The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Jammu and Kashmir, submitted a comprehensive representation highlighting key developmental priorities for District Kishtwar to Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma. CII J&K Infrastructure Panel Convenor Er Sahil Sharma presented the representation on behalf of CII J&K Chairman Iqram Ali Shafiee.
The memorandum focussed on several sectors requiring immediate attention, including infrastructure development, scientific solid waste management, drinking water supply, tourism, power reliability and agriculture and horticulture. However, scientific solid waste management emerged as the principal agenda of the meeting, with detailed deliberations on the need to establish a modern, sustainable waste management system for the district.
CII J&K representatives highlighted that the absence of a structured mechanism for waste collection, segregation, processing and scientific disposal has become a major environmental and public health challenge for Kishtwar. The representation recommended an integrated solid waste management system with source segregation, scientific processing and disposal facilities, strengthened sanitation infrastructure and sustained public awareness campaigns to promote responsible waste disposal and environmental sustainability.
Er Sahil Sharma added that Kishtwar's natural beauty and tourism potential make effective waste management a prerequisite for sustainable development. In addition to solid waste management, the representation recommended improved road connectivity to remote areas such as Warwan, Marwah and Dachhan, better drinking water infrastructure, tourism infrastructure, a reliable power supply and the modernisation of agriculture and horticulture through irrigation, cold storage and stronger market linkages.
The Deputy Commissioner appreciated the initiative taken by CII in identifying key developmental challenges and presenting practical, solution-oriented recommendations for the district. The DC acknowledged the constructive role of CII in supporting the developmental agenda of Jammu and Kashmir and assured the delegation of the District Administration's full cooperation in taking forward the proposed initiatives. He said collaborative efforts between the administration and industry bodies are essential for sustainable and inclusive development.