Bandipora, May 21: Residents of Kudara village in Bandipora district have voiced strong resentment over the dilapidated condition of the Shokbaba–Kudara road, accusing the PMGSY department of inaction despite repeated appeals since 2019.
According to locals, the road has been left unattended for years, riddled with potholes and dust, severely impacting daily life in the area. “It’s been six years and not a single repair has been carried out,” said one of the residents. “We have approached the concerned authorities multiple times, but our pleas have fallen on deaf ears.”
One local student even chose this issue as the subject of his masterarbeit (Master’s thesis), highlighting its long-term effects on education and mobility in the region.
The deteriorating condition of the road has taken a serious toll on commuters, particularly patients, school-going children, and pregnant women. Several residents reported incidents where expectant mothers were forced to deliver on the roadside due to delays in reaching health facilities.
“The dust and uneven surface make it extremely difficult for pedestrians and two-wheeler riders. It becomes worse during rains,” said another local.
Residents allege that despite the road being part of a critical connectivity route under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), the department has not taken any concrete steps to restore or maintain it. “Neither the administration nor the PMGSY officials have responded to our complaints,” they said.
The villagers have once again appealed to the district administration and higher authorities to intervene and initiate immediate repairs to alleviate their suffering.
