Today, December 15, 2025, at the District Development Board Meeting chaired by Hon'ble Chief Minister
@OmarAbdullah Sahab, I, in my capacity as MLA Khanyar, presented critical concerns for Khanyar constituency and Srinagar district, segregated department-wise for targeted action:
1.
#Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department:
Proposed immediate constitution of a committee headed by Hon’ble Chief Minister to assess climate change impacts on ecology and air quality of the region and formulate a comprehensive policy framework to halt further deterioration.
2.
#Planning, Development & Monitoring Department / Finance Department (Capex Budget):
Stalled ₹40 crore Capex projects recommended by MLAs remain on paper; urged immediate grounding and execution.
3.
#Public Works (R&B) department long-pending road widening projects from 2009-2014: Khanyar-Nowhatta-Nowshera (KZP), Syed Meerak Shah Road (Zakura-Dalgate), Koolipora-Khanyar, and downtown links (Bohri Kadal-Rajouri Kadal).
4.
#Urban lighting (JKPDD) and SMC Electric Division
City in darkness due to disconnected street lights during smart meter installations by KPDCL , despite CDF/MPLADS-funded new lights; need immediate task force to check restoration.
5.
#Health & Medical Education Department:
Non-functional 50-bedded Ayush Hospital Harwan (since 2011); pending upgradation of UPHC Nishat to SDH.
Hospital extensions stalled (S.R. Gunj receiving station shift; Gousia G 2 block frozen).
#School Education Department:
Decade-long delays in repair/face-lifting of government schools in Khanyar.
6.
#Fire & Emergency Services Department / Disaster Management:
Urgent fire station at approved Wazpora M.R. Gunj site amid frequent downtown tragedies; absence of relief provisions for commercial fire victims.
7.
#Water Supply and Quality check
Jal Shakti (PHE) Department:
Severe water scarcity affecting tail-end areas (need more tankers); deteriorating Dal Lake water quality (odour, discolouration) posing health risks.
7.
#Forest Department (Wildlife Protection):
Wild boar havoc in Theed-Dhara due to unchecked reproduction and incomplete Dachigam fencing.
8.
#Revenue Department (Custodian / Estates):
Delayed land transfers/demarcations for community buildings despite repeated requests.
9.
#Religious Endowments (Waqf Board):
Alleged irregularities in graveyard plots and commercial rentals.
10.
#Housing & Urban Development Department (LCMA):
Need humane, unbiased LCMA enforcement with proactive solutions over biased post-facto bulldozing; focused attention on urban congestion and systematic expansion.
11.
#Youth Services & Sports Department:
Facilitation of sports excellence centres, water sports, playgrounds in Nishat-Brane; fee exemptions for local sportspersons.
Urged swift inter-departmental coordination and directives for resolution.
#Khanyar #SrinagarDevelopment