Uncertain Horizons: The Plight of Stone Quarry Workers in Pampore

For nearly a century and a half, the resilient communities of Wuyan, Khonmoh, Shar-I-Shali, Ladhoo, Mandekpal, and neighboring areas in Tehsil Pampore have relied on stone quarries and crushing units as their lifeblood. Passed down through generations, this ancient trade has not only shaped local economies but also provided essential…