J&K Clears ₹82 Cr for Migrant Flats, Residents Call It 'Curing Cancer with Bandage’
Deccan Chronicle4h ago1 newsroom
The PWD is planning to upgrade internal roads, parks, schools, dispensaries, and the Sub-District Hospital in Jagti, while the Jal Shakti Department is planning a Rs 10 crore project to augment water supply, backed by regular quality testing and tanker supply.
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Why it matters
The allocation funds infrastructure upgrades—roads, parks, schools, water—in Jagti, where migrants were relocated after the 2019 Pulwama attack aftermath. Residents view these improvements as insufficient for underlying issues.
Most affected
Migrants in Jagti settlement — Receiving infrastructure improvements but questioning adequacy of support.
Likely next
Whether residents formally present alternative proposals or the government announces additional measures beyond the 82 crore allocation.