Shadow Correspondent
Jammu,mar 21
The Omar Abdullah-led government is resolute in its commitment to focus the equitable development of far-flung areas, particularly in the Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal region. The previous regime has miserably failed to address the developmental needs of these neglected areas for continuously 10 years, leaving them deprived of basic infrastructure and essential services. This was stated by Adv. Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial President of JKNC, while interacting with a deputation at Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan, Jammu from Padder headed by its Block President Janki Nath who presented a Book named “PADDER THE DEV DHARTI” Written by Dhoulat Ram of Padder to the Provincial President highlighting the deplorable condition of the region. He said people’s problems have increased manifold in absence of basic amenities due to anti-people policies adopted by the earlier government. He lamented that despite its immense tourism potential, Paddar has remained neglected due to the lack of interest from successive regimes. He urged the administration to take immediate measures to boost infrastructure and promote tourism in the area. He further highlighted the acute shortage of healthcare facilities as no doctor available in PHC stating that people are forced to travel long distances for medical treatment at Kishtwar. The absence of essential administrative officers such as Tehsildars in Gulabgarh and Machail has only exacerbated the hardships of local residents. Rattan Lal Gupta, while addressing the concerns, strongly criticized the previous administration for failing to uplift far-flung areas. He stated that the neglect of regions like Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal region reflected the inefficiency and apathy of the earlier government, which failed to utilize the area’s tourism potential and improve infrastructure.
