JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded administrative approval to a Rs 7.93 crore project for developing tourist infrastructure at five locations in Uri to promote border tourism and improve visitor facilities.
The project envisages infrastructure development at Uri town, Bosiyan-Gingal, Mahura, Garkote and Bela Boniyar, with a focus on improving tourist amenities and enhancing the overall visitor experience.
The proposed works include the development of tourist huts, facilitation centres, riverfront and scenic parks, viewpoints, trekking paths and public conveniences.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening Uri’s tourism infrastructure and making its natural landscapes and scenic attractions more accessible to visitors.
The project is also expected to boost tourism-related economic activities and create livelihood opportunities for local communities, while positioning Uri as an emerging border tourism destination.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed hope that the initiative would enhance Uri’s presence on the tourism map, promote its natural heritage and open new avenues of economic growth for the local population.
