SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, on Wednesday, chaired a meeting of officers to streamline and augment the tourist facilities for enriching their experience at the world-famous tourist destination, Gulmarg.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla; the Director Tourism Kashmir; the Director ULB, Kashmir; the MD Cable Car Corporation; the CEO, Gulmarg Development Authority; the RTO Kashmir; SSP Traffic, besides other concerned officers.
Addressing the meeting, Div Com instructed MD Cable Car Corporation to increase the availability of online tickets for the Gondola ride from 3,400 to 5,000. He also directed the implementation of a Tatkal booking system for a designated time slot one day in advance to optimize the Gondola service operations and improve crowd management.
He highlighted the importance of maintaining cleanliness in the Gulmarg bowl, ensuring waste collection from Apharwat and Kongdoori, and addressing the issue of legacy waste.
Further, he directed the maintenance of pothole-free roads at tourist destinations, the regulation of traffic movement, and the management of parking spaces, as well as the regulation of service providers. He also directed the enforcement of the polythene ban at Gulmarg.
Moreover, he urged all departments to collaborate effectively to provide seamless and efficient services for tourists.
