Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 14: Lt. Gen. J.S. Nain, GOC 9 Corps, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today and briefed him about the security situation in the Jammu region.
Governor appreciated Army’s cooperation with the State Police and other State Government agencies involved in dealing with Forces which are detrimental to peace and security of the country.
Rigzin Sampheal, Secretary Tourism also met Governor and informed him about the to-date status of ongoing tourism infrastructure projects in the State, tourist arrivals, and tourism promotion activities planned for promoting J&K as an attractive tourism destination throughout the country and abroad.
Governor appreciated the efforts of the Tourism Department which has resulted in improvement in tourist arrivals with hotels showing full occupancy in the famous tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Patnitop.
Governor advised Secretary Tourism to consider initiatives for the major tourist areas being thoroughly cleaned, their aesthetics improved and engaging skilled manpower and professionals for giving boost to tourism in J&K.