Radicalisation in Jammu and Kashmir is driven as much by socio-economic factors as by external influences. Discuss how education and youth engagement can play a role in countering radicalisation in J&K.

Jammu and Kashmir is riddled with multitude of challenges owing to the strategic location. Radicalisation in J&K Reasons: External Influences: - Pakistan training centres - Radicalization through social media Socio-Economic Reasons: - Lack of education and employment - Alienation due to prolong cell AFSPA - Low level capital and harmony in the region. (Kashmiri Pandits Issue)

Youth Engagement and education as a step forward: (1) Operation Sokhrana of the Ammu to spread education and skills (2) Deradicalisation campaign through democracy and election. Ex- Local 6 state elections in J&K (3) Removal of Gradually AFSPA (4) Improved electricity environment along with education and migration (5) Infiltration of youth to border crossing Therefore education and engagement along with security and goodwill will help in deradicalised efforts and Winning Hearts and Minds Strategy to be adopted.