J&K will once again see a surge of tourists: Tourism Minister
In a positive development for the tourism industry in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has announced that the region is on the path to recovery. Speaking during a two-day visit to J&K, Shekhawat expressed confidence that the region will once again see a surge of tourists in the coming days.
The Pahalgam terrorist attack in May 2021 had a devastating impact on the tourism industry in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, which resulted in the loss of several lives, led to a significant decline in the number of tourists visiting the region. However, with the efforts of the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government, tourism activities have started to pick up pace again.
Shekhawat’s visit to J&K is seen as a significant step towards reviving the tourism industry in the region. During his visit, he met with various stakeholders, including hoteliers, tour operators, and local residents, to discuss the current situation and the way forward.
According to Shekhawat, the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government have been working together to promote tourism in the region. “We have been taking several steps to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said. “We have launched several initiatives, including the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Plan’, which aims to promote tourism in the region.”
The Minister also highlighted the importance of tourism in the region’s economy. “Tourism is a significant contributor to the economy of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said. “It provides employment opportunities to thousands of people and helps in the development of infrastructure in the region.”
Shekhawat’s visit comes at a time when the tourism industry in Jammu and Kashmir is struggling to recover from the impact of the Pahalgam attack. The attack, which was carried out by terrorists, led to a significant decline in the number of tourists visiting the region.
However, with the efforts of the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government, the tourism industry is slowly starting to recover. The region’s tourism industry has been facing several challenges in recent years, including the impact of terrorism, which has led to a decline in the number of tourists visiting the region.
Despite these challenges, the region’s tourism industry has shown remarkable resilience. The Jammu and Kashmir government has been taking several steps to promote tourism in the region, including the launch of several initiatives to promote cultural and adventure tourism.
One of the initiatives launched by the Jammu and Kashmir government is the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Heritage Tourism’ project. The project aims to promote cultural tourism in the region by highlighting its rich cultural heritage. The project also aims to promote the region’s natural beauty, including its mountains, lakes, and forests.
Another initiative launched by the Jammu and Kashmir government is the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Adventure Tourism’ project. The project aims to promote adventure tourism in the region by offering a range of adventure activities, including trekking, rafting, and skiing.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has also launched several initiatives to promote tourism in the region’s major tourist destinations, including Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. The government has also launched several initiatives to promote cultural and adventure tourism in the region.
Despite the challenges faced by the tourism industry in Jammu and Kashmir, there is hope that the region will once again see a surge of tourists in the coming days. The efforts of the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government to promote tourism in the region are expected to pay off, and the region’s tourism industry is expected to recover in the coming years.
In conclusion, the announcement by Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat that Jammu and Kashmir will once again see a surge of tourists is a positive development for the tourism industry in the region. The region’s tourism industry has been facing several challenges in recent years, including the impact of terrorism. However, with the efforts of the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government to promote tourism in the region, there is hope that the region will once again see a surge of tourists in the coming days.
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