Stresses enhanced tourist services
GULMARG: Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar on Wednesday visited the Gulmarg Convention Centre and conducted a detailed inspection of the facilities available there.
During the visit, the Minister reviewed the existing infrastructure and directed the concerned officers to ensure effective projection and wider dissemination of information regarding the tourist-friendly facilities and services being provided by the Jammu and Kashmir government. He emphasized the need for seamless coordination among the departments to ensure that the visitors are well-informed about the amenities and services available in the world-renowned tourist destination.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that Gulmarg, being one of the country’s premier tourist destinations, holds immense significance for Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector. He underscored the importance of continuously upgrading the infrastructure and strengthening visitor-centric services to further enhance the overall tourist experience.
“Gulmarg is not only a symbol of Kashmir’s natural beauty but also a key driver of the region’s tourism economy. It is imperative that we ensure world-class facilities and efficient service delivery for the tourists visiting this iconic destination,” the Minister stated.
He also stressed the importance of maintaining high standards of hospitality and infrastructure while preserving the ecological and scenic charm of Gulmarg.
MLA Gulmarg, Farooq Ahmad Shah and MLA Baramulla, Javid Hassan Beig, accompanied the Minister during the inspection.
Meanwhile, Minister Javid Dar held an extensive public grievance hearing at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, where he interacted with scores of delegations and individuals and heard their concerns and demands.
During the public interaction, a delegation from Tuzer Sharief, Zainapora projected issues related to macadamization of roads and installation of drinking water pipelines to strengthen basic public infrastructure in the area.
Another delegation comprising carpenters from across Kashmir Division urged the Minister to extend welfare schemes’ benefits to them on the lines of construction workers registered under the Labour Commissioner J&K, emphasizing the need for greater social security and institutional support for the community.
Several individuals also raised concerns regarding execution of civil works, construction of sheds and bund walls besides seeking release of pending payments under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) and other development schemes.
Taking immediate cognizance of the issues projected during the hearing, the Minister issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned officers for prompt resolution of the genuine public grievances. He reiterated that public grievance redress remains a top priority of the government and assured the delegations that all their demands would be addressed on priority through coordinated and time-bound action.