Mughal Gardens in Jammu and Kashmir eye UNESCO World Heritage tag

The famous Mughal Gardens of Kashmir are all set to get the UNESCO World Heritage tag. The Jammu and Kashmir government has signed an MoU with a private firm for the conservation of Six gardens in the Valley. 

New Delhi: The famous Mughal Gardens of Kashmir are all set to get the UNESCO World Heritage tag. The Jammu and Kashmir government has signed an MoU with a private firm for the conservation of Six gardens in the Valley.  With this tag, the government expects that tourism in the valley will get a boost and these gardens will be a must-visit place. The department of Floriculture is working with various stakeholders for the conservation of these gardens. Many Horticulturists, Architects, Historians and Conservationists have been taken on board for the conservation of these gardens.  "If you see mughal gardens they are four centuries old and they are live gardens thronged by millions of tourists. Wear and tear will always be there so conservation work needs to be done on a regular basis and the department has been actively doing it from time to time with due consultations with experts. Under their guidance we are conserving these places," said Javaid Masood, Floriculture Officer.