Created conducive atmosphere for initiating peace process and taking Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) to normalize relations between India and Pakistan.
Beginning of cross LoC trade, opening of Srinagar-Muzafarabad and Poonch-Rawalakote roads.
Establishment of two universities, Baba Ghulam Shah University and Islamic university and many more colleges and Higher Secondary Schools in the state.
Revival of tourism in 2003 had most profound impact on Kashmir and its economy.
Special package for tourism industry Rs. 40 crore for hoteliers, houseboat owners and shikarawallas.
Subsidy to taxi operators for up gradation of tourist transport.
Vacation of hotels by security forces.
Construction of international airport at Srinagar.
Six laning of Bypass which is now the main artery of Srinagar city. Reconstruction of bridges on the bypass, Ashaibagh, Nallah Amir Khan, Telbal etc.
Constructions of first ever fly over at Jehangir chowk. Another coming up at Hyderpora.
Up gradation of Airport road at a cost of Rs 10 crores.
North South corridor (90 feet) road.
Reconstruction of exhibition and Kashmir haat.
Constructions under ERA. First ever instance of foreign funding for core infrastructure projects. Water supply schemes, drainage and road projects taken up under it.
Thousands crore projects under NUURM.
Rs 300 crores sanctioned for Dal preservation. 4 STPS constructed along with the circular drain around Dal.
Improvement works at Hazratbal, Khanqah I Moalla, Jama Masjid.
Establishment of Craft Development Institute (CDI), Indian institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) and Common Facility Centre(CFC) at Nowshera for development of handicraft sector.
Beautification of Srinagar City.
Beautification of Jehlum and other water ways with rehabilitation of encroachers.
Restoration of historic Aali Masjid, Nishat and Shalimar gardens, Harparbat Fort.
Restoration of Nigeen Club and improvement of Nigeen bank areas.
