On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a crucial meeting to analyse and improve the performance of India’s tourist industry. The high-level meeting came in the aftermath of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in a significant drop in tourist traffic and prompted safety worries across the country.
Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi, Union Tourism Secretary V Vidyavathi, and other top officials attended the review session. The discussions were primarily focused on rebuilding tourist confidence and revitalising travel interest, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir.
Government officials stated that the Centre is committed to restoring tourism and is looking into both short- and long-term solutions. Special attention is being paid to areas affected by the recent horrific incident. The Centre is striving to assess existing strategies and launch new, innovative initiatives to attract both domestic and international tourists.
This review meeting followed the one convened by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on May 15. During the meeting with the Hoteliers Association in the Civil Secretariat, the Chief Minister reassured stakeholders of government support. He highlighted the administration’s commitment to improving tourism infrastructure and responding to concerns highlighted by hospitality associations.
