Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 10: Rajesh Gupta, Chairman, Tourism Federation met M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India and sought his patronage for growth of pilgrimage tourism in UT Jammu and Kashmir.
Vice President was apprised of the factual position viz a viz pilgrimage tourism and value added promotional efforts being done by Tourism Federation for crafts like Basohli Pashmina and Paintings, and best quality herbs from Kishtwar like Saffron which have got due attention only after J&K became Union Territory.
Vice President was also apprised of Tourism Federation and its affiliated organizations, which are playing important role in promoting various pilgrimages including Mata Kheer Bhawani Yatra.
Vice President gave very patient hearing to the activities undertaken by Tourism Federation to keep tourism dependent UT of Jammu and Kashmir always vibrant and growing, which may soon become to be considered as best tourism destination of Asia, especially after the patronage received from Government time to time for the overall integrated tourism development programmes.
On behalf of Tourism Federation, Rajesh Gupta requested Vice President to plan a pilgrimage to atleast any one of the Shiva Abode pilgrimage like Amarnathji, Budha Amarnathji, Sudhmahadev Mantalai, Bhaderwah Kailash or Danishwar (Bandipore) to encourage the service providers from J&K.
Rajesh Gupta presented him a copy of guide book on Shri Amarnathji Yatra, which is annually published by Tourism Federation since 2011, and is being distributed free of cost during Yatra period for creating awareness for a disciplined Shri Amarnathji Yatra.
Vice President spared his highly valuable time and listened to the views of federation.
The members of the Federation felt highly encouraged by the meeting as they have always put their best efforts to keep tourism alive even in the most critical times of disturbances.
This meeting has given boost to the morale of all affiliate organizations associated with tourism federation.
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