J&K’s government is trying to make the trip better for visitors: CM Omar Abdullah
Travelers go on an adventure or have an experience. They return home and share it with others. “Over the past few months, I believe we’ve all learned some lessons,” the chief minister stated. According to him, the administration of Jammu & Kashmir is taking advantage of this opportunity to enhance the general experience of tourists and infrastructure.
Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah stated on Wednesday that his administration is trying to make the trip to Jammu and Kashmir better for tourists, adding that those who visit the valley should want to come back.Abdullah spoke at the ‘Rally for the Valley – Let’s go to Jammu and Kashmir‘ event, which was organized by the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) as part of a tourist recovery campaign.
“Travelers have an experience or a voyage. They return home and share it with others. Over the past few months, I believe we’ve all learned some lessons,” the chief minister stated.
According to him, the J&K administration is making use of this opportunity to enhance the general visitor experience and infrastructure.
“I’ve already instructed the cable car corporation to renovate the Gulmarg gondola in order to boost capacity, improve ticketing, and improve the whole experience. “It’s the same everywhere in J&K,” he stated. Abdullah thanked the TAAI delegation for coming to Kashmir.
“At this moment, I would like to extend my thanks to the President of the TAAI delegation, Sunil Kumar, and all of you who have come from outside J&K for your trust and confidence in us.”It’s frequently stated that when things become tough, you really know who your friends are. In good times, everyone wants to be your buddy,” the CM, who is also in charge of the tourist portfolio, stated.
After terrorists killed 26 people in an April 22 attack on holidaymakers in Pahalgam, J&K’s tourism sector suffered greatly. “The TAAI delegation’s visit under such circumstances is a true reminder of its commitment to J&K and the friendship and relationship shared with the region,” Abdullah said of the tourism industry in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Let me express deep gratitude, not just from my side or from the government’s side, but on behalf of everyone connected with tourism in Kashmir, thank you for being here and for giving us this boost,” he stated. He emphasized the value of taking lessons from the past, citing the Pahalgam terror assault.
“It’s challenging to discuss the future without taking stock of how we got here. The terrible event that happened in Baisaran on April 22 cannot and should never be forgotten. “It was a tragedy for the families of 26 people, including one of our locals and 25 of our guests.” “It’s tragic for their families and kids,” he remarked.
Everyone in J&K was affected by the incident, according to Abdullah. “For the first time in my experience, people in Jammu and Kashmir, in particular, came out on their own initiative to condemn the attack, voice their outrage, and show sympathy.”What happened after April 22 was not orchestrated by any political party or organization, it was spontaneous, heartfelt,” stated the politician.
“The Kashmiri people wanted to demonstrate to the rest of the nation and the world that they had nothing to do with the attack. They didn’t want to keep quiet and give the impression that they were involved because it didn’t reflect them or their ideals. We are undoubtedly experiencing a horrible winter, but winter is only a season and won’t stay forever.The snow has to melt.
“As many people as we can should cross this bridge. We may say that we currently have the world’s tallest railway bridge,” he continued.According to the CM, he is eager to maintain his connection with TAAI. “I am eager to collaborate with each of you in order to start reviving tourism in Jammu & Kashmir. “I hope the relationship with Kashmir continues because it is a very special one,” Abdullah stated.