J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that his government is prioritising the promotion of religious and tourist places in Srinagar city. Tourism is a key pillar of J&K’s economy, significantly contributing to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment generation, he said. efforts are underway to diversify the tourism sector by promoting various forms of tourism, including adventure, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), golf, eco, pilgrimage, and cultural and heritage tourism, he added. The Chief Minister stated that tourist arrivals in Jammu & Kashmir have seen a significant increase in the last two years. In 2023, J&k recorded 2,11,80,011 tourist visits and in 2024, the number increased to 2,35,90,081, he informed the house. He also provided an update on infrastructure-related projects undertaken by the Tourism Department over the last three years: In 2022-23, 984 projects were initiated, with 549 completed; In 20 23-24, 1,191 projects were taken up, and 516 were completed. In 2024-25 (till date), 1,914 projects have been started, out of which 1,057 have been completed. The Tourism Department is focusing on developing lesser-explored destinations like Gurez, Keran, Bungus, Tosamaidan, Aharbal, Doodhpathri, Machail, Bhaderwah, Sukrala Mata, and Pancheri to attract more tourists.