Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir witnesses surge in tourist inflow in 2024
The Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir has said the Himalayan territory witnessed the visit of 2.36 crore visitors in 2024, marking a significant rise in the number in comparison to 2023.
Among this congregation, the territory also witnessed a significant number of international tourists, with 55,337 tourists visiting J-K in 2023. The number increased to 65,452 in 2024, reported Indian Economic Observer.
Highlighting the number of operational schemes for the promotion of tourism, the Tourism Department cited that they receive funds under the "Advertisement & Publicity" budget for the purpose, however, no financial incentive scheme is in operation currently, the news portal reported.
The department said the government has implemented several initiatives to foster a conducive environment for entrepreneurial ventures in this sector.
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