Tourism Is Not The Biggest Contributor To J&K’s Economy, Know What It Is
2 years, 10 months ago

Tourism Is Not The Biggest Contributor To J&K’s Economy, Know What It Is

News 18  

Agriculture is the largest economic sector in India. While Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh hold a large share of farming in north India, there are more regions in the Hindi belt whose economy depends mostly on agriculture. However, 70 percent of the state’s population is connected with agriculture directly or indirectly, reported Krishi Jagran. Looking at the large share of agriculture in the state, the government is planning to offer better returns to farmers to boost agriculture even more. Last year, the Government of India introduced GI Tagging and new techniques of processing in the state to improve the quality of saffron and make it among the top ones in the world.

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Kashmir valley abuzz with tourists in first half of 2024, arrivals up 30%
6 months ago

Kashmir valley abuzz with tourists in first half of 2024, arrivals up 30%

Hindustan Times  

Kashmir recorded a tourist footfall of 15.65 lakh in the first half of 2024, registering an increase of 20% over last year’s 13 lakh in the same period. Officials said the Himalayan valley is drawing an increasing number of visitors from different states of the country and also from other countries visiting places like Dal Lake, tulip garden and Mughal …

Jammu and Kashmir earmarks 75 new tourist destinations to boost religious tourism
1 year, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir earmarks 75 new tourist destinations to boost religious tourism

Hindustan Times  

The Jammu and Kashmir administration said it has earmarked another 75 tourist destinations to enhance religious tourism in the region. Syed Abid Rashid Shah, Tourism Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, spoke optimistically about the strides made in the region's tourism sector during the "Jashn-e-Adab—Cultural Karavaan" event. 75 destinations have been earmarked for fostering spiritual experiences, and another 75 to enhance …

Revival of tourism in Kashmir: Foreign visitors rekindle their love for the valley
1 year, 6 months ago

Revival of tourism in Kashmir: Foreign visitors rekindle their love for the valley

Hindustan Times  

After a prolonged hiatus, international travellers are once again flocking to the enchanting and picturesque destination of Kashmir. The sharp increase indicates a growing attraction towards Kashmir as a preferred destination among international travellers. Moreover, tourism plays a significant role in preserving Kashmir's rich cultural heritage. The recent surge in foreign tourists visiting Kashmir between January and June 19 indicates …

Jammu and Kashmir's film tourism takes flight with 300 new, unexplored shooting destinations
1 year, 8 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir's film tourism takes flight with 300 new, unexplored shooting destinations

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir is set to become prime destination for the film industry as the government has identified around 300 unexplored destinations for film shootings. Jammu and Kashmir's film tourism takes flight with 300 new, unexplored shooting destinations The Union Territory government and Tourism Department have taken this initiative to promote the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir, which was once …

Kashmir is scaling new heights in tourist count, making it one of top destinations in the country
1 year, 8 months ago

Kashmir is scaling new heights in tourist count, making it one of top destinations in the country

Hindustan Times  

With an increasing footfall of domestic and foreign visitors, tourism in Jammu and Kashmir is scaling new heights, making the Union Territory one of top destinations in the country. We are ensuring that all domestic and international tourists have a memorable stay in Jammu and Kashmir," tourism department secretary Abid Rashid Shah told PTI. "It is the responsibility of all …

J&K will host record 2 crore tourists this year: L-G
1 year, 8 months ago

J&K will host record 2 crore tourists this year: L-G

The Hindu  

The Jammu and Kashmir administration aims to host a record two crore tourists this year, J&K Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha said on April 27, as he inaugurated the first ever outside private medical college and handed over flats to Kashmiri Pandit employees in Kashmir. “Last year, a record number of 1.88 crore tourists visited J&K. Increased flight operations in both Jammu …

Record surge in tourism in J&K, some politicians also enjoying in Kashmir now: Union minister Reddy
1 year, 10 months ago

Record surge in tourism in J&K, some politicians also enjoying in Kashmir now: Union minister Reddy

The Hindu  

After a "record surge" in tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, some politicians are also having a leisure time in Kashmir and other parts of the Union Territory, Union minister G. Kishan Reddy said on Thursday. Mr. Reddy said earlier there were "hardly any tourists", but today some politicians are "also playing there" and having a leisure time in Srinagar and …

J-K: Kashmir bracing to welcome more tourists this winter season
2 years ago

J-K: Kashmir bracing to welcome more tourists this winter season

Hindustan Times  

Riding on the success of the tourism boom this season, the Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir is opening two more tourist destinations-- Yousmarg and Doodhpathri-- to attract more tourists this winter season. According to Government data, Kashmir witnessed a record number of 1.62 crore tourists this season, believed to be the highest so far, bringing much-needed cheer to the …

Local businesses thrive as Kashmir records highest number of tourists since 1947
2 years, 1 month ago

Local businesses thrive as Kashmir records highest number of tourists since 1947

India Today  

There has been a huge influx of tourists in Srinagar and the Kashmir valley, especially in recent months and throughout the year. Surat-based businessman Suresh Hemnani, who recently travelled with 15 other family members for a leisure trip to Kashmir, said they had bought flight tickets in advance and booked hotels several months ago. Sameer Ahmad, manager of Hotel Paradise …

Tourism Boom in Jammu & Kashmir With 1.62 Crore Footfall So Far, Highest in 75 Years: Govt
2 years, 3 months ago

Tourism Boom in Jammu & Kashmir With 1.62 Crore Footfall So Far, Highest in 75 Years: Govt

News 18  

Over 1.62 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir since January, the highest footfall recorded in the erstwhile state in the last 75 years of India’s Independence, the Directorate of Information and Public Relations said on Thursday. According to officials, the return of tourism in Jammu and Kashmir signified the “golden era of Kashmir tourism.” “Tourism is the biggest source of …

Jammu and Kashmir received record number of tourists, footfalls cross 1 crore
2 years, 5 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir received record number of tourists, footfalls cross 1 crore

Hindustan Times  

An estimated 1.06 crore tourists have visited Jammu and Kashmir from January to July 3 this year, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Responding to questions in the House, the minister also said nearly 30,000 people have been recruited in the public sector in Jammu and Kashmir since 2019. from January …

Addressing discontent: The Hindu Editorial on PM Modi’s J&K visit
2 years, 8 months ago

Addressing discontent: The Hindu Editorial on PM Modi’s J&K visit

The Hindu  

In addressing the residents of Jammu for the first time since the removal of special status for Jammu and Kashmir in August 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out a rosy picture of increased connectivity of the Union Territory with the nation’s capital, promised more investments, and hailed the boom in tourism as a harbinger of progress. But significantly, the …

Rs 50,000 Cr to Be Invested in Jammu and Kashmir After Launch of New Scheme, Says HM Amit Shah
3 years, 4 months ago

Rs 50,000 Cr to Be Invested in Jammu and Kashmir After Launch of New Scheme, Says HM Amit Shah

News 18  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that Rs 50,000 crore is expected to be invested in Jammu and Kashmir after the unveiling of a new central scheme for industries. Launching a web portal for registration of industrial units under the ‘New Central Sector Scheme’ in Jammu and Kashmir, Shah said a new dawn of investment and industrial development …

'Need To Get Up From Slumber Now': Jammu & Kashmir High Court Pulls Up Govt For Failure To Promote Tourism [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

'Need To Get Up From Slumber Now': Jammu & Kashmir High Court Pulls Up Govt For Failure To Promote Tourism [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Monday pulled up the Tourism Department of the Union Territory for its failure to attract tourists due to non-application of its mind. The Bench of Justice Rajesh Bindal rapped the authorities for "keep everything close to its chest" and not disclosing information about the tourism and adventure sports facilities available in Jammu & …

Opinion | Development and politics need to be key focus areas
5 years, 2 months ago

Opinion | Development and politics need to be key focus areas

Live Mint  

There are two key divisions that need to be explored when we look at Jammu and Kashmir following the reorganization: one is development, the other is politics. Now as for development, if the Indian corporate sector and the big players’ mindset has actually been altered by the abrogation of Article 370, then they need to be able to make their …

Kashmir economy in tailspin as apples rot in orchards
5 years, 3 months ago

Kashmir economy in tailspin as apples rot in orchards

Al Jazeera  

Economy slumps in Indian-administered Kashmir amid violent unrest over PM Modi’s move to strip region of its autonomy. It’s harvest time, but the market in the northern Kashmiri town of Sopore – usually packed with people, trucks and produce at this time of year – is empty, while in orchards across India‘s Jammu and Kashmir state, unpicked apples rot on …

Service sector drives J&K economy: CARE ratings report
5 years, 3 months ago

Service sector drives J&K economy: CARE ratings report

The Quint  

New Delhi, Sep 10 The service sector drives the economy of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, contributing 56 per cent to the economic activity of the region, a report by CARE ratings said. The report also noted that manufacturing has a low share in economic output of the region, contributing around 10 per cent to the local economy, …

Roadmap to promote tourism in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh soon
5 years, 4 months ago

Roadmap to promote tourism in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh soon

India TV News  

With eye on developing manpower and promote exchanges between the tourist and the locals in the newly created Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, a special roadmap had been prepared, Union minister of Tourism and Culture Prahlad Singh Patel told IANS in an interview on Wednesday. Patel said upgradation of manpower, which would include training guides, asking people to host …

A roadmap to boost growth, investments in J&K, Ladakh
5 years, 4 months ago

A roadmap to boost growth, investments in J&K, Ladakh

Deccan Chronicle  

The Jammu and Kashmir region has immense potential for development and is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in India and across the world. Development of minor irrigation projects, physical infrastructure and forest resources, and the modernisation of fruit production by adopting latest technology and innovation can unlock the region's agriculture and agri-business potential. Third, for improving ease of …

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