KashmirLife News

Can NH-701A Balance Connectivity and Ecological Preservation in Kashmirs Fragile Himalayas?

by M Saleem Beg NH-701A aims to connect remote Kashmir valleys, yet construction risks destabilising slopes, harming biodiversity, and disrupting communities, highlighting the challenge of sustainable infrastructure in fragile Himalayan ecosystems. In mountainous and rural regions, roads are not merely transport corridors; they are also vital infrastructure. They connect isolated habitations with markets and social []