Work on many developmental projects in Kashmir has come to a halt due to decline in the supply of locally manufactured cement. As the state-owned JK Cements Limited-which was earlier the main supply of the cement to the government projects-is witnessing decline in its production, the valley has largely become dependent on the imported cement.
Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Contractors? Coordination Committee, Ghulam Jeelani Purza, said, the developmental works were going on in full swing on some projects. "However, the cement shortage has brought the work to a standstill on several projects," he said, adding that in private sector also many constructions could not be completed due to cement shortage.