Tourism showing signs of revival in Kashmir, govt initiatives helping: Union min

SRINAGAR: Union tourism curate Gajendra Singh Shekhawat connected Monday said tourism successful Kashmir, which was severely impacted by the April 22 Pahalgam panic attack, was present showing signs of revival pursuing assorted initiatives taken by the Centre and the J&K govt.“The efforts by J&K govt, on with cardinal govt’s initiatives similar sending delegations, organising conferences etc., person helped successful rebuilding confidence,” Shekhawat said. “These efforts volition carnivore effect and successful the coming days, tourism successful Kashmir volition beryllium backmost successful afloat swing.”The curate mentioned that helium had visited Kashmir past period and had sent retired a connection that the Valley was safe. “What happened is unfortunate, but we indispensable determination forward,” helium added.Shekhawat was talking to reporters connected the sidelines of a two-day National Tourism Secretaries’ Conference, organised by his ministry successful Srinagar.“India has immense tourism potential, and it is growing. We purpose to make 50 iconic planetary modular destinations that connection world-class facilities to each tourist,” the Union curate said. “Tourism secretaries person been asked to travel up with innovative ideas to heighten the wide acquisition of tourists visiting the country,” helium added.

Meanwhile, J&K lieutenant politician Manoj Sinha connected Monday visited Nunwan Base campy astatine Pahalgam and reviewed the arrangements successful spot for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. The LG interacted with the pilgrims, work providers and sanitation workers, and took banal of the facilities for the devotees.During his visit, Sinha chaired a gathering with the administrative and information officials and discussed measures taken for a harmless and hassle-free yatra. He commended the important publication of each stakeholders successful the creaseless behaviour of the yearly pilgrimage.Sinha was accompanied by Shri AmarnathJi Shrine Board CEO Mandeep K. Bhandari, IGP (Kashmir) V K Birdi and different elder officers of territory administration, police, information forces and SASB.