Proposed satellite township projects in IIOJK can trigger environmental disaster: Mehbooba
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has criticized the proposed satellite township projects in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, warning that the project could trigger an environmental disaster.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Mehbooba Mufti addressing a news conference in Srinagar urged chief minister Omar Abdullah to take immediate action to halt the conversion of over 1.20 lakh kanals of fertile agricultural land for the townships. She said the move can disrupt Kashmir’s ecological balance and threaten its agricultural economy.
Mehbooba questioned the lack of transparency surrounding the projects and raised concerns over their intended purpose. “We need clarity. Are these townships meant to decongest Srinagar and provide homes for local residents, or are they being developed for outsiders? This ambiguity is deeply troubling,” she added.
She said the authorities are ignoring the long-term environmental and economic consequences of the plan. “This isn’t just about land—it’s about food security, livelihoods, and the future of our fragile ecosystem. Destroying fertile farmland will have irreversible consequences,” she warned.
