Gulmarg, Dec. 13 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday dedicated a series of major tourism infrastructure projects worth over ?17 crore to the public at Gulmarg and its adjoining areas, marking a significant milestone in strengthening Jammu and Kashmir's position as a premier global winter tourism destination.

The Chief Minister inaugurated Asia's longest ski drag lift, measuring 726 metres, at Kongdoori at a cost of ?3.65 crore. He also inaugurated conservation works of a water body at Kongdoori, completed at a cost of ?0.90 crore. At Apharwat, the Chief Minister inaugurated the rotating conference hall, constructed by JKCCC at a cost of ?0.86 crore, adding a unique attraction to Gulmarg's high-altitude tourism infrastructure.

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