Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, June 27: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), Vice Chairman, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, has issued an ardent appeal to the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha to address the persistent neglect in the Kishtwar district.
In a recent meeting with several deputations in Chhatroo, Saroori highlighted critical issues plaguing the district, particularly the urgent need for the construction of a cancer hospital and improved road connectivity.
Saroori emphasized the pressing need for the construction of a cancer hospital, which was sanctioned in 2014. Despite the approval, no progress has been made over the past decade. The absence of this vital healthcare facility continues to put the lives of countless residents at risk, forcing them to travel long distances for treatment. Saroori urged the LG to start the work on cancer hospital construction to provide much-needed medical services to the district’s population.
During his visit to Chhatroo, Saroori met with local deputations who apprised him of the day-to-day problems faced by the general masses. One of the primary concerns raised was the lack of road connectivity in the region. He alleged that despite the Central Government’s promises, not an inch of new link roads has been constructed in Kishtwar district over the past ten years.
He stressed the importance of connecting villages with populations of 250 or more, citing specific areas in desparate need of road infrastructure. These include: Batwari to Sheeri, Sigdi to Pahalgam, Kuchal to Niccha, Kuchal to Basha, Keshwan to Jungna Balna, Balana to Nazla, Thal to Kwath, Dhnouthe to Mori and Sharekh to Burdhar and others.
Saroori highlighted that while the Government is focusing on the development of highways, it must not overlook the essential infrastructure needs of rural and far-flung areas like Kishtwar. He underscored that road connectivity is a fundamental right for these communities, crucial for their development and access to basic amenities.
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