Excelsior Sports Correspondent
GULMARG, Feb 7: Minister for Tourism, Ghulam Ahmad Mir, on Thursday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Ski lift, Ski rescue base and Ski heli port at the world famous ski-resort here. He also laid foundation of Tourist Information Center there.
While inaugurating the Ski Lift, Heli Port, 400 KVA Solar Plant at Gulmarg, the Tourism Minister said that the ski lift with other chairlifts enabled to develop Kongdoori as an international ski destination and pave the way for hosting international skiing events. He said the project would also give considerable boost to the winter tourism in the State and help generate additional economic activities for the people.
The Tourism Minister said that Tourism Department in collaboration with Winter Games of India is holding 4 day long National level Junior and sub junior skiing championship at Gulmarg commencing from February 11, 2013 to showcase its winter tourism potential. He said over 150 skiers of various States of the Country are participating in the event.
The Minister said the trained and skilled human resource of the State could take a lot of benefit from the adventure tourism industry. He said Government is adding adventure attractions for tourists at several destinations in the State. He said work on Mukdoom Sahib Rope way project is being completed during next fiscal.
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