Srinagar, Nov. 25 -- The authorities have directed government officers to explore all the possibilities of engaging local labourers for resumption of works.

On August 2, the government issued an advisory asking tourists and Amarnath yatris to leave the valley citing militant threats. Three days after, the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre abrogated Article 370, and bifurcated the state on August 5. Since then, the valley has been under clampdown. Most developmental works have been halted since August 5.

At the same time, non-local labourers are reluctant to return Kashmir. "We feel unsecure in Kashmir because of situation," Gautam Singh, a resident of Rajasthan said.

For resumption of developmental works, the government has is...