J-K admin begins constructing infrastructure in Kokernag to attract tourists ANI | Updated: May 16, 2021 00:11 IST Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 16 (ANI): For promoting tourism in Anantnag district of South Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has begun constructing infrastructure under Prime Minister Development Project at a cost of Rs 3.5 crore. The authorities have begun the construction of new huts, cafeterias, resorts and tourist facilitation centres. The construction work is being executed by Kokernag Development Authority. A proposal of a tunnel has been submitted which will give Kokernag round-the-year connectivity, informed Anantnag Deputy Commissioner Dr Piyush Singla. Speaking to ANI, the deputy commissioner also highlighted the plan to hold to a "tourist festival" soon, in order to attract people to visit Kokernag.