Rising Living Costs Strain Households in Jammu and Kashmir

Households in Jammu and Kashmir face growing hardship as living costs rise steadily across essentials like food, fuel, transport, education, healthcare, and rent. Many families' incomes remain unchanged while inflation forces cutbacks on consumption, delayed medical care, and borrowing. Daily-wage workers and fixed-income earners are especially vulnerable. Experts urge government action on price monitoring, anti-hoarding, social welfare, and fair wages to ease the burden.

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