J&K govt sanctions Rs 13.75 crore for heritage conservation projects
Srinagar, July 31
The J&K government has approved two major heritage conservation projects worth Rs 13.75 crore for the restoration and revival of the historic heritage site of Purmandal in Samba and the conservation and upgradation of the historic Imambara Zadibal in Srinagar.
The twin initiatives reaffirm the government's commitment to preserving Jammu & Kashmir's rich religious, cultural and architectural heritage while enhancing facilities for pilgrims, devotees and visitors.
The government has approved a Rs 7.16 crore project for the restoration and revival of the historic heritage site of Purmandal in Samba. The initiative aims to preserve the site's unique heritage character while improving essential infrastructure to enhance the experience of pilgrims and tourists visiting the revered shrine town.
The government has also sanctioned a Rs 6.59 crore project for the conservation and upgradation of the historic Imambara Zadibal in Srinagar. The project seeks to conserve the architectural and heritage character of the centuries‑old Imambara while upgrading essential infrastructure to provide improved facilities for the large number of devotees and visitors who visit the revered religious site throughout the year.
These projects form part of the government's sustained efforts to protect and restore places of immense religious, historical and cultural significance across Jammu and Kashmir through focused investments in heritage conservation and infrastructure development.
The approval of the Purmandal and Imambara Zadibal projects follows a series of similar initiatives undertaken by the government in recent months.
Earlier, the government sanctioned a Rs 6.38 crore project for the development of the revered holy spring of Khoo Sahib at Yarwan in Shadimarg, Pulwama. The project aims to upgrade essential infrastructure and improve facilities for devotees while preserving the site's religious, cultural and historical significance, thereby enhancing the overall pilgrim experience.
The government has also recently approved two major heritage conservation projects worth Rs 16.36 crore for the revival and restoration of the historic Jamia Masjid Sharief in Shopian and the revered Sarvadhar Chaumanda Mata Mandir in Ramban.
These projects are designed to protect important heritage structures while strengthening amenities for worshippers and visitors.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good initiative for sure, but I wish they would also focus on the smaller, lesser-known heritage sites in the villages. Many old temples and shrines in remote areas are crumbling without any attention. Still, better late than never. 👏
This is the kind of inclusive development we need. Restoring both a Hindu holy town (Purmandal) and a Shia Muslim Imambara shows respect for all communities in J&K. The previous governments ignored this for decades. Let's hope this continues.
As someone who visited Srinagar last year, I was amazed by the architectural beauty of places like Imambara Zadibal. It's great that these historic sites are being preserved. Heritage tourism is a huge opportunity for J&K's economy. Smart move.
13.75 crore for two projects seems reasonable, but I wonder about transparency and execution. Bureaucratic delays and corruption often eat into such budgets. I hope the administration ensures quality work within the timeline. Otherwise it's just another photo op for politicians. 🤔
This is excellent! The recent focus on religious heritage sites — whether it's Khoo Sahib in Pulwama, Jamia Masjid in Shopian, or now Purmandal and Imambara Zadibal — shows the government is serious about preserving Kashmir's composite culture. These sites are our shared legacy, not just one community's. Respect to the administration for this inclusive approach. 🙌
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