Srinagar- Jammu and Kashmir government has approved construction of two Unity malls at a cost of Rs 255 crore to provide a platform for local artisans and entrepreneurs, chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday.

“The Government has approved the construction of two Unity Malls, one each in Srinagar and Jammu, at a cumulative cost of Rs 255 crore,” Abdullah said in a post on X.

PM Ekta Mall or Unity Mall were announced in the Union Budget 2023-24, for the promotion and sale of One District-One Product, Geographical Indication (GI) products, and other handicrafts from across the country.

The chief minister said the malls will create vibrant commercial spaces for promoting tourism, trade and employment across Kashmir he union territory.

“These landmark projects will provide a dedicated platform for local artisans, handloom and handicraft products, GI-tagged goods and regional entrepreneurs, while creating vibrant commercial spaces that will promote tourism, trade and employment across Jammu and Kashmir,” he added.