Jammu, Nov 8 : The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved an ambitious tourism infrastructure development project worth Rs 7.93 crore for Uri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, aimed at promoting border tourism and attracting more visitors to the region.
According to a post shared by the Chief Minister’s Office on X, the project will cover Uri Town, Bosiyan-Gingal, Mahura, Garkote and Bela Boniyar.
The proposed development works include the construction of tourist huts, facilitation centres, riverfront areas, scenic parks, viewpoints, trekking trails and public convenience facilities to improve the overall tourism experience.
The initiative is expected to give a significant boost to Uri’s tourism potential by highlighting its natural beauty and cultural heritage.
The project is also aimed at creating new livelihood opportunities for local residents, generating employment and strengthening economic activities in the border region.
The government said the initiative marks an important step towards establishing Uri as an emerging border tourism destination in Jammu and Kashmir.
