J&K: LG Manoj Sinha interacts with representatives of various organizations, and discusses upcoming G20 meeting scheduled from 22nd to 24th May
In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with the members of civil society groups, members of PRIs, and representatives of various organizations and discussed the upcoming G20 meeting scheduled to begin from 22nd to 24th at Srinagar this month.
Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said G20 meeting is a historic opportunity for Jammu and Kashmir to showcase its vibrant culture, traditions, and tourism potential. He said it belongs to all the citizens and they should come forward and be a part of this historic event. Manoj Sinha also urged the civil society members to take advantage of this opportunity and encourage citizens, tourism and industry stakeholders to contribute to its grand success.
The Lt Governor expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing a powerful platform of G20 meeting for connecting local and global aspirations. He observed that G20 meeting will give a new height to J&K’s growth, boost to limitless potential of the tourism & hospitality sector, and enhance economic prosperity in all sections of society. He said G20 is also an opportunity for the handicraft sector to script a bright future.
Addressing the members of civil society groups, the Lt Governor also talked about J&K’s journey on the path of accelerated development and the remarkable progress registered in various sectors since 2019. He said never before had infrastructure development taken place at the kind of speed witnessed in the past four years and maintained that we are marching forward with the common vision of peace, progress and prosperity. He desired that we all should re-dedicate ourselves to make this event a memorable one with the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
Speaking on the revival of the Tourism sector, the Lt Governor said the sector was affected adversely due to covid pandemic but now it is recovering fast and added we are making several interventions to give new momentum to the tourism and hospitality sector in Jammu and Kashmir.
Mr Sinha further said that connectivity is the most important aspect not only for tourism but also for overall development. He said more than 1.50 lakh crore rupees worth of highways & tunnel projects are being executed and the improved road & rail connectivity have brought J&K closer to the world.
The Lieutenant Governor also commended the contribution & cooperation of all stakeholders, civil society groups, and eminent citizens in the preparations of the upcoming G20 event starting on 22nd May in Srinagar.
