Srinagar, March 16 -- The revelation in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly that the region's unemployment rate has declined from 6.7% in 2019-20 to 6.1% in 2023-24 is a significant indicator of economic progress. While the drop may seem modest at first glance, in the context of our unique socio-political and economic landscape, it is a vindication of the Modi government's sustained efforts to bring stability, investment, and employment opportunities to the Union Territory post 2019 changes. The abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 was a watershed moment in J&K's history. While opposition voices predicted economic instability, the Modi government emphasized that ending special status would lead to greater integration with India's economy, ...