75 offbeat destinations enables us to accelerate our development process says LG Manoj SinhaSrinagar 09 Oct (KNB): The Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that achievements in tourism sector, development of 75 offbeat destinations enables us to accelerate our development process and to utilize the energies and talents of human capital.Sinha was speaking to the representatives from the entire spectrum of industries, various States/ UTs, government departments, defence services, experts, delegates, AAI, Pawan Hans, Team of MoCA and various stakeholders attended the Summit at SKICC.”Inclusive development provides UT of J&K considerable leverage in pursuing the objective of Aatma-Nirbhar J&K. Today we have a rapidly growing economy, expanding market for agriculture & allied sectors and widening industrial base to integrate J&K’s economy into the country’s mainstream,” LG said.The broad objectives of the Summit are to create a world-class helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India; promote tourism in the Himalayan states by providing uninterrupted helicopter services to the tourist hotspots; encourage Helicopter-based emergency medical services (HEMS) and enhancing the role of Helicopters in supporting other industries.After the decision to abolish load penalty at Jammu airport, the number of flights has increased, the citizens of Jammu division have got better and economical facilities to travel to Delhi and other parts of the country, and the business sector has also gained new dynamism, he further added.Sh Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, Department of Civil Aviation, J&K; Sh Pandurang K Pole, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Sh Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary to the Government, Tourism Department and senior officials were present on the occasion.(KNB)
2022-10-10