Srinagar’s urban landscape is improving, with public spaces, pedestrian facilities, and tourist spots being revamped as part of the Smart Cities Mission. The city’s Polo View Market and Lal Chowk have undergone pedestrianisation and heritage buildings restored. The Jhelum riverfront has also been transformed into a walkable public plaza. The projects were delayed by security threats and civic problems, but most work was completed in the last year. The Srinagar Smart City Limited has taken up 125 projects with a budget of ₹980 crore, 56 of which are complete, with…
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