Jawallapora residents demand urgent repairs as the village road near Budgam district headquarters remains in poor condition. (img: X)
Budgam: Residents of Jawallapora village near the Budgam district headquarters in central Kashmir have raised concerns over the prolonged deterioration of their road, alleging that repeated appeals to the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department for macadamization have failed to produce visible results. The damaged stretch continues to inconvenience the local population, prompting demands for immediate repairs and a clear response from the concerned authorities.
The road serves a village located close to the district headquarters, making its condition a matter of concern for residents seeking reliable local connectivity. According to locals, the stretch has remained in poor condition for an extended period, with the absence of proper macadamization and effective maintenance adding to their frustration.
Residents said they had approached the Executive Engineer of the R&B Department in Budgam on several occasions, requesting intervention to restore the damaged road. However, they alleged that no visible progress had followed their representations, leaving the community waiting for a response on when repair work might begin.
The residents have alleged that roads and lanes already in relatively good condition are being prioritised for attention, while the Jawallapora stretch continues to await repairs. They have questioned the apparent disparity in maintenance priorities and called for the department to assess the road's condition and explain the delay.
The allegations have brought local infrastructure maintenance and the resolution of civic grievances into focus. Residents argue that roads serving villages near administrative headquarters should receive timely attention, particularly when repeated complaints have been submitted to the responsible department.
For the local population, the immediate concern is the restoration of a damaged stretch that remains an important part of village connectivity. Residents have urged the authorities to conduct an inspection, determine the repair requirements and undertake macadamization at the earliest opportunity.
According to residents, their representations to the R&B Department were intended to secure timely intervention and prevent the road's condition from deteriorating further. They alleged that the lack of visible action has deepened public dissatisfaction and raised questions about the response to infrastructure-related complaints.
The residents are seeking clarity on whether the road has been included in any repair proposal or maintenance schedule. They have also called for a time-bound plan to address the damaged stretch and ensure that the grievance does not remain unresolved.
The situation highlights wider public concerns about road maintenance, infrastructure planning and the timely delivery of essential civic services. While the residents have raised allegations of unequal prioritisation, these claims have not been independently verified.
Efforts to contact the Executive Engineer of the R&B Department in Budgam for comment on the allegations and clarification regarding the status of the road repairs did not materialise.
No official explanation for the reported delay was available at the time of publication. The department's position on the residents' allegations and the proposed timeline for macadamization therefore remains unclear.
Residents have appealed to the concerned authorities and the district administration to take cognisance of the issue, inspect the road and initiate the necessary remedial measures. They are seeking urgent repairs, proper macadamization and regular maintenance to improve local connectivity and prevent further deterioration.
The next key development will be whether the concerned department responds to the grievance and provides a clear timeline for the required work. For Jawallapora residents, the demand remains straightforward: visible action on the damaged road and a timely resolution of their longstanding complaint.
