Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has sanctioned Rs 3 crores for the tourism department to boost tourist footfall in less developed areas of the state and create more employment opportunities.
"Omar approved an additional allocation of Rs 3 crores for Tourism Department which can be enhanced to Rs 5 crores at the time of revised estimates," an official spokesman said.
He said the amount has been granted under the package of incentives for tourism to develop infrastructure in less developed areas and give impetus to the economic activities besides generating employment for people.
The Chief Minister also gave nod to the revised incentive rules prepared by the Tourism Department in consultation with the Planning and Development Department to bring more suitable areas under the ambit of incentive package.
Meanwhile, the J&K Tourism Alliance (JKTA) has submitted a memorandum to Governor N N Vohra pleading that tourism infrastructure should be expanded and modernized in the Valley. A JKTA delegation led by its chairman, G M Dug apprised the governor about the problems the tourism players face in the Valley.
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