5 lakh families homeless in IIOJK, exposing India’s hollow claims
Srinagar: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, official figures have exposed the stark reality of widespread poverty and homelessness, contradicting India’s repeated claims of massive development in the territory.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the authorities have admitted that over 500,000 families in the occupied territory are either houseless or landless, laying bare the ground situation that sharply contrasts with New Delhi’s narrative of progress and prosperity.
The revelation came during a government response in the legislative assembly, where it was disclosed that as many as 502,930 families have been identified as eligible for housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) through the Awaas+ 2024 survey.
Officials stated that the survey was conducted to identify homeless families across districts. However, the staggering number of houseless families itself reflects the failure of Indian policies in the territory, where basic necessities like shelter remain out of reach for a large segment of the population despite tall claims of development.
If over half a million families are still without proper housing, it raises serious questions about the effectiveness of governance and the true impact of centrally sponsored schemes in the territory.
Locals have also expressed concern over their deteriorating socio-economic conditions, saying unemployment, inflation, and lack of basic facilities have pushed many families into extreme hardship.
