Srinagar, Jan 16 (KNS): Amid severe dry weather conditions prevailing across Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday said that snowfall is inevitable for tourism boost in the region.
Speaking at a function in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, the LG as per KNS said that snowfall is inevitable for tourism boost in Jammu and Kashmir. He said besides the wet weather conditions is favorable even for power industry in Jammu and Kashmir.
“I pray to God for snow as snowfall is inevitable for power projects to run, otherwise they will become defunct. Snowfall is also a must to keep the tourism sector thriving,” LG Manoj Sinha said.
Recollecting previous year's tourist footfall, the Lieutenant Governor said last year 13 lakh tourists visited Gulmarg and the snow has been a major attraction there. We hope for good tourism footfall this year as well. He also said that six new destinations have been added to the list in Baramulla district but in absence of snow, tourists would prefer to stay away.
"Snowfall is the major attraction towards J&K. Though we added news six destination in the list but we at the same time waiting for snow, as in its absence tourists would prefer to stay away from J&K," he said.
On elections he said elections for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) and Panchayats will be started soon after reservations to OBCs are completed. “Work is going on towards that direction and once the process is over, elections for ULBs and Panchayats will be held,” LG maintained.
The LG urged the people of Baramulla to take part in large numbers in the Jhanda Ooncha Rahay Hamara program on January 26, the Republic Day. “I want the skies of Baramulla to be filled with Tiranga,” he said.
He added people of Jammu and Kashmsir have started their journey on the path of peace and prosperity, and they won't look back now to the past. (KNS)