Jammu: Vishal Khatri Sabha today appreciated LG Administration for working round-the-clock to ensure that the summit in is a huge success and promotes Kashmir as a global tourism destination. In a statement issued here Vishal Khatri Sabha J&K President Devender Seth expressed confidence that G20 Tourism Working Group meeting will serve as a power booster for the local economy and a progressive factor for the business community in the region to explore multidimensional growth opportunities. Furthermore, this meeting will provide our J&K UT a platform to showcase its beauty to the entire world,” said Seth .
“Things are changing for the betterment of the people here in J-K. Since the last few years we have seen the LG Manoj Sinha-led administration massively investing in development which is a positive sign,” Seth added. He said that the influx of foreign delegates and participants, along with showcasing the tourist destinations, can put UT on a pedestal in terms of tourism. The Government of India is also making a significant thrust to ensure better infrastructural facilities for the region’s people and entice visitors. This has resulted in a fortuitous surge in tourist activities with better law and order, a promising security system, and maintenance of peace in addition to infrastructural and connectivity improvements, added Seth.
Seth further said that G-20 would provide a great opportunity to push J-K’s handloom, handicraft, Pashmina, and dry fruit to international markets. “This is a great opportunity to showcase the real potential of the Union Territory to the world. The summit will inevitably inject a much-needed boost of cash into the economy, creating jobs and driving growth. It will also provide a platform for policymakers and investors to discuss and plan for the development of essential infrastructure,” Seth said. He said though the summit has to majorly deal with the tourism of Jammu and Kashmir but directly or indirectly the summit will have an impact on the business community too which will trickle down the economy as well. “This is the first time such an international event is happening in the valley. The G20 Summit in Kashmir marks a shift from the earlier days, where the region was viewed solely through the prism of violence,” Seth said.
