Minister for Tourism and Culture, Nawang Rigzin Jora in a
high level meeting of Tourism, Housing and Urban Development departments sorted
out issues hampering execution of
tourism related infrastructure and development of spots through Development
Authorities across the state. Meeting sorted out issues hampering execution of
infrastructure and up keep of tourism spots in areas under jurisdiction of various
Authorities.
After threadbare discussions, it was decided that Master
Plan for each tourism destination would be formulated by concerned Development
Authority in coordination with other departments which will include
notification of tourism potential of areas. In meeting it was also decided that
specific areas for development through Development Authorities would be shown
in Master Plan besides it suggested that areas of Local Bodies, where ever
required, would be restricted and de-notified.
It is important to mention that economy of Jammu and Kashmir
is totally dependable upon tourism sector after central government’s assistance.
Soon after armed insurgency of Islamic fundamentalists broke out millions
rendered without work and earning. With hardcore and well organized efforts by
ministry of tourism in bringing peace and tourism back to its track, common people
in state has visualized the importance of trade. Land owners compensation,
electricity facilities, water supply and essentials availability is still a
question mark upon the department, needed to be addressed with honesty to avoid
hurdles.
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