Bandipora, June 29 -- Rahim Rizwan

In the Chandragir area of Bandipora district, the once fertile lands behind the Danki Paneer have turned dry and barren due to the lack of proper irrigation facilities.

The parched fields tell a story of hardship and despair for the local farmers, whose livelihoods depend heavily on water access.

Local residents allege that the irrigation department had allocated around 1.5 crore rupees to build infrastructure intended to improve water supply.

However, instead of bringing relief, the construction of a drain has caused further problems. The drain, which was supposed to facilitate irrigation, is now blocked, leaving many farmers deprived of essential water resources.

One farmer lamented, "Our fields u...