Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) on Friday called on Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, to discuss various issues confronting the trading community in Srinagar.
The KTA delegation, led by its President Aijaz Shahdhar, at the outset expressed gratitude to the Divisional Commissioner for issuing directions for reopening the Old Habba Kadal bridge for vehicular movement following repeated demands raised by the KTA.
Speaking on the occasion, Aijaz Shahdhar said that business activity in the Old Habba Kadal area had suffered badly due to the closure of the bridge to traffic. “The directions issued by the Divisional Commissioner have paved the way for reopening the bridge for motorable traffic, which will significantly improve accessibility and increase customer footfall in the market,” he said.
The delegation also raised concerns regarding the installation of road dividers from Natipora to Rambagh, stating that the dividers have caused considerable inconvenience to traders as well as customers, adversely impacting business activity in the area. The KTA urged the Divisional Commissioner to issue necessary directions for the removal or rationalisation of the road dividers to ensure smooth accessibility and facilitate ease of doing business.
During the meeting, the KTA President also urged the Divisional Commissioner to address the concerns of transporters, who have threatened to go on strike from May 12. KTA pleaded that thousands of individuals are earning their livelihood from the transport sector as drivers, cleaners, etc , their strike will hit their livelihood. It is requested that their greviances may be heard and redressed.
The delegation further demanded the repair and restoration of works executed under the Smart City Project at various locations across Srinagar, alleging that damaged roads and incomplete works were causing inconvenience to traders, commuters and residents.
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