Says J-K has been unjustly compared with other conflict zones
Srinagar: Favouring a rethink on travel advisories imposed by several European countries for tourists visiting Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said the state is “unjustly” compared with conflict zones in other parts of the world, where magnitude of violence is huge.
“We seek your indulgence in changing this negative perception which is taking a heavy toll on our tourism sector, the mainstay of our economy,” she told Martin Ney, German ambassador to India.
She said Kashmir can also benefit hugely from German intervention in adventure tourism, where the valley holds great potential, especially in terms of increasing footprint of foreign travellers.
“We look forward to some of your experts coming over and contributing in our efforts to promote adventure tourism big time,” she suggested, reports PTI.
Mehbooba urged the international community to recognise the huge potential and talent of the youth of Jammu and Kashmir and tap their knowledge and expertise in key areas for a robust growth of tourism in the state.
“I expect major youth-oriented interventions from the international community to give wings to the ambition of our talented youth,” she stated.
