JAMMU: LG, Manoj Sinha in presence of MoS PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh today inaugurated prestigious Comprehensive Mansar Rejuvenation/Development Plan worth Rs.198.37 Crores through virtual mode.
The prestigious project aims at increasing tourists’ influx which will facilitate the socio-economic development and will open more avenue for holistic development of the areas and will generate more employment opportunities for locals.
Mansar is the most sought out tourist destination visited by the tourists in Jammu & the implementation of its Rejuvenation/Development Plan will certainly bring Mansar on the world tourism map.
J&K has high potential to become a preferred tourist destination; can support a much higher employment workforce; Govt is working on a strategic plan for growth & development of tourism sector in J&K
With end number of heritage sites, world- class infrastructure & promotion of adventure sports, we can achieve the tag of India’s most preferred tourist destination
Tourism contributes about 7% of the GDP of J&K; revival of Tourism Sector is our top most priority; new policies will help in value creation & profitability for the local businesses.
Pilgrimage circuit covering Shivkhori -Uttarbani -Purmandal -Sukrala Mata is also being developed with UT & Central government. Under SWADESH DARSHAN, 4 Circuits covering 33 locations are being developed in Jammu division with the cumulative cost of Rs. 201.96 cr.