Budgam people block highway to protest water shortage.
Villagers said that around 15000 souls inhabiting the area were craving for potable water supply for past more than two months.
Hundreds of persons Monday blocked Srinagar-Gulmarg highway in Mazhama village to protest “acute” drinking water shortage.
Villagers said that around 15000 souls inhabiting the area were craving for potable water supply for past more than two months.
Villages like Narbal Ghat, Bazar Mohalla, Kawoosa, Chinar Colony, Kanihama, Mazhama, and other small hamlets are facing water scarcity past two months, he said.
“Time and again, we had apprised the authorities but still no action was taken.
It is pertinent to mention that a scheme under NABARD has been devised to cater to the water needs of this badly affected area but it is pending approval from the authorities.
Until its approval, locals are demanding consistent tanker services to these villages.
Protests were called off after the PHE officials assured locals tanker services that even was sent to Mazhama latter in the day, however, locals alleged that the water quality of these tankers is beyond any consumption usage so they didn’t get collect the water.
Until the water supply is restored fully we would pump water tankers into service.”