J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha advocates rural tourism development

enant Governor Manoj Sinha stated on Sunday that his administration is diligently working towards establishing facilities for tourists in rural and remote regions. In the 34th edition of his ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ program, Sinha also referred to the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra initiative as a potent “jan abhiyan” and expressed optimism that it would contribute to the development of India.

“The administration is making full efforts to facilitate the creation of amenities for tourists in rural and far-off areas. The recent surge in the registrations for homestays shows immense potential of offbeat tourist destinations,” the Lt Governor said.

Highlighting the role of women in economic empowerment, Sinha mentioned Kaushalya Devi of Chenani, Udhampur, for showcasing the impact of self help groups in rural areas.

He also highlighted the ‘No Helmet, No Petrol’ road safety campaign in Anantnag and recognised the efforts of Nisar Ahmed, Vishal Roudhan and Mahmooda Akhtar in connecting citizens with social campaigns and preserving traditional hand embroidery.