SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday accorded administrative approval for the development of tourism infrastructure in Uri at an estimated cost of Rs 7.93 crore, with projects planned across five locations in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
According to a post by the Chief Minister’s Office on X, the project will cover 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 to improve facilities for visitors.
The initiative aims to promote Uri as an emerging border tourism destination, generate livelihood opportunities for local communities and boost economic activity in the area.
It is also expected to showcase the region’s natural beauty and heritage, the post said.
