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Mehbooba slams govt for 'dismal' development in Chenab Vallley

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Press Trust of India Jammu

"Though there is no significant development in other regions of the state but the dismal developmental scenario of Chenab Valley speaks volumes about inefficiency...," she said at a public meeting at Pugal paristan in district Ramban.

The PDP president observed that despite being rich in natural resources like water, minerals and forests, the region is still not able to provide basics amenities to its people..

"The people of this Valley as prime stake holders in their natural resources should have been the beneficiaries of electricity the government produces from their waters," she said and termed the demand for renegotiation of terms with NHPC on various power projects as genuine.

 

However, she said it would require people's support to actually reach a breakthrough on the issue.

"PDP believes that with the people

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First Published: Jul 16 2012 | 9:35 PM IST

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