Downtown Srinagar merchants involved as poor roads deter prospects forward of Eid

The commerce group of Sheri-e-Khaas in downtown Srinagar has voiced their concern over the dilapidated highway infrastructure, citing a big decline of their companies.

The aggrieved merchants from Sheri-e-Khaas, whereas talking to the information company—Kashmir Information Observer (KNO) lamented the dismal highway circumstances, stating that poor roads are deterring prospects from frequenting the realm.

“Have a look at the tempo of labor, we’re struggling. Simply few days are left to Eid, and we’re witnessing very low magnitude of buyer footfall on this market”, mentioned a copper dealer.

The President of the Sheri-e-Khaas Merchants Federation, Nazir Ahmad Shah highlighted that many of the roads in downtown Srinagar are both beneath building or lined in layers of mud, dissuading customers from visiting.

“Simply take a look on the streets of downtown, they resemble a building website with roads resembling surgical procedures, left gaping open and impassable,” he mentioned.

Shah additional highlighted that because of the ongoing works many shopkeepers must down their shutters, citing that there isn’t a option to stroll because of the drainage and different works.

Expressing frustration, one other shopkeeper identified that ongoing good metropolis tasks have taken a toll on their livelihoods, leading to a considerable decline in enterprise. “We had been higher off with out this. With Eid approaching, who would enterprise to buy amidst these crater-like roads? We’ve been enduring these dug-up streets for months now,” the shopkeeper lamented.

The Sher- Khaas commerce physique referred to as upon authorities to expedite efforts to revive the roads of downtown Srinagar, urging that every one pending roadworks be prioritized. They pressured the necessity for swift motion to make sure the sleek operation of companies within the space.

In the meantime, a prime official from Srinagar Sensible Metropolis instructed KNO that the work is in full swing and is more likely to be accomplished inside quickly inside subsequent two months—(KNO)