JKPM concerned over lack of civic amenities in Shangus
Anantnag: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Movement (JKPM) Vice President Advocate Syed Iqbal Tahir has expressed concern over what he called the “lack of development and basic civic amenities” in various areas of Shanghus constituency.
During his extensive visit to various areas of Shanghus constituency, Tahir was informed by the locals that there was total lack of infrastructural development and the people were facing terrible hardships due to no availability of basis facilities. The people alleged that success governments in past had been neglecting the area in terms of development adding that political apathy was mainly responsible for their miserable plight .
The local populace alleged that they continue to suffer for want of adequate healthcare, drinking water, electricity, education and road connectivity facilities. They blamed that although the area possessed abundant fresh water springs, the government had failed to tap the potential resulting in poor irrigation facilities in the area.
The main roads leading to the constituency, they said, were in dilapidated condition and were not macadamized for last one decade.
Tahir said that Shangus constituency had also been neglected on tourism front despite having vast tourism potential.
The residents alleged that funds sanctioned under various centrally sponsored schemes have not been utilized judiciously.
Tahir assured the public that JKPM leadership will leave no stone unturned to address developmental deficit in the area with the active cooperation of the people.
