KATRA, June 7 -- As the valley delves into jubilation over freshly launched rail connectivity, traders in adjacent Jammu were a bit subdued, apprehending a loss of business because of the travellers bypassing them wholesale straight to Kashmir.
As a result, traders' outfits in the district have urged the government to think about the economic impact and address it.
"We congratulate the prime minister on this historic step. It will provide Kashmir with all-weather connectivity. But it will inevitably affect business in Jammu. The government must look into this aspect," Jammu Traders' Association president Neeraj Anand said.
Businessman Sudarshan Singh called for a dedicated policy to protect Jammu's trade and livelihood.
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