DC reviews Tourism Development in Udhampur

UDHAMPUR, JANUARY 24: Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai today led a meeting in the Mini Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex Udhampur to assess the status of tourism, focusing on challenge-based destinations and development.

Additional District Development Commissioner, Ghan Sham Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner Joginder Singh Jasrotia, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Rafiq Ahmed Jaral, Chief Planning Officer, Mudassir Yaqoob Zargar, Assistant Commissioner Development, Dr Ranjeet Singh Kotwal, SE PWD Kishore Kumar all SDMs joined the meeting through virtual mode.

The officers were directed to formulate proposals for the Challenge-Based Destination Development initiative. The DC emphasized the need for detailed proposals, identifying potential areas to increase the footfall, particularly at offbeat and religious tourist destinations. Public awareness and sensitization were highlighted, urging officers to organize awareness programs and exposure tours.

ACR Udhampur and SDM Dudu were directed to formulate a proposal for development of tourist destinations of Moungri and Dudu respectively. 

Besides tourism department was tasked to execute plans, including identifying activities and submitting a comprehensive proposal within the specified timeline. The meeting covered a range of topics aimed at tapping tourism potential in the district. The attendees shared valuable insights and suggestions to fortify Udhampur’s tourism landscape.