Jammu And Kashmir Launches First Tourist Village, Complete With Homestays
NDTV
This Jammu and Kashmir Tourist Village Network is an initiative aimed at strengthening rural economy and community entrepreneurship, said Divisional Commissioner Jammu Raghav Langer.
The first tourist village, Panchari, in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, was launched today by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Raghav Langer at the Sankari Devta ground in Meer Panchari.
"This tourism initiative will strengthen the rural economy and community entrepreneurship, empowering youth and women by providing direct and indirect employment opportunities," said Mr Langer.
"I have enjoyed the natural beauty of Panchari, I have come here for the first time. I will definitely tell my friends and relatives to come to Panchari," said Shafali, a tourist from Delhi.
Homestay facilities are also available in Panchari to boost tourism and generate income for the local youth.