Jammu & Kashmir seeing revival of tourism after Pahalgam terror attack

Months after terrorists wreaked havoc in Pahalgam scared away tourists and brought India and Pakistan on the brink of war the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir JampK is witnessing a slow but steady revival of tourismBesides the tourists showing renewed interest in Kashmirrsquos picturesque and sprawling locations the governmentrsquos efforts towards rekindling hope among the local population and determination to restore normalcy in the Valley with modern infrastructure speaks a lot about its focus and resolveWhile India punished Pakistan for the dastardly act of terror the Centre and JampK administration went an extra mile to address the problems of families affected displaced and scarred by crossborder shelling during the Operation SindoorThe JampK administration is building free houses for families affected by Pakistani shelling thereby prioritising hope and compassion over fear and a humanitarian approach over vengeful meansLocal reports suggest that a landmark agreement was signed post the Pahalgam attack between Highrange Rural Development Society HRDS India and Divisional Commissioners of JampK This Memorandum of Understanding MoU paves the way for building 1500 free houses across the Union Territory specifically for those whose homes were damaged during Operation Sindoor floods and also by acts of militancyThe houses will not be mere shelters they will be smart threebedroom houses and also equipped with features for comfort safety and sustainability The objective behind this move is to build houses for the displaced and restore the dignity and respect of thousands of familiesAlso the allweather train connectivity between Srinagar and the main landmass will prove to be a gamechanger in transforming the economy of the region whose mainstay remains travel and tourismThe inauguration of the direct rail link to the Valley via Chenab bridge came as a historic milestone that will have a farreaching impact on the development trade and tourism of KashmirAlso the successful organisation of sports events including a cricket match in Pahalgam is a welcome step to bring communities together and celebrate the true spirit of humanityToday JampK stands at the cusp of a transformative phase and such a raft of infrastructure initiatives underscores the administrationrsquos commitment to peace and stability in the regionFollowing the cowardly April 22 attacks the authorities had closed down 48 tourist destinations in the Valley More than a dozen destinations were reopened with enhanced security soon after and more will followJampK Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has also stated that phased reopening of tourism hotspots in the Valley will lead to confidencebuilding and increase in tourist numbersThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever