Bandipora, CNS,17-June: Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Waseem Raja today chaired a meeting of officers to review the progress of Authwatto-Labkachal road.The meeting was attended by Project Manager Industries, Executive Engineers of PMGSY and R&B , Assistant Director Fishries, Tourist officers and other senior officials.The meeting was informed that the 14 km road shall be completed by this Year that will give major flip to Bandipora tourism as tourists can reach athwattoo and other areas at ease.ADC said the area has a huge potential for adventure tourism and most of the tourists visit for Mountaineering, Trekking, Tree Housing, Hiking, Camping besides site seeing.He asked Department of Fisheries to explore potential of fishing in the area as Authwatto Nallah- major Tributary of Madhumatti is a major reserve of trout fish and has a history of attractive even international tourists in past. He urged the officers to revive the tourism sector in the area.ADC called upon them to work with zeal and zest.He urged officers to involve local youth in tourism sector by improving their skills in different tourism trades to generate employment.(CNS)
