Jammu, April 2: The Zero Hour in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed extensive deliberations, with legislators raising a wide range of public issues and urging prompt government intervention.

Members highlighted concerns related to delayed welfare payments, infrastructure gaps, healthcare challenges, and livelihood issues. MLA Payare Lal Sharma sought release of pending MGNREGA wages and faster forest clearances for road projects, while MLA Showkat Hussain Ganie demanded restoration of stipends for Khidmat Centre operators.
Several legislators focused on farmers and rural concerns. MLA Hasnain Masoodi and MLA Peerzada Feroz Ahmad called for waiver of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loans, while MLA Abdul Majid Bhat (Larmi) urged early compensation for orchardists. Issues related to irrigation, water supply, and seasonal migration of nomadic communities were also raised.
Healthcare and education concerns featured prominently. MLA Dr. Rajeev Kumar highlighted medical staff strikes, while MLA Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani called for completion of hospital projects. Legislators also raised issues of vacant posts, school infrastructure, and the need for better facilities for students.
Infrastructure development demands included construction of roads, bridges, fruit mandis, and public offices. MLAs also raised concerns about non-functional irrigation projects, damaged sports infrastructure, and delays in implementation of welfare schemes.
Social welfare and administrative issues such as domicile certificates, LPG supply, migration permissions for Gujjar and Bakerwal communities, and rehabilitation of affected families were also brought to the fore.
The wide-ranging discussions reflected pressing grassroots concerns across Jammu and Kashmir, with members urging the government to ensure timely action, improved service delivery, and effective implementation of development and welfare initiatives.