Inaugurates First Tulip Garden In Jammu Spread Over 40 Kanal Land
Jammu- Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Saturday inaugurated Jammu’s first Tulip garden aimed to provide major impetus to tourism and trade activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Today, J&K has become the most preferred tourist destination. Caravan tourism as well as development of unexplored destinations will give new momentum to J&K’s tourism growth,” Sinha said, after inaugurating the Tulip garden spread over 40 kanal land amid lush green forest in Sanasar area of Ramban district.
The garden has 2.75lakh Tulip bulbs of 25 different varieties.
Observing that the tourism potential of Jammu is unique in many ways, the LG said with breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, magnificent cuisine and warm hospitality, it can create a niche for itself on the global tourism map and administration is committed to ensure all the necessary infrastructure & resources.
“As a “Tourism Mission” initiative 75 new destinations, 75 Sufi/religious sites, 75 new cultural, heritage sites and 75 new tracks are being developed in J&K UT to open up new economic avenues for fulfilling the aspirations of the people,” he said.
“Development of water parks at twin cities of Jammu & Srinagar, establishment of cultural centres at Ramban, Udhampur, Kathua, Jammu, Rajouri & Poonch will help in building local capacities, boost employment & favourable climate to entrepreneurship,” he added.
The LG said that today even small and remote villages are dreaming big and with ample opportunities, people-focused inclusive and sustainable development policies & availability of robust infrastructure, they are capitalizing on their immense resources to emerge stronger.
“There is no dearth of budget for development under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi .All the citizens should work together for the progress of the society with a positive approach to build a modern, industrialised and prosperous J&K UT,” he said.
His administration, the LG said, was working for the Aam Aadmi & inclusiveness was in the centre of our journey to high growth. He also underscored that PM’s Mantra of ‘Development as well as Heritage’ is guiding us in this journey.
“With participatory governance approach & people’s cooperation we will create a better future for the generations to come,” the LG said.
Speaking about his government’s plans to give fillip to the tourism sector, the LG said that Rs 447 crore has been allocated to the tourism sector this year to develop J&K as a modern and smart tourist destination.
“Samba Fort, Hari Parbat and General Zorawar Singh Palace will also be renovated to revive the ageless cultural legacy,” he added.
Sinha urged the people, PRI representatives and the youth to actively participate in the Gram Sabha meetings, being organized in all Halka Panchayats of Jammu Kashmir on 10th April to prepare a development plan for the Gram Panchayats.
He also said that the construction of the 2.5 km long road from Sana Village to Sanasar will be approved in two months.
On the issue of playground, the LG said that the tender will be floated soon for developing Playground on the identified 50 kanal land in Ramban.
He further assured that the sports infrastructure will be developed on Railway ground for the youth.
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