Rising Domestic Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir Amidst Security Challenges

Domestic tourist visits to Jammu and Kashmir exceeded 95 lakh from January to June this year, despite security concerns. However, no economic impact assessment for local stakeholders has been made following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The Ministry of Tourism continues to support regional tourism efforts.

Domestic tourism in Jammu and Kashmir reached record levels, exceeding 95 lakh visits from January to June, as per data from the government.

Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat revealed these figures while addressing concerns over a possible decline in tourist arrivals and business losses caused by a terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

Despite the security challenges, the Ministry of Tourism has not conducted an assessment of the attack's economic impact on tourism-reliant stakeholders. Efforts to promote tourism in the region continue unabated.