformation occurred in 1949 regarding the Cultural Front?
Who was Dina Nath Nadim?
Who was Dina Nath Nadim?
What was the primary focus of the efforts taken by the Dogra rulers and the Abdullah Government?
What was the primary focus of the efforts taken by the Dogra rulers and the Abdullah Government?
What change occurred after Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad assumed power in 1953?
What change occurred after Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad assumed power in 1953?
What was the content of Dina Nath Nadim's celebrated opera ‘Bomber Te Yemberzal’?
What was the content of Dina Nath Nadim's celebrated opera ‘Bomber Te Yemberzal’?
How did Prof. Ram Nath Shastri contribute to literature?
How did Prof. Ram Nath Shastri contribute to literature?
What was a significant challenge faced in the health care services before 1953?
What was a significant challenge faced in the health care services before 1953?
What was one of the significant increases in health services by the end of the 1960s?
What was one of the significant increases in health services by the end of the 1960s?
Which award did Rehman Rahi receive for his literary work?
Which award did Rehman Rahi receive for his literary work?
What was the primary goal of the cultural policy mentioned in the content?
What was the primary goal of the cultural policy mentioned in the content?
What was the title of Rehman Rahi's famous poem that criticized government policies in Kashmir?
What was the title of Rehman Rahi's famous poem that criticized government policies in Kashmir?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about Dinoo Bhai Pant?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about Dinoo Bhai Pant?
What was a major action taken to enhance health services for the people?
What was a major action taken to enhance health services for the people?
Which literary form did Dinoo Bhai Pant’s work NOT include?
Which literary form did Dinoo Bhai Pant’s work NOT include?
How many dispensaries were there at the end of the 1960s?
How many dispensaries were there at the end of the 1960s?
What was the primary purpose of Lalla Rookh Publications?
What was the primary purpose of Lalla Rookh Publications?
In what year was the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages established?
In what year was the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages established?
What unique contribution did Jashn-i-Kashmir make to Kashmiri culture?
What unique contribution did Jashn-i-Kashmir make to Kashmiri culture?
Which of the following activities was NOT incorporated by the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages?
Which of the following activities was NOT incorporated by the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages?
How did the cultural intelligentsia, including poets like Dina Nath Nadim, react to Bakshi’s regime?
How did the cultural intelligentsia, including poets like Dina Nath Nadim, react to Bakshi’s regime?
Which entity did the Cultural Academy develop ties with?
Which entity did the Cultural Academy develop ties with?
What overall impact did the government's policies during Bakshi's regime have on the people?
What overall impact did the government's policies during Bakshi's regime have on the people?
What happened to Lalla Rookh Publications in 1957?
What happened to Lalla Rookh Publications in 1957?
Flashcards
What was the Naya Kashmir Manifesto?
What was the Naya Kashmir Manifesto?
The Naya Kashmir Manifesto was a political plan for the reconstruction of Jammu and Kashmir, covering economic, social, political, and cultural aspects.
What were the goals of the Naya Kashmir Manifesto?
What were the goals of the Naya Kashmir Manifesto?
The Naya Kashmir Manifesto was a comprehensive plan that covered various aspects of Jammu and Kashmir's development, aiming to build a more just and equitable society.
What specific areas did the Naya Kashmir Manifesto focus on?
What specific areas did the Naya Kashmir Manifesto focus on?
The Naya Kashmir Manifesto advocated for the establishment of various councils focusing on education, cultural advancement, women's rights, communication, and healthcare, aiming for a more equal development across the state.
What was the core economic principle of the Naya Kashmir Manifesto?
What was the core economic principle of the Naya Kashmir Manifesto?
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Who is considered the author of the Naya Kashmir Manifesto?
Who is considered the author of the Naya Kashmir Manifesto?
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What Political Party adopted the Naya Kashmir Manifesto?
What Political Party adopted the Naya Kashmir Manifesto?
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Where was the Naya Kashmir Manifesto adopted?
Where was the Naya Kashmir Manifesto adopted?
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How was the Naya Kashmir Manifesto structured?
How was the Naya Kashmir Manifesto structured?
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Modernization in Kashmir
Modernization in Kashmir
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Kashmiri Goods Promotion
Kashmiri Goods Promotion
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Banihal Tunnel Significance
Banihal Tunnel Significance
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City Bus Service Objective
City Bus Service Objective
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Improving Rural Life
Improving Rural Life
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Boost to Economy and Employment
Boost to Economy and Employment
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Kashmir Chalo Campaign
Kashmir Chalo Campaign
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Government's Role in the Campaign
Government's Role in the Campaign
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Special State Funding
Special State Funding
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Dependence and Indebtedness
Dependence and Indebtedness
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Education as a Tool for Progress
Education as a Tool for Progress
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Central Funding of Education
Central Funding of Education
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Job-Oriented Curriculum
Job-Oriented Curriculum
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Free Textbooks for Students
Free Textbooks for Students
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Women's Education
Women's Education
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Expansion of Educational Infrastructure
Expansion of Educational Infrastructure
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Healthcare Improvements in Jammu and Kashmir
Healthcare Improvements in Jammu and Kashmir
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Cultural Policy in Jammu and Kashmir
Cultural Policy in Jammu and Kashmir
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Who was Rehman Rahi?
Who was Rehman Rahi?
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Who was Dinoo Bhai Pant?
Who was Dinoo Bhai Pant?
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What was "Maefi Nama"?
What was "Maefi Nama"?
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What was the "Kashmir Chalo" Campaign?
What was the "Kashmir Chalo" Campaign?
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What was Lalla Rookh Publications?
What was Lalla Rookh Publications?
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What was the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages?
What was the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages?
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What was the Jashn-i-Kashmir festival?
What was the Jashn-i-Kashmir festival?
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What were the key achievements of Bakshi Ghulam Muhammad's administration?
What were the key achievements of Bakshi Ghulam Muhammad's administration?
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How did writers and poets criticize Bakshi's policies?
How did writers and poets criticize Bakshi's policies?
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How did the financial assistance model impact Jammu and Kashmir?
How did the financial assistance model impact Jammu and Kashmir?
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Women's Role in Post-Independence Kashmir
Women's Role in Post-Independence Kashmir
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Dina Nath Nadim and Kashmiri Opera
Dina Nath Nadim and Kashmiri Opera
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Healthcare Challenges and Improvements in Kashmir
Healthcare Challenges and Improvements in Kashmir
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Bakshi Government's Modernization Efforts
Bakshi Government's Modernization Efforts
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Prof. Ram Nath Shastri and Literary Revival
Prof. Ram Nath Shastri and Literary Revival
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The Cultural Congress and Social Change
The Cultural Congress and Social Change
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First Industrial Exhibition in Kashmir
First Industrial Exhibition in Kashmir
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The Banihal Tunnel and Trade Connectivity
The Banihal Tunnel and Trade Connectivity
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Study Notes
Post-Independence Era: Jammu and Kashmir on the Path of Modernization
- The chapter examines economic and social changes in Jammu and Kashmir from 1947 to 1963.
- It traces the trajectory of governance, planned economy, state building, reforms in agrarian, education, and health sectors, and various developmental programs initiated under the Naya Kashmir Manifesto.
- The chapter also describes how the programs initiated under Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah were practically enforced under Bakshi Ghulam Muhammad's leadership.
Naya Kashmir Manifesto: An Important Document
- The National Conference, the most popular political party in the state, adopted the Naya Kashmir Manifesto on September 29, 1944.
- This manifesto was a comprehensive plan for the region's economic, social, political, and cultural reconstruction.
- The manifesto outlined a plan for national economic development, establishment of councils for national education, cultural upliftment, women's rights, communication, and health.
- It advocated socialization of production and reorganization of property relationships.
- The document served as the basis of the Directive Principles of State Policy when the Jammu and Kashmir constitution was adopted on November 17, 1956.
End of Dogra Rule and the Establishment of New Government
- Maharaja Hari Singh appointed Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah as head of the Emergency administration on October 30, 1947, after the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India.
- Sheikh Abdullah served as Chief Emergency Officer until March 5, 1948.
- Hari Singh transferred powers to his son, Yuvraj Karan Singh, who later became the first Sadar-i-Riyasat in 1952.
Important Key Words
- Envisage: To foresee
- Socialist Welfare State: A form of government protecting citizens' economic and social well-being.
Priority of the Nascent State (Economic Reforms)
- Land Reforms: The abolition of Jagirs, Muafis, and Mukararies (except those granted to religious places) was abolished in 1948.
- The 'Grow More Food' scheme was launched to combat food shortages.
- The State Tenancy Act of 1924 was amended in October 1948 to guarantee fixity of tenure and restrict rent for tenants.
- An Act was passed to alleviate distress of the poor (
Distressed Debtors Relief Act of 1950
) to address indebtedness.
Impact of Land Reforms
- Land reforms curtailed landlords' privileges, empowering peasants.
- Reforms gave the peasant class a renewed sense of confidence through land ownership.
- Land reforms generated dynamic momentum for agricultural development and incentivized investment by peasants.
Agricultural Expansion (Irrigation Projects)
- Post-1950, irrigation projects were prioritized.
- A department of irrigation was established under the Public Works Development Organization.
- Investments in irrigation increased the annual food production from 82.56 lakh mounds in 1951–52 to 166.10 lakh mounds in 1964–65.
- Irrigation efforts aimed at reducing reliance on rainfall.
Infrastructural Development (Roads and Buildings)
- Significant road construction efforts began after 1947, especially under Bakshi Ghulam Muhammad's leadership.
- The Banihal tunnel, designed by German engineers, was a crucial development.
- City bus service connected remote towns and villages.
- Electrification and flood control improvements were implemented.
Industrial Growth
- Before 1947, the region primarily relied on handcrafted and handloom industries.
- Post-1947, the state actively promoted industrialization (foundations of industrial estates).
- Industries received technical and financial support from the Indian government.
Kashmir Chalo Campaign: Tourism and Film Industry
- The "Kashmir Chalo" campaign significantly boosted tourism and the film industry in the region.
- Government initiatives included improved air services, abolished permit system, and enhanced hotel facilities.
- Tourism promotion efforts utilized various media and outreach programmes.
- This increased the visibility of the Kashmir region, boosting economic activity.
Financial Support and State Building Project
- Jammu and Kashmir received significant financial support from the Central Government.
- 90% of the state's Five-Year Plans were centrally funded.
- This financial aid contrasted with the state receiving only 30% as a grant.
Growth of Modern Education
- Education was prioritized, viewed as a tool for social and economic advancement.
- During Bakshi's tenure (1953-1963) central government funding for education expanded greatly.
- The policy during Bakshi's tenure included increasing teacher salaries, making primary to university education free, establishing institutions (intermediate college for girls, colleges for women, the University of Jammu and Kashmir) and incorporating job-oriented education to the curriculum.
Cultural Policy
- The state established the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages in 1958.
- The State government hosted a cultural festival ('Jashn-i-Kashmir' in 1956) to promote cultural exchange.
Lalla Rookh Publications (1955-1957)
- This organization collected and distributed Kashmir-related literature.
Jashn-i-Kashmir.
- The state hosted the first-ever cultural festival in 1956
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