Kashmir Impulse Desk
Srinagar, Nov 07
The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved a Rs 7.93 crore project to develop tourism infrastructure at five locations in Uri, with the aim of promoting the border area as a tourist destination.
The project, approved by the government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, covers Uri town, Bosiyan-Gingal, Mahura, Garkote and Bela Boniyar.
The proposed infrastructure includes tourist huts, facilitation centres, riverfront and scenic parks, viewpoints, trekking paths and public conveniences.
The initiative is aimed at improving facilities for visitors and developing tourism-related economic activity in the region.
The government expects the project to create livelihood opportunities for local residents and strengthen Uri’s potential as a border tourism destination.
Omar said the initiative would help promote the area’s natural attractions and generate additional avenues of economic growth for the local population.
