Union Home Minister Amit Shah has revealed ambitious plans aimed at rejuvenating Kashmir’s tourism sector, with Dal Lake and Gulmarg set to undergo significant transformations to emerge as major tourist attractions.
In an address to the people of Kashmir, Shah expressed confidence in the Modi government’s vision, stating, “I want to tell the people of Kashmir that they should visit Tattoo ground, Dal Lake, and Gulmarg after three years. They will get to know the future of Kashmir.” He emphasized the government’s commitment to revitalizing Dal Lake, envisioning it as “one of the world’s most attractive lakes.”
Shah further elaborated on the plans, stating, “A Disneyland-like amusement park will be established at Tattoo ground so that tourists can stay there [in Kashmir] for at least 4-5 days.” Additionally, he highlighted the proposal to adorn the mountains of Gulmarg for a summit reminiscent of Davos.
Assuring a transformative impact on Kashmir’s narrative, Shah asserted, “Once these things are done, there will be a complete change in the discourse of thinking in Kashmir. People who used to talk about stone-pelting will talk about development, employment.” He emphasized the positive repercussions of these initiatives in bolstering confidence among the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
In an exclusive interview with the Jammu and Kashmir-based news channel Gulistan News, Shah also addressed misconceptions surrounding the abrogation of Article 370. He remarked, “The misconceptions regarding Article 370 have been busted. It was always said that with the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, its culture, language, and identity would come to an end. Five years have passed; nothing has happened.”
