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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is a union territory in India, located in the Himalayan region. Here's an overview:

*History:*

1. Princely state (1846)
2. Accession to India (1947)
3. Indo-Pakistani Wars (1947)
4. Insurgency and militancy (1989-present)
5. Reorganization as union territory (2019)

*Geography:*

1. Area: 42,241 sq km
2. Capital: Srinagar (summer), Jammu (winter)
3. Regions: Kashmir Valley, Jammu, Ladakh
4. Borders: Pakistan (LoC), China (LAC), Himachal Pradesh, Punjab

*Demographics:*

1. Population: 12.5 million (2011 census)
2. Religions: Muslim (68%), Hindu (28%), Buddhist (4%)
3. Languages: Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, Urdu

*Economy:*

1. Agriculture: Rice, wheat, fruits (apples, cherries)
2. Tourism: Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Vaishno Devi
3. Handicrafts: Carpet weaving, woodcarving, papier-mâché
4. Hydroelectric power

*Conflict:*

1. Kashmir insurgency (1989-present)
2. Militant groups: Hizbul Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed
3. Human rights issues: Alleged abuses by security forces
4. Pakistan's support for militancy

*Recent Developments:*

1. Article 370 revocation (2019)
2. Reorganization as union territory
3. Internet shutdown (2019-2020)
4. COVID-19 pandemic response

*Key Issues:*

1. Autonomy and self-governance
2. Human rights and security
3. Economic development
4. Education and healthcare
5. Environmental concerns (climate change, pollution)

*Stakeholders:*

1. Indian government
2. J&K state government
3. Political parties (NC, PDP, BJP)
4. Militant groups
5. Civil society organizations

*International Involvement:*

1. United Nations (UN) resolutions
2. Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
3. European Union (EU) statements
4. Pakistan's role in militancy
5. US diplomatic efforts

*Sources:*

1. Government of Jammu and Kashmir
2. Ministry of Home Affairs, India
3. Jammu and Kashmir Police
4. Human Rights Watch
5. Amnesty International
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