Jammu and Kashmir Plans Nine New Tourist Destinations with Focus on Sustainability and Digital Growth

At the University of Kashmir's 21st convocation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah outlined a vision for Jammu and Kashmir's development centered on peace, sustainable tourism, and digital empowerment. He announced plans to develop nine new tourist destinations, including border villages like Keran, Gurez, and Teetwal, emphasizing environmental protection amid climate changes. Abdullah highlighted reforms in governance promoting meritocracy and women's empowerment, alongside initiatives to advance agriculture, innovation, and participatory governance for the region's economic growth.