Omar pledges to enhance playing experience for golfers in J&K
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reiterated his Government’s commitment to make J&K one of the premier golf destinations in the country.
He made these remarks during a prize distribution ceremony held at Srinagar where winners and runners-up of the golf tournament were felicitated. Earlier in the morning, the CM joined golfers to tee off the tournament at Royal Springs Golf Course, which saw participation from eminent golfers from across the country, including former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah.
Welcoming the golfers to Kashmir, the CM said their presence was highly encouraging. He also expressed his gratitude to Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) for organizing the Golf Tournament and tourism stakeholders’ interaction in Kashmir.
“I am not being frivolous when I say this – we truly hope each one of you goes back as ambassadors of Jammu and Kashmir, conveying that although the region has faced a difficult few months, there is light at the end of the tunnel, and better days lie ahead,” he maintained.
On the development of golf infrastructure, the Chief Minister assured the gathering that all necessary efforts will be made to provide world-class golfing facilities in both Jammu and Kashmir Valley.
Referring to the recent tournament held in Gulmarg, he shared: “For the first time in over a decade, we were able to organize a small, locally-participated golf tournament using nine holes. By August or September, we hope to have all 18 holes operational. Work on the greens is underway.”
The event was also attended by former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, FICCI delegation, prominent hoteliers, distinguished golfers and other stakeholders from the tourism and hospitality sectors.
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