Prime Minister Modi visits Jammu and Kashmir pavilion at Bharat Parv
The Prime Minister viewed traditional handicrafts, local products, and emerging tourism destinations at the event in Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Jammu and Kashmir pavilion at Bharat Parv in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on October 30, according to Greater Kashmir.
Director Tourism Jammu, Dr Vikas Gupta, briefed the Prime Minister on the pavilion's theme and the range of products presented by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department.
The Prime Minister enquired about Basohli paintings, Sulai honey, garlic, and Rajma from Jammu, as well as walnuts, saffron, Pashmina, and Kani shawls from Kashmir.
The pavilion featured a live demonstration of Sozni embroidery by artisan Gulab Gilani and a Santoor performance by Kashmiri artist Younis Majid.
The Tourism Department showcased destinations including Patnitop, Bhaderwah, Basohli-Sarthal, Panchari, and the seven lakes of Rajouri and Poonch, alongside Gurez Valley, Bangus, and Yousmarg.
The participation was organised under the guidance of Secretary Tourism, J&K, Avny Lavasa, and Managing Director of JKTDC, Akriti Sagar, to promote the region's cultural identity and tourism potential.