Srinagar / August 2 (KNS): Chairman Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Front (J&K PDF)and former Minister , Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen has made a fervent appeal to the L G Manoj Sinha and Chief Secretary Attal Dullo to declare Khag area as a backward area as the area lacks power ,drinking water , health care and road connectivity facilities.
Speaking to a deputation of Khag and adjacent villages in central district Budgam on Friday Hakeem Yaseen said that the Khag area was both educationally and economically a backward area and the Govt :should issue an administeative order to declare it as a backward area . He said this area has been ignored since last 50 years in case of planned development . He has urged the Govt :to fast track construction of Khag - Drang - Tossamaidan road ,which is underconstruction since 2011 .Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe said construction of this road was imperative for socio - economic transformation of this backward area as it would open doors for multiple tourism activities in the area. He has also demanded completion of Mirgund - Arizal road on fast track basis adding that the road would provide connectivity to about 50 villages. He urged that these roads of immense public importance need to be completed befor the onset of winter.
PDF Chairman has sought personal intervention of Chief secretary towards development of Khad area to meet development aspirations of the people and to provide them basic civic facilities at par with urban areas. He has suggested to formulate a special team of senior officers and engineers to asses developmental needs of the area on the ground level. (KNS)