J&K Launches First Tourist Village in Udhampur
J&K has recently launched first tourist village at Panchari in Udhampur.
The Divisional Commissioner Jammu Raghav Langer at Sankari Devta Ground at Meer Panchari has recently launched the first tourist village at Panchari in Udhampur. He stated that this initiative in tourism will be able to strengthening the rural economy and community entrepreneurship, empowering youth and women by providing direct and indirect employment opportunities.
According to the reports, homestay facilities will also be made available for tourists at Panchari, it will boost tourism in the region and generate income for the local youth.
In this reference, a local shares, "while holidaying in this spot, visitors often seek for a place which is located amid natural surroundings, which at the same time gives them a feeling of staying at home away from home." He added, "the facilities of homestay in the village will fulfil this requirement of visitors, besides adding to the income of villagers."
In September 2021, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has launched Jammu and Kashmir Tourist Village Network under Mission Youth. As per the initiative, 75 villages of the Union Territory that are known for their scenic beauty, historical relevance, and cultural significance, will be transformed. As per the records, in terms of tourist influx, Jammu and Kashmir is at the top position in the country.
