SRINAGAR, Aug 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved two major heritage conservation projects worth ₹13.75 crore for the restoration of the historic Purmandal shrine town in Samba district and the conservation and upgradation of the historic Imambara Zadibal in Srinagar.
The twin projects are aimed at preserving the Union Territory’s rich religious, cultural and architectural heritage while improving infrastructure and facilities for pilgrims, devotees and tourists.
Under the approved plan, ₹7.16 crore has been sanctioned for the restoration and revival of the historic Purmandal heritage site in Samba. The project seeks to preserve the site’s traditional character while upgrading essential infrastructure to enhance the experience of visitors and pilgrims.
In Srinagar, the Government has approved ₹6.59 crore for the conservation and upgradation of the centuries-old Imambara Zadibal. The initiative aims to protect the architectural heritage of the revered religious site while improving facilities for the large number of devotees who visit throughout the year.
Officials said the projects are part of the Government’s broader strategy to protect and restore places of religious, historical and cultural importance through focused investments in heritage conservation and infrastructure development.
The latest approvals follow several similar initiatives undertaken in recent months. Earlier, the Government sanctioned ₹6.38 crore for the development of the revered Khoo Sahib holy spring at Yarwan in Pulwama to improve pilgrim amenities while preserving its religious and historical significance.
The Government has also recently approved ₹16.36 crore for the restoration and conservation of Jamia Masjid Sharief in Shopian and Sarvadhar Chaumanda Mata Mandir in Ramban, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding Jammu and Kashmir’s diverse cultural and religious heritage while enhancing facilities for worshippers and visitors.
