SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said he is confident that tourist footfall of the winters would match that of the summers if the facilities are upgraded to the level of international standards.
“Kashmir valley is ideally suited for high-end holiday travel. I am confident that tourist footfall of winters will match summers if the existing facilities are upgraded to the level of international standards,” Sayeed said.
The Chief Minister was chairing a high-level meeting at the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir.
Describing high-end resorts as a catalyst for driving niche tourists to the Valley’s best known winter destinations, Sayeed asked the Chief Secretary to speed up finalization of the Gulmarg’s Master Plan so that the resort is developed with an international flavour.
“Once the Master Plan is finalized, it will enable us to conceive plans for starting wide ranging activities to make Gulmarg high-end,” Sayeed said.
The Chief Minister was informed by Secretary Tourism that all modalities and procedural requirements have been finalized and the revised Master Plan is expected to be approved in the next Cabinet meeting. (AGENCIES)
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