Jammu, March 13 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed on Friday ordered preparation of an all inclusive smart package to promote ideal tourist destinations in Jammu region of the state.
An official statement issued in winter capital Jammu, after Sayeed chaired a high level meeting of the tourism department officials, said: "In a bid to promote exclusively the ideal tourist destinations of Jammu region, the Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today issued immediate directions to the Tourism Department to prepare an all-inclusive smart package that focuses on increasing the occupancy levels and increasing footfall of nature tourists in the region."
The chief minister said he will examine within two weeks the blueprint of the package, which will be prepared in consultation with the private tour and travel operators.
In a bid to create another linkage to Jammu's tourism potential, besides the huge influx of pilgrims that visit the holy Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine on a daily basis, the Chief Minister said there is an urgent requirement to target the region's ideal and known locations like Sanasar, Bhaderwah, Patnitop, Sudhmahadev and Batote in the first phase.
The chief minister stated that the Tourism Conference showcasing the state's three regions as one entity will be held at Patnitop later this month.
The state tourism department should hold pre-conference discussions with all the stakeholders so that the meet becomes fruitful and result-oriented, Mufti said, adding that the aim of promotion of Jammu resorts is to optimally utilize the idle infrastructure and facilitate generation of employment opportunities for youth, the statement said.
"I have already expressed my desire to take back idle properties at known health resorts at Gulmarg and Srinagar and properly utilize unused infrastructure so that our intake capacity increases. These, however, remain interim measures. In long-term, we need to draw a map to develop high-end tourism infrastructure so that we cater to the requirements of overseas and domestic visitors," the chief minister said and directed the minister for finance to take up the issue related to Centaur Lake View Hotel with the union Ministry of Finance.
He also directed the Director Tourism, Kashmir, to immediately start light-and-sound show at Shalimar Mughal Garden at Srinagar.
Ind vs SL: Kohli has a chance to make a record in Mohali Test which no Indian batsman has made
Indian cricket will enter a new era with the first Test of the two-match home Test series against Sri Lanka starting in Mohali on March 4. 34-year-old Rohit Sharma will be seen playing as a Test
Gaza War: Iran's President expressed confidence in India, and said- PM Modi will help in stopping the ongoing attacks on Gaza.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the phone with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday. The two leaders talked about the Israel-Hamas conflict. Let us tell you, the war between Israel and
Cannes 2025: Aishwarya Rai stole the show in a white Banarasi saree with vermilion, users called her the OG Queen of Cannes
Every year, fans eagerly wait for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to appear on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival. For the past few years, Aishwarya Rai was being trolled for her fashion, but this time
Good news for Pakistan! ICC gave a green signal to Hasnain's bowling action
Pakistan's young fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain's bowling action has been cleared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) so that he can play at all levels of cricket. The Pakistan Cricket Board
Weather Update: Change in weather in North India due to western disturbances, the possibility of a heatwave and severe heat in these states
In the coming days in North India, people are expected to get relief from the heatwave. The weather is changing due to western disturbances. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, heatwave
In preparations for action against terrorists, PM Modi reached Delhi; and held a meeting with officials at the airport itself.
After the painful terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia. The Prime Minister has returned to Delhi on Wednesday morning and
Raja Murder Case: There were marks of attack on Raja's head, Meghalaya Police told the story of collusion between Raj Kushwaha and Sonam
So far, five people including their wife Sonam have been arrested in the murder case of Indore-based transport businessman Raja Raghuvanshi. It was told that Sonam surrendered in Ghazipur, Uttar
Australia will miss a quality spinner against India: Misbah
Adelaide, March 20 (IANS) Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq said on Friday Australia will miss the services of a quality spinner in their cricket World Cup semifinal clash against India at the Sydney
The Railway Men: Result of 10 years of penance of Shiva, said, my Guru Aditya Chopra will never make anything light
Netflix and YRF Entertainment's series 'The Railway Men' is going to be released shortly from now. One night in December 1984, when the leaking gas from the Union Carbide Factory turned a large area
AIR Facebook page crosses two mn likes
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Facebook page of All India Radio News has crossed two million likes, making it the most favoured news organisation across the country including amongst the Indian
