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Farooq Abdullah Urges Boost in Kashmir Tourism, Highlights Its Economic Role
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 07:16 PM
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Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah has called for intensified promotion of tourism, stressing that the sector remains the backbone of the region's economy.
In a recent statement, Farooq Abdullah urged the government and private stakeholders to intensify efforts to promote tourism in Jammu & Kashmir. He emphasized that tourism continues to be the mainstay of the region's economy.
Abdullah highlighted that the influx of visitors not only generates revenue but also supports ancillary industries such as hospitality, transport and local crafts. He noted that a robust tourism sector can help sustain employment and development across the state.
The former chief minister called on authorities to implement measures that would make Kashmir more accessible and appealing to domestic and international travelers, thereby strengthening the economic fabric of the region.
Abdullah highlighted that the influx of visitors not only generates revenue but also supports ancillary industries such as hospitality, transport and local crafts. He noted that a robust tourism sector can help sustain employment and development across the state.
The former chief minister called on authorities to implement measures that would make Kashmir more accessible and appealing to domestic and international travelers, thereby strengthening the economic fabric of the region.