Overview

• On July 17, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah conducted a high-level site inspection and urged officials to prioritise on-schedule completion of the central courtyard.
• He endorsed key infrastructure upgrades, including a proposed span bridge and lift installations, to enhance accessibility across the heritage site.
• Senior officials confirmed that most structures are recoverable and are being systematically restored to their original Dogra-era splendour.
• The master plan’s six themed zones will feature public spaces, knowledge centres, experiential areas, a crafts bazaar and a library-cum-café under the Smart City Mission.
• Abdullah called for a robust cultural programme to promote Dogra crafts through events, exhibitions and planned activities within the revitalised complex.