Residents in Pulwama, Kashmir, face potential economic disruption as the Indian government plans major construction projects, including an engineering college, on fertile agricultural land. Farmers like Malik Haroon depend on these lands for their livelihoods, with potential crops yielding significant income. The situation is further exacerbated by recent political changes that have diminished locals' rights, increasing fears about economic instability and rising unemployment rates amidst broader regional turmoil since 2019.
The economic lifeline of local cultivators in Kashmir is threatened as the Indian government plans to construct an engineering college on prime agricultural land in Pulwama.
With the loss of land, Malik Haroon and thousands of other farmers face economic uncertainty, as agriculture serves as the primary livelihood for approximately 4 million people in the region.
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