On Wednesday, a delegation from the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), led by advisor Peerzada Mehboob-Ul-Haq, met with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs to discuss pressing issues affecting students and marginalized communities in Jammu and Kashmir. The delegation presented a detailed representation that underscored the socio-economic challenges faced by the youth in the region, including high unemployment rates and discrimination. They expressed concern over the profiling and harassment of Kashmiri students studying outside the region, which has led to fear and psychological distress. The JKSA urged the committee to recommend robust grievance redressal mechanisms and institutional safeguards to protect the rights and dignity of Kashmiri students. Additionally, the delegation called for a review of the current reservation policy and the implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in Jammu and Kashmir. They requested special age relaxation for aspirants from the region participating in national-level competitive exams, aiming to ensure equal opportunities for deserving youth. The JKSA hopes that the committee will take these issues seriously and advocate for necessary policy interventions to promote justice and inclusion for the marginalized communities of Jammu and Kashmir.