Srinagar, March 31 -- J&K Peoples Conference Spokesperson Adnan Ashraf Mir expressed concern over delay in pending payments for contractors amounting to thousands of crores as the financial year draws to a close.

"With the financial year ending in a few hours, time is running out. Contractors play a crucial role in infrastructure development, and their timely payments are vital," Mir said in a statement.

Mir stressed that despite numerous submissions & requisite demands made from time to time, these payments remain outstanding, posing a significant challenge to the contractors.

"The lackadaisical attitude of the administration cannot imperil the livelihoods of our contractors," Mir asserted.

He further urged the Lt. Governor to interv...