The communications blackout in the occupied valley has deprived millions of people of basic necessities of life.
Since 2019, restrictions on the delivery of agricultural products have caused heavy economic losses of 400 billion rupees to the economy, according to the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce.
Indian policies have resulted in losses exceeding 1 billion rupees to the tourism sector.
Commercial lockdowns have reduced Kashmiri traders' income by 60 percent.
Restrictions on agricultural products have pushed farmers into severe financial crisis.
The closure of educational institutions has jeopardized the future of hundreds of thousands of young people.
The Modi government's controversial policies have increased the unemployment rate by 20 percent since 2019.
The continuous presence of the Indian army is a major obstacle to economic development in occupied Kashmir.
India's seizure and surveillance of resources has subjected the occupied valley to severe economic instability.
Despite all difficulties, the Kashmiri people continue their struggle, and these hardships cannot shake their determination for freedom.
