The Jablipora Fruit Mandi in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district is reeling under poor infrastructure, with traders and vendors expressing deep concern over the absence of basic amenities. According to traders, the mandi lacks essential facilities such as drinking water, washrooms, and electricity, making it difficult for them to carry out their business activities smoothly. They said the lack of proper sanitation and drinking water has not only inconvenienced the traders but also the visiting buyers. “We are facing immense hardships due to the non-availability of basic facilities. There is no clean drinking water or electricity, and the condition of the market is deteriorating day by day,” said one of the traders. The traders have appealed to the District Administration and the government to take immediate steps to improve the infrastructure of the Jablipora Fruit Mandi and provide the necessary facilities to ensure smooth business operations.