Excelsior Correspondent
BARAMULLA, May 13: Minister for Horticulture, Syed Basharat Bukhari, today visited Gulmarg to review pace of various development works undertaken by different departments.
Legislator Mohammad Abbas Wani also accompanied the Minister during the visit.
On the occasion, Bukhari took a detailed review of works being executed for beautification of Gulmarg as a world class tourist destination. He inspected dormitory and PDD facility damaged due to heavy snowfall during winter and directed the concerned for immediate repair of all such structures so that they are put to proper use.
Emphasizing the need of involving human resource, artists, architects and all concerned for developing Gulmarg as an ideal tourist destination, he directed the officials of Gulmarg Development Authority to take concerted measures to ensure green and clean Gulmarg. He said that development works should be executed strictly keeping in view natural beauty and landscape of the place.
During the visit, the Minister appreciated the idea of the J&K Medicinal Plants Board which is exploring the possibility of developing medicinal plant nurseries at Gulmarg, so that same can be developed as an industry in the State. Later, he also took stock of famous potato farm there.
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