SRINAGAR, Aug. 13 -- The Government of Jammu & Kashmir on Thursday approved three major heritage conservation projects worth Rs 18.60 crore, aimed at restoring historically and culturally significant sites and strengthening the region's heritage tourism potential.
The approved projects include restoration and revival of old heritage structures at Uttervehini Heritage in Samba at a cost of Rs 6.86 crore; repair, renovation and beautification of the historic Basohli Fort in Kathua at a cost of Rs 6.50 crore; and revival and restoration of the Yatri Niwas besides beautification of the historic Nallah Soundbrari Spring in Anantnag at a cost of Rs 5.24 crore.
The initiatives are part of the Government's broader efforts, under the leadership of...