Hotels in Srinagar and other parts of the Valley, including Pahalgam in South Kashmir, Sonamarg in Central Kashmir, and Gulmarg in North Kashmir, are experiencing near-zero occupancy.

After today’s cabinet meeting in Pahalgam, the CM will also chair an official meeting at the world-famous ski resort of Gulmarg in North Kashmir on May 28 (Wednesday).

The Chief Minister, along with all cabinet ministers, the Advisor to the CM, the Chief Secretary, heads of departments, and other senior civil and police officials, will attend the meeting.

A tourism stakeholder mentioned that holding official meetings in these currently deserted locations will send a positive message, and may even inspire some tourists to consider traveling to the Valley.

Senior NC leader and MLA Tanvir Sadiq emphasised that the CM’s decision to hold official meetings in Pahalgam, Gulmarg, and other locations is part of the “governance at the doorstep” initiative.

“If you remember, when he was CM last time, he often held cabinet meetings in various locations outside the Civil Secretariat,” he said.

During a recent meeting of the NITI Aayog in New Delhi, Omar Abdullah proposed holding PSU conferences, meetings, incentive tours, and national-level events in Kashmir to instill confidence among tourists and encourage them to return to the picturesque Valley.