JAMMU:
Asserting that Ranjit Sagar Dam has tremendous potential to come up as a major tourist attraction, Chief Minister Mufti Mohmmad Sayeed today said the area will be developed as the “gateway” of Jammu and Kashmir’s “leisure tourism”.
“Ranjit Sagar Dam has tremendous potential to come up as a leisure-cum-adventure and water-sports hub that will become a major tourist attraction for people from all over the country, especially the neighbouring states”, Mufti said.
While undertaking a visit to Kathua district to oversee the progress of the development works of the dam, the Chief Minister said “the area will be developed as the Gateway of J&K’s Leisure Tourism”.
He also called for dovetailing the famous Basohli Paintings and Arts with its tourism potential so that footfall of heritage lovers gains visibility in the scenic spot.
Meanwhile, Health Minister and local MLA Lal Singh, who was accompanying Chief Minister, said the Government is committed to promote Jammu as an independent tourist destination.
“The Government will highlight several locations in Jammu with tourism potential so that the number of tourists is increased this season,” Singh said.
Later, Mufti Sayeed viewed a concept presentation on ‘Tourist Hub’ in Basohli. On developing Basohli, as major tourist attraction, he called upon the Tourism Department and the concept designers to immediately frame a strategy that brings to fore its huge potential.
The Chief Minister also asked the Deputy Commissioner, Kathua, to come up with a proposal for up-gradation of Government Higher Secondary School, Basohli, as a model school. (AGENCIES)
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