SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Commerce Affiliation (KTA) has urged authorities to prioritise the institution of all-weather connectivity for the Valley, citing the recurring blockages on the Srinagar-Jammu nationwide freeway as a major obstacle to the native economic system.
In a press release, President, KTA, Aijaz Shahdhar mentioned that the Srinagar-Jammu freeway, an important lifeline for Kashmir’s financial actions, faces frequent disruptions as a result of hostile climate situations, significantly through the winter months.
“These disruptions not solely pose challenges for the graceful stream of products and providers but in addition have extreme implications for the financial stability of the area,” Shahdar mentioned.
KTA president emphasised that the present scenario not solely hampers day by day transportation but in addition adversely impacts companies, agriculture, and tourism, that are pivotal sectors for Kashmir’s financial progress. “The freeway blockages result in elevated transportation prices, delays in supply schedules, and a normal slowdown in financial actions,” he added.
“The unreliable connectivity on the Srinagar-Jammu freeway is a continuing hurdle for the native companies, inflicting monetary losses and hindering the general financial growth of the area. We urge the involved authorities to put money into and expedite the institution of all-weather infrastructure to make sure uninterrupted connectivity all year long,” Shahdhar mentioned.
The affiliation acknowledges the efforts of the federal government in addressing the problem however emphasizes the necessity for sustainable, long-term options that may face up to the area’s difficult weather conditions.
KTA requires a complete method, combining technological developments, infrastructure growth, and efficient catastrophe administration methods to mitigate the influence of weather-related disruptions.
“KTA stays dedicated to collaborating with the federal government and different stakeholders to seek out viable options that may improve the resilience of Kashmir’s economic system by guaranteeing dependable, all-weather connectivity,” the assertion mentioned.
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