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Programs & Initiatives Parvaz Hai Kaam Tera

From research to real civic change

CPI translates evidence and policy into action — civic awareness, legal literacy, youth leadership, interfaith harmony and capacity building across Jammu & Kashmir.

What We Do

Programmes that put the public interest first

As an independent, non-partisan think tank, we pair rigorous research with on-the-ground engagement — empowering communities to understand their rights, participate in governance and shape policies that truly serve them.

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A community civic-awareness session held by the Centre for Public Interest Engage
Civic Awareness

Informed citizens, stronger democracy

We run civic-awareness campaigns that help citizens understand their rights, laws, government schemes and democratic responsibilities — especially across rural, border and underserved areas of Jammu & Kashmir.

  • Rights, laws & democratic duties
  • Government scheme awareness drives
  • Outreach in rural & border districts
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A legal-literacy workshop explaining citizen rights and redress Empower
Legal Literacy

Making the law accessible to all

Through legal-literacy clinics and plain-language guides, we help communities understand entitlements and grievance redress, so that knowledge of the law is not a privilege of the few.

  • Plain-language rights guides
  • Grievance & redress clinics
  • Support for vulnerable groups
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Young participants at a CPI youth-leadership programme Lead
Youth Leadership

Building the next civic leaders

Our fellowships, training modules and campus programmes engage young minds in public discourse, civic leadership and national development — turning energy and talent into responsible citizenship.

  • Fellowships & training modules
  • Campus ambassador network
  • Public discourse & debate forums
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An interfaith community dialogue promoting communal harmony Unite
Interfaith Harmony

Dialogue, trust & shared purpose

We convene dialogues and community initiatives that strengthen communal harmony, counter falsehoods, and build trust across J&K's diverse communities through honest, respectful conversation.

  • Community dialogues & consultations
  • Countering misinformation
  • Promoting positivity & trust
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Our Approach

How we turn ideas into impact

Research and analysis, advocacy, collaboration, community engagement, education and accountability — a multi-faceted method that keeps people at the centre of every programme.

Capacity Building

Training and support for individuals and organisations working in the public interest.

Community Development

Grassroots programmes that equip communities to drive change from within.

Public Consultations

Seminars, expert panels and roundtables on pressing regional matters.

Field Insights

Perception studies and issue documentation to strengthen institutional response.

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Flagship Programmes
Civic, legal, youth & harmony work
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Active Volunteers
Writers, academics, lawyers & students
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Focus Areas
Governance to community welfare
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Community Reach
Social & media voices across J&K
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Volunteer

Give your time and skills to grassroots civic and policy work.

Research Associate

Co-author policy research, briefs and field studies.

Fellow

Lead structured programmes on governance, rights and reform.

Campus Ambassador

Carry CPI's civic mission into colleges and universities.
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Become part of the work

Join CPI as a Volunteer, Research Associate, Fellow or Campus Ambassador and help champion policies that truly serve the public interest.

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