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J&K’s popular tourist destinations witnessing congestion, high time to open offbeat places: Union Minister

Says have sought roadmap from J&K, other states on how infra, mobile, road connectivity can be improved at virgin destinations; Unfortunate to see elected govt toppled in Bangladesh, India vigilant to ensure no negative impact reaches it, Terrorism on its last leg, Naxalism has shrunk to just four districts of country



Srinagar: Praising the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Wednesday said that prominent tourist destinations are witnessing congestion and efforts are afoot to promote and showcase offbeat destinations now. He was quick to add that Centre is committed to provide all-out support to improve road and mobile connectivity besides establishing a proper infrastructure at all virgin tourist destinations.

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at International Convention Centre (ICC) on the banks of famous Dal Lake here, the Union Minister, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that there is no denying of the fact that known and prominent tourist destinations are witnessing congestion due to huge rush of tourists.

“Keeping this in view, there is a dire need to divert both foreign as well as domestic tourists towards virgin and offbeat destinations across the country including J&K,” he said.

In reply to a query that most of the offbeat destinations in Kashmir especially Bangus and Dodhpathri lack proper infrastructure, mobile and road connectivity, he said, “We have asked all states including J&K to come up with the roadmap to improve infrastructure, mobile and road connectivity at offbeat destinations. We are ready for an all-out support to J&K and other states,” the Minister said.

To a query about shortage of tourist guides in J&K, the minister said that the Centre is committed to increasing the number of tourist guides in the States. “Here, we have started online modules to enhance the skills of guides. We will also conduct new programs for guides including aspiring ones during off season to provide them training. This will also help increase their number,” he said.

About the Bangladesh situation, he said it was unfortunate to see an elected government being toppled there. “We are vigilant and taking all steps to ensure there is no negative impact of the situation on India. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, terrorism is breathing its last and Naxalism has shrunk to just four districts of the country now,” he said—(KNO)

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