SRINAGARl: Seeking cooperation from all stakeholders to re-position Kashmir as country’s top tourism destination, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said travel industry is the backbone of the State’s economy and its revival is one of the priorities of the Government.
Stating that Kashmir’s enchanting beauty has mesmerised travellers for centuries together, the Chief Minister said sustained peace will help inflow of tourists on a much larger scale.
“Mufti Saab dreamt of making Kashmir world’s number one tourist destination. He travelled to many states and sought support of tourism stakeholders to restore its original glory,” she said after inaugurating a Bookstore-cum-Coffee Cafe at Nehru Park this afternoon.
Referring to the setback received by tourism sector due to decades of turmoil, Ms Mufti said the Government is primarily focusing on travel industry as its revival has the potential to provide instant relief to the people.
“The State’s travel industry cannot grow in isolation and its growth lies in its assimilation with the economies of the areas where tourism potential exists,” she added. (AGENCIES)
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