The J&K government has approved a ₹7.93 crore project to develop border tourism infrastructure in Uri, aiming to strengthen the area's position as a tourist destination. The initiative includes the development of tourist huts, facilitation centres, riverfront parks, scenic viewpoints, trekking paths and public conveniences.
The project will be executed under the UT Capex Budget 2026-27 and is being implemented by the Director, Tourism Kashmir. Specific allocations include Rs 1.50 crore for a Tourism Facilitation Centre at Uri town, Rs 2 crore for eco-friendly tourist huts at Bosiyan-Gingal, and Rs 1.47 crore for riverfront park development at Mohura.
Additional funds are earmarked for tourist shelters at Garkote (Rs 98 lakh) and for tourist huts, viewpoints and a park at Bela Boniyar (Rs 1.98 crore). The project is subject to regulatory clearances, formalities and the availability of encumbrance-free land. No Objection Certificates from relevant authorities are also required before commencement.
