Four years after the abrogation of Article 370, Kashmiris were able to freely attend the flag-hoisting ceremony on Independence Day. However, peace and complete normalcy in the region still seem far off. The major challenges facing Jammu and Kashmir include drugs, terrorism, targeted killings, and unemployment. The government has taken measures to improve the situation, such as empowering people through portals like Jan Bhagidari and implementing time-bound delivery of projects.