Sir,
I would like to express the concern for tourism sector in the Jammu and Kashmir State Although our State is really a Heaven on Earth but on the other hand terrorism has made it a hell where gun never remains silent and blood oveflows onto the streets of Kashmir like water during rainy reasons. Tourism has now become a significant industry in J&K which on one hand provides employment to common people and on the other hand establishes international relations with people of all walks of the globe.J&K State is one of the most popular tourist destination in South Asia. The State provides and offers numerous places to see.This indicates that tourists are the life line of the State.It is sad to mention here that on one side some youth in Kashmir indulge in stone pelting while on the other side labours sweat during day and night for the overall development of Kashmir Valley by cutting rocks,stones and mountains in order to open four lane all weather road connectivity to Valley of Kashmir.
It is pertinent to mention here that Chotta Kashmir, Bhaderwah Valley needs special focus for the development of basic infrastructure to attract tourist in large numbers the length and breath of the Globe.There are many places of tourist attraction like Padri,Sonu Bayi (Golden Spring),Jai Chinta,Gulli Danda, Chattergala, Beouli Doda,Padri Dedani Doda and other places that are very famous for their natural beauty.
It is once again sad to mention that these places of tourist attraction lack accommodation facilities in the form of hotels and some places like Padri Dedani Doda lacks road facilities. There is dire need to open Chenab Vellay University at Bhaderwah instead of Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu.Last but not the least, it is requested to the Governor of the J&K State to pay special focus for the development of basic infrastructure to attract huge number of tourists at these places of immense importance so that the tourists visit these places from across the globe . It will help in the development of the Bhaderwah Valley and provide job opportunities to the common people.
Mool Raj
Bhagota (Panjsoo)
Doda