Sustainable tourism only way of expanding the sector, Tourism Secretary India

Sustainable tourism only way of expanding the sector, Tourism Secretary India

Union Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh on Sunday mentioned sustainable tourism is the only way of expanding the sector and bringing expected change within the industry in Jammu and Kashmir.

Singh attended the 5th Skiing Graduation ceremony at the Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM) Gulmarg.

The vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to transform the tourism sector as a major source of employment era within the nation, he mentioned.

Singh mentioned sustainable tourism is the only way of expanding this sector and bringing expected change in J-K Tourism.

Besides, he mentioned, adventure tourism will serve as the main attraction for domestic and foreign tourists.

The Union Tourism secretary mentioned that as the vaccination program might be completed within the nation, the flow of tourists to Gulmarg and the entire Kashmir valley will increase manifold, besides the travel restrictions on foreign tourists will also be subsequently relaxed.

On the event, the secretary distributed prizes among the players who excelled within the competition of different snow games.