Kashmir to get world-class underground aquarium at Zabarwan foothills

Srinagar, Jun 19 (Only Kashmir): In a bid to add more stars in Kashmir’s captivating beauty a state-of-the-art underground aquarium with world-class facilities would be constructed in Kashmir valley on the lines of South East Asia Aquarium Singapore in the vicinity of Botanical Garden at Zabarwan foothills.
Advisor to Governor, K Skandan during his visit to Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden was briefed about a state-of-the-art underground aquarium with world-class facilities which would be constructed in Kashmir valley on the lines of South East Asia Aquarium Singapore for which land is being identified in the vicinity of Botanical Garden at Zabarwan foothills.
For the purpose, he was informed that two committees, comprising officials from Floriculture, Fisheries and Tourism Departments are being constituted which would be headed by DC Srinagar with a mandate to identify the land for the underground aquarium.
It was said that the consultants from Floriculture, Fisheries and other allied Departments would examine the technicalities for the establishment of the mega aquarium in Kashmir on the lines of Singapore Aquarium.
The Advisor while appreciating the officers said such state-of-the-art infrastructures would boost tourist inflow to Kashmir.
He said the project would provide an added tourist attraction in the vicinity of the Dal Lake, Mughal Gardens and Tulip Garden at the foothills of Zabarwan Mountain.