Srinagar, Aug. 6 -- Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370 and the reorganisation of the erstwhile state into the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, it is evident that the constitutional changes of August 5, 2019, marked a turning point in the region's governance and development trajectory. While political debates over the decision continue, the focus on the ground has increasingly shifted towards infrastructure, investment, welfare and improved public services. One of the most visible outcomes has been the acceleration of development projects. Major highways, tunnels, rail connectivity, rural roads, educational institutions and healthcare facilities have expanded at an unprecedented pace. Flagship Central schemes, ...