Secretary Tourism Department has stated that the Government is taking steps to develop pilgrim and tourist destinations in Jammu region by exploring and developing various places of heritage. He was on an exploratory tour to Purmandal and Uttarbehni areas of Jammu. He believes that these places have potential to be promoted as pilgrim and heritage tourism spots. It is good that tourism department realizes the cultural value of various places in Jammu and intends to promote thee places either as pilgrim tourism or simple tourism. He has disclosed that his department is planning to work on a master plan of tourism for Jammu region and DPR will be prepared and implemented. He is also looking to the economic aspect of the projects and the inherent potential in them for providing employment and serving cultural and social aspirations of the people. We know that Jammu has potential for tourism keeping in mind the fact that tourist destinations have to be identified outside Jammu city as well in the districts and tehsils. Besides, our tourism should have the angle of trade and employment in its various projects under contemplation.