IMPORTANT INSTALLATIONS

There are some vital installations situated in the district which are engaged in extending various facilities to the people.


AIRPORT

The Srinagar Airport, now called the International  Airport, was constructed in the year 1980. The airport, a vital communication link as the the national highway remains blocked for most of the winter, offers aerial service to different parts of the state and outside.   Besides, chopper service to Kargil, Karnah and Gurez are also operated from the same airport.



SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY PARK

J&K appeared on the IT map of India when the first software technology park (STP) became operational at Industrial Estate at Rangreth, again in Budgam. The high-speed data communication centre, besides providing jobs, is enabling  the youth of the state to start their own independent units and seek employment around the world.