The project was to be built at an estimated cost of over 9.5 crore rupees in 2006, but due to the many missing deadlines, the cost has risen to 15.86 crore rupees in 2023.
"Children of the Chinar is not just a book; it is a celebration of the indomitable spirit of Kashmir's young women, showcasing the evolution of Kashmiriyat in the contemporary era."
Khayal contributed his mite in the fields of literature and journalism for the last 65 years with three dozen books in English, Urdu, and Kashmiri languages.
Narayan embraced Gandhi's vision of a decentralized economy rooted in self-sufficiency at the village level, championing the cause of Gram Swaraj or Village Self-Governance.