SRINAGAR, Sept. 24 -- Members of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday raised a range of public welfare, infrastructure and development-related issues during Zero Hour in the ongoing Autumn Session.
MLA Nazir Ahmad Khan (Gurez) sought early forest clearances for road projects to ensure timely completion. Responding to the issue, the Public Works Department minister said the matter would be taken up with the Forest Department on priority.
MLA Nizam-ud-din Bhat raised concerns over the reported denial of environmental clearance to the New Ganderbal Hydel Power Project.
MLA Shamima Firdous highlighted water scarcity in her constituency and demanded construction of a reservoir to address the issue.
MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarig...