Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 11: On winding up three-day tour to Kashmir, Secretary Union Ministry of Tourism Yogendra Tripathi today urged the travellers to visit Kashmir instead of European countries as this is one of the most beautiful places on earth.
During his visit, Union Secretary visited Dal Lake, SKICC, Chrar Chinari besides inspected houseboats. He also held a brief meeting with the Vice Chancellor Central University Prof. Mehraj-ud-din, University Registrar Prof Fayaz Ahmad and other faculty for joint collaboration in conducting research studies on contemporary themes.
He also visited Gulmarg, Kangdori, Affarwat, Botapathri and inaugurated adventure courses at Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering. He also held a brief meeting with the representatives of hoteliers at Gulmarg and said that the Government of India is keen to promote J&K as the choicest tourist destination and has already released Rs 450 crore for implemental of various sanctioned projects. “As soon as the projects are complete, we will be releasing more funds,” he assured.
Yogendra Tripathi also visited Indian Institute of Hotel Management Srinagar where he chaired a meeting to review the courses being offered and also the facilities for the students.
While stressing on introducing more short term courses at IHM Srinagar for local youth, Tripahti said there are immense opportunities in the hospitality sector.
Secretary Tourism Rigzian Sampheal, Director Tourism Kashmir Nisar Ahmad Wani, Principal Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM) Col JS Dhillon, Principal Institute of Hotel Management Srinagar Qazi Shabir Ahmad, MD J&K Cable Car Corporation Shamim Ahmad and other officers of the Tourism Department accompanied Union Tourism Secretary to various sites.
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