By Foziya Batool

In an era when bureaucracy often overshadows empathy, the decision of the Jammu and Kashmir government to relax the minimum qualification bar for the Marriage Assistance Scheme stands out as a rare act of governance rooted in compassion.

The credit for this humane and inclusive move goes unequivocally to Social Welfare Minister Sakina Itoo, whose conviction and sensitivity towards the plight of the marginalized have brought a welcome change to countless poor families across the Union Territory.

As per the recent Government Order, the mandatory requirement of being an 8th Class pass to avail benefits under the scheme has been relaxed until March 31, 2028. This might seem like a small administrative change, but in reality, it carries immense social weight. It acknowledges

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