‘Rich tourist infrastructure necessary for J-K tourism sector’s development’
April 17th, 2011 - 9:42 pm ICT by ANIBy Tahir Nadeem Khan
Srinagar, Apr 17(ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday called for construction of five-star hotels in the state, saying that it is necessary for the development of the tourism sector.
Omar said this while inaugurating the Taj group of hotels’ ‘Vivanta by Taj’ at Kral Sangri.
“Establishment of Hotel Taj at picturesque site shall positively set example for other premier chain group of international hotels, so that they follow the line as situation in the valley of Kashmir is gradually improving and consequently providing apt opportunities to the tourist industry to fill the tourism oriented space quickly,” Omar said.
Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Ministers Taj Mohi-Ud-Din, Nawang Rigzin Jora, R. S. Chib, Nasir Aslam Wani, Shabir Ahmad Khan, Advisor to Chief Minister, Mubarak Gul, and others were present on the occasion.
Omar further said that the valley has been lacking good hotels and requisite infrastructure.
He also said that the government has to work to provide facilities to all the entrepreneurs who come forward for the purpose.
Meanwhile, Dr. Faroooq Abdullah urged the need for promoting tourism in the state and appreciated the state government for initiating various measures for boosting the sector.
He said that he would peruse in the centre for increasing the flights between Srinagar and Leh, which would increase the tourist influx in the state. (ANI)
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