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Jammu, Feb 5: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that every part of Jammu and Kashmir is directly or indirectly connected with the tourism sector and stressed the need to simplify outdated procedures to boost the industry.
\nSpeaking on the floor of the House, while replying to questions raised by several MLAs on the promotion of tourism, CM Omar said that while some districts have high tourism potential and others relatively less, tourism remains an integral component across the entire Union Territory.
\nReferring to the registration process in the tourism sector, CM Omar acknowledged that the existing mechanism is rigid and needs immediate reform. \u201cEven the department admits that the registration process is too strict and requires simplification. I am personally embarrassed that since 1978 these rules and procedures were never reviewed,\u201d he said.
\nThe Chief Minister also admitted his own share of responsibility, saying, \u201cI was part of the government for six years earlier, and even then we did not think seriously about revisiting these procedures. Many of you were also part of governments at different times, but it did not happen. However, better late than never\u2014we are now working on it.\u201d
\nHe said simplifying the registration process is essential and cannot be treated as a mere formality. \u201cIt is not enough to bring it under the Public Services Act and claim that the job is done. Real simplification is required,\u201d CM Omar said.
\nOn reopening tourist destinations, the Chief Minister said the time has come to allow access to areas that were earlier closed in the Kashmir Valley. \u201cIt is a fact that some tourist places were closed. The time has now come to open them,\u201d he said.
\nCM Omar further informed the House that discussions are underway with the Government of India on the issue. \u201cI assure the House that the matter of reopening closed tourist destinations will be taken up with the Union Home Minister, who is visiting Jammu and Kashmir,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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