Destination transit point for Ladakh; tourists spending nights; Z-Morh tunnel major attraction; foreign arrivals up 35-40%: Bilal Mukhtar
Says pilgrimage woven into very soul of this land; visits Baltal base camp, reviews arrangements, interacts with devotees
Tourism strongest pillar of Ladakh’s economy: LG Saxena
Say improved infrastructure eased movement but traffic congestion remains
Region records 44% rise in arrivals; number of foreign visitors doubles
Mission to benefit 2.09 lakh existing urban households, provide over 64,663 new drinking water connections across UT
Women personnel lead assistance, offer language support, medical aid
Says e-KYC, RFID facilities set up at Nowgam Railway Station for pilgrims, rain shelters, mountain rescue teams deployed
Performs 'Pratham Puja' at Holy Cave Shrine, urges yatris to visit in large numbers
‘Produce worth Rs 28 lakh sold via e-NAM; 1.27 lakh enrolled under PM-KMY; Rs 166.67 cr paid in crop insurance claims’
Performs Pratham Puja to mark ceremonial start
Launches ‘Shubham–Shivam’ sanitation campaign; expresses confidence this year’s pilgrimage will be smoother and more successful
Critical for education, healthcare, livelihoods, tourism, digital connectivity: LG Saxena
Highlights 1.8 million tonnes of legacy waste, calls for dedicated protection plans
Massive rescue operation underway