Abstract: This paper outlines an importance for introducing Peace Education programmes in Kashmir. Peace Education programmes addresses the forms of violence and the systems sustaining the presence of that violence. Peace Education is a process of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviours and values that enable learners to resolve conflicts through non- violent way and mutually beneficial, harmonious relationships. The author highlights the significance of Peace Education programmes in relation to different parameters like its relevance, internal conflict resolution, and problems of youth and overall development of Kashmir. Implications for practice include recommendations for policy makers to implement an initiative of peace programmes in schools as a means of reduce violence in Kashmir.
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