<span style="color: #222222;">In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan visited several locations of Srinagar city today to assess the ongoing development and renovation initiatives launched by the tourism department. During his visit, the Advisor asked the executing agencies to expedite the pace of work on various projects for their timely completion. He stressed upon the officers for constant monitoring of these projects so that tangible results are achieved on the ground.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He visited the renovation and up-gradation of the stone building at Old Secretariat and directed the authorities to expedite the renovation works and complete within the stipulated time frame. The overall renovation cost of the building amounts to 1 crore and 33 lakhs and is being executed by the tourism department. The monument has been declared as a protected monument and the restoration of this monument is going on in order to bring the monument to its original glory.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He also visited the Shikara Ghats along the Boulevard Road that are being beautified and developed for easy to approach for tourists and shikhara walas. He also directed the authorities that any up-gradation and modification works of the Ghats should be competed at the earliest for attracting tourists.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Advisor visited the Hazratbal shrine and inspected the various projects that are going on under Prime Minister's Development Package. The ambitious project for the development of the revered Hazratbal Shrine and its adjoining areas on the banks of the popular Dal Lake aims to construct tensile structures for prayers during summer and monsoon, four-laning of 'Dargah' entrance and  illuminating the Shrine Complex.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">         </span><br />