Administration is keen to develop Budgam District as a pilgrimage tourist hub

By statetimes_editor Last updated Aug 4, 2023

MASROOR AHMAD

BUDGAM: District Budgam has immense potential as a All Season Tourist destination and tapping this virgin potential for round the year tourism activities and development of tourist places is the priority of the district administration.
The tourist places in the district are being transformed with modern design and basic facilities are also being provided, the administration is now trying to boost pilgrim tourism in the district and for this purpose, Bairam Cave site of Shri Abhinav Gupt in Beerwah is being redeveloped for tourists.
According to officials Bairam Cave to be developed as heritage & pilgrimage tourism site in shortest possible time.
Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Akshay Labroo emphasised that work process be expedited on all projects and all works be completed in the shortest possible time. He said that Bairam Cave site has huge tourism potential and same shall be developed for heritage as well as pilgrimage tourism site.
DC said that the District Administration is committed to ensure development of the Bairam Cave and facilitate all facilities for the hassle-free arrival of tourists to the spot for its heritage as well as pilgrimage significance.
The Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Akshay Labroo visited the Bairam Cave site of Shri AbhinavGupt at Beerwah and inspected ongoing development works there.During visit, the DC inspected work progress on projects including access to the Cave, (Staircase) up to Cave, development of approach road, tile work on concrete park, lawn development and beautification of Park, installation of benches, grass cutting, functioning of street lights and Park development near the stream side, functioning of lavatory Block and illumination of viewpoint.
He said locals of Beerwah area shall be largely benefitted once tourists start visiting this place.He said that people from all communities are very supportive and contribute immensely in the developmental process across Budgam. The DC was accompanied by ADDC, and other district officials, religious body members, President Municipal Council Beerwah and other local were present during the tour.