Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Omar Abdullah Promises Development Across Jammu and Kashmir
Omar Abdullah is the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
He said his government will complete its promises over the next three and a half years.
He announced a new fruit and vegetable market in the Tangmarg area.
The market will help farmers sell their produce closer to home.
It will also help sort, pack and store fruits and vegetables better.
The project may benefit about nine lakh people in 19 blocks.
Abdullah said farmers could get better prices when buyers come directly to the area.
He also ordered improvements to the road leading to the market.
He said development would include farming, roads, healthcare, education and drinking water, not only tourism.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said his government would fulfil its promises within the next three and a half years.
Abdullah laid the foundation stone for a modern fruit and vegetable mandi at Wussan Bangil in Tangmarg.
The 50-kanal facility is expected to serve about nine lakh people across 19 blocks in Baramulla and Budgam districts.
The mandi will support produce handling, grading, sorting, packaging, marketing, storage and supply-chain operations.
Abdullah directed officials to widen and improve the 1.5- to 2-kilometre road connecting the facility.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah addressed residents and announced the project.
- What
- The government laid the foundation stone for a modern fruit and vegetable mandi and promised accelerated development and delivery of government commitments.
- When
- The announcement was made on Tuesday, August 25; Abdullah said the promises would be fulfilled over the next three and a half years.
- Where
- Wussan Bangil, Karhama, in the Tangmarg area of Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- The mandi is intended to support the region’s horticulture sector, improve market access and prices for growers, reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen the rural economy.
Government’s position
Opposition criticism
Development record
Government’s position
Abdullah said his government is starting concrete projects and will fulfil its promises within the next three and a half years, with Gulmarg-Tangmarg expected to become one of the most developed constituencies.
Opposition criticism
The opposition has criticised government initiatives, although the report does not specify its particular objections.
Responsibility for the mandi
Government’s position
Abdullah said the mandi fulfils a long-standing public demand and questioned why earlier governments had not established it despite having land and opportunities.
Opposition criticism
The opposition is described as questioning or opposing government initiatives, while the report provides no detailed response from opposition parties.
- Project site
- Wussan Bangil, Karhama, in the Tangmarg area
- Land area
- 50 kanals
- Expected reach
- Around nine lakh people across 19 blocks
- Districts covered
- Baramulla and Budgam
- Main functions
- Handling, grading, sorting, packaging and marketing of fruit and vegetable produce
- Road improvement
- A 1.5- to 2-kilometre approach stretch is to be widened and improved
- Additional commitment
- The Tangmarg Mini Secretariat is to be completed and handed over during the current year