Proposed Bhera Tribal Tourism Village to reflect region’s rich tribal heritage: Javed Rana
12/08/2026
SRINAGAR, Aug 11: In a significant initiative aimed at promoting tribal tourism and inclusive development in the border areas, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review establishment of a Tribal Tourism Village at Bhera in Mendhar subdivision of Poonch district.
The meeting focused on various aspects of the proposed project, including infrastructure development, tourism facilities, promotion of tribal culture and creation of livelihood opportunities for local communities.
The meeting was attended by Engineer in Chief, Public Works (R&B) Department, Director Tribal Affairs, Deputy Director, Tribal Research Institute, Deputy Director, Planning, Tourism Department and Executive Engineer, Public Works (R&B) Division, Mendhar.
Rana directed the concerned department to engage a consultant for preparation of a comprehensive Detailed Project Report (DPR) covering all aspects of the project. He stressed that the DPR should provide a holistic roadmap for development of the Tribal Tourism Village, incorporating the requisite infrastructure, tourism facilities, cultural components and other necessary interventions.
The Minister emphasised that the proposed Tribal Tourism Village should serve as a platform to showcase the rich cultural heritage, traditions, crafts, cuisine and lifestyle of the tribal communities. It should provide the visitors with an authentic cultural experience besides creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for the local residents.
He said the project should be planned in a manner that encourages community participation and local economic activity, including opportunities for homestays, handicrafts, cultural activities, eco-tourism and other sustainable tourism ventures. Rana called for close coordination among the concerned departments and directed the officers to identify all requisite interventions and incorporate them comprehensively in the DPR so that the project can be taken forward in a planned and timely manner.
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