Record 1.84 crore tourists visited J-K in 2022: Union Minister

Stating that tourism has broken all records in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Thursday that 1.84 crore tourists visited the Union Territory in 2022.
“For the first time, 1.84 crore tourists visited J-K in 2022. After the abrogation of Article 370, peace has been established there, and this resulted in a rise in trade and tourism. In January 2020, Leh had an average of 74 flights per week, which increased to 160 in October 2022. Similarly, Srinagar had an average of 304 flights per week in January 2020, which has increased to 632 in October 2022,” he said. He said the country is achieving new heights in the tourism sector and the government is working on preserving our heritage.
While addressing a press conference in the national capital, Reddy said, “The country is on the path of development under the guidance of PM Modi with the mantra of Vikas bhi aur Virasat bhi.