Centre Committed For Development Of Tourism Sector In J&K
06 April, Gulmarg
Reiterating the commitment of the Centre to provide all assistance for the development of tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister of Tourism, Dr Mahesh Sharma announced to provide funds for three spiritual centres in the state.
Speaking at a function at world famous ski resort of Gulmarg Sunday , Dr Sharma said the Union Government is committed to provide all assistance for the development of tourism sector in the State.
He announced three circuits for Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh divisions under the new Government of India scheme Swadesh Darshan.
Dr Sharma said under this scheme, the Union Government will fund Shankaracharya -Chatti Padshahi-Hazratbal-Chrar-e-Sharief Spiritual Circuit, State-of-the-art Yoga Centre at Mantalai, Jammu and Leh Buddhist Spiritual Centre in Ladakh.
The Minister also said the Centre will also begin restoration of its three properties of Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC ) Hotel at Gulmarg, Centaur Lakeview Hotel on the bank of Dal Lake and Ashoka Hotel at Jammu. These three properties will become symbol of J&K in tourism sector very shortly, he asserted.
Assuring the State Government about releasing Rs 127 crore package for restoring the properties damaged in September floods in 2014, Dr Sharma, who also holds the charge of the Culture Ministry, said the NDA government will also provide financial assistance to restore Tagore Hall at Srinagar and Abhinav Theatre at Jammu to its pristine glory