Jantar Mantar March Commemorates Nari Shakti Vandan Adiniyam (Women’s Reservation Bill) Passage and Advocate for Swift Implementation

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Jantar Mantar March Commemorates Nari Shakti Vandan Adiniyam (Women’s Reservation Bill) Passage and Advocate for Swift Implementation
Stresses swift women Reservation implementation in Jammu and Kashmir
New Delhi, 8 December 2023 – In a big stride towards women Reservation in India, on December 8, 2023 marked a momentous occasion as we rallied in solidarity and determination, marching to Jantar Mantar to commemorate the historic passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill. Our purpose was clear – to advocate for immediate measures ensuring the swift and effective implementation of this groundbreaking legislation. This historic march united a coalition of distinguished women organizations, including Women Power Connect, Centre for Social Research, Stree Shakti- The Parallel Force, CEQUIN, A.Ni.S. I,U & We, Gyan Gangotri, Angaja Foundation, Action India, and others, representing a diverse spectrum of voices committed to women’s empowerment. Delegates from Surat, Kolkata, Srinagar,among others brought an all-India perspective to the gathering.
WPC, CSR, and dynamic personality
Rekha Mody active since four decades fighting for women Reservation in elected bodies of India and training women for leadership roles.
In this regard,
Recognizing the historical approval of the bill, we believe that its genuine influence rests on efficient execution, demanding a joint commitment from all political parties and the government alike. On this momentous day, they raised 3 major demands that espouse the efficient implementation of the Bill-
Immediate Implementation in Jammu and Kashmir: Ms. Rekha Mody from Stree Shakti, Kolkata, and Ms. Farzana Mumtaz, Media owner, Srinagar, with others, advocate for an immediate implementation of 33% reservation in Jammu and Kashmir, where delimitation has occurred. We believe the stage is set for the government to demonstrate its genuine commitment to bringing political gender equality into practice.
2. Comprehensive Political Training Initiatives: Ms. Gita Shroff from A.Ni.S. I,U & We organisations, Surat, with others, endorse comprehensive training initiatives designed specifically for aspiring women leaders entering state and legislative assemblies. This endorsement underscores the imperative of empowering women with specialized political knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of their roles effectively and ensure their incubation into the political system to be supplemented with competence and confidence.
3. Mandatory Reservation in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Dr. Rajana Kumari from Women Power Connect, CSR, Ms. Laura Prabhu from Cequin, Dr. Naresh Mudgal from Naari Sena, and Ms. Padmini kumar from JWP with others, propose a compelling directive urging political parties to enforce a mandatory 33% reservation for women contestants in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections within their respective jurisdictions. Through this strategic initiative, we seek to orchestrate a significant advancement towards gender parity in electoral representation. We aspire to create a transformative shift in political dynamics, fostering a more balanced and
representative democratic process that genuinely reflects the diversity of our nation. And that begins with the political parties taking initiative.
Let all the stakeholders come together in this pivotal moment to propel the Women’s Reservation Bill beyond mere legal framework, transforming it into a cornerstone development that unlocks the boundless potential of women leaders across our nation. Let us collectively embrace this historic juncture, working hand in hand to usher in a new era where the bill serves as a driving force, empowering and amplifying the voices of women leaders on a national scale.
Rekha Mody,  eminent face of India and a name to recon with as far as ensuring  Reservation of women in Assemblies and Parliament is considered and also heading eminent organizations
She Leads and Stree Shakti observed ” It is heartening that women Reservation in elected bodies is now a reality. But, since we have had successful delimitation in Jammu and Kashmir, and in rest of the country it is not possible to have delimitation before 2026 ,so implementing wonen  Reservation here is next logical step. The parties should identify women leaders in Jammu and Kashmir and give them mandate in upcoming parliament and assembly election. As far as training of women leaders is considered we have many institutions in country and organizations like She Leads and Stree Shakti would give desired efforts in this regard. Women leadership through elected bodies would take country to new levels of progress and prosperity. “

Honoring Dr APJ Abdul Kalam: DIPR hosts inspiring Memorial Lecture Series in Jammu

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Honoring Dr APJ Abdul Kalam: DIPR hosts inspiring Memorial Lecture Series in Jammu
JAMMU, DECEMBER 06: The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) today organized a distinguished memorial lecture series on former President of India and veteran aerospace and defence scientist, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.
The event, held at the Convention Center in Jammu, featured eminent speakers from the domains of space and defence technologies.
Former scientists from the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) took the stage, offering valuable insights into India’s advancements in these critical sectors.
In the afternoon session, Dr. Suresh Naik, a senior space scientist and ex-Group Director of ISRO, captivated the audience with a detailed presentation on ISRO’s remarkable journey.
Dr Naik, who was chief guest on the lecture series, highlighted the success of recent space missions including the Chandrayaan series and the soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon in August this year.
Dr. Naik elaborated on the upcoming Aditya-L1 mission to explore the sun and outlined future endeavors such as Mangalyaan, Gaganyaan, Shukrayaan, Indian Space Station by 2035, and the vision of placing the first Indian on the Moon by 2040.
In the inaugural session, Kashinath Deodhar, a former scientist of DRDO, provided a comprehensive overview of defense technology advancements over the past four decades, shedding light on key milestones and developments in India’s defense capabilities.
Each lecture session was followed by a dynamic question and answer session, allowing participants from various colleges to engage with the visiting scientists, gaining deeper insights into space exploration and technology.
Adding a unique perspective to the event, Rakesh Kumar, a Paralympian from Katra, shared his inspirational journey of representing India at international events and achieving gold medals in various competitions.
The event garnered enthusiastic participation from students, including those from prestigious institutions such as IIM, IIT, and several management colleges. This reflects a growing interest among young minds in the intersection of science, technology, and national development.
Joint Director Information (Hqs), Joint Director Information Jammu, Deputy Director (Central), Deputy Director (AV), Deputy Director Information (PR) Jammu, and other senior officers and officials from DIPR were present on the occasion.
The Department of Information and Public Relations extended heartfelt gratitude to all participants and attendees for contributing towards success of the memorial lecture series.

Kusum Kaull Vyass takes over as Chairperson of IACC Gujarat

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Kusum Kaull Vyass takes over as Chairperson of IACC Gujarat
Ahmedabad: Noted entrepreneur Kusum Kaull Vyass has been appointed as Chairperson of the Gujarat Branch of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), the preeminent chamber committed to strengthening relations between India and the US. She was serving as the Co-Chairperson before her elevation and replaces outgoing chairman Kshitij Patel.
With a diverse background and a passion for nation-building, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. She currently serves as Director of Ayurnet Healthcare and Trans-Sphere Technologies, Proprietor of Zest Worldwide Communications, and Managing Trustee of Utkarsh Healthcare Foundation India. She is also a past Chairperson of the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Businesswomen Committee.
Speaking about her elevation, Mrs Kaull Vyass said, “I am honoured and excited to lead the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce’s Gujarat Chapter and extend sincere gratitude to my colleagues for placing their faith in me. I look forward to building on the work done by my predecessors and working closely with all stakeholders to further strengthen the ties between India and the United States in trade and other fields.”
In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, Mrs Kaull Vyass is also closely associated with education. She is a visiting faculty in Communication and Skill development at various institutes like Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, United Business College, Gujarat Vidyapith, KS Institute of Management Education, Gujarat University’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, and Chimanbhai Patel Institute of Journalism. She is also a Master Trainer for youth training programmes under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
She is the recipient of prestigious awards including the State Youth Award from the Gujarat government in 2006, the Sakhi Shakti Award as a women Achiever in 2007, the Friends of Gujarat Award in the US in 2020, and the IRA iCON Award in 2022.
In addition to her role at IACC, she is actively engaged with the CSR and other committees of the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She has served as President of Kashmiri Samaj in Gujarat and is a mentor for I-Hub Startups under the government of Gujarat. Her passions include nation-building, reading, writing, photography and serving the needy.

Journalist Bilal Bashir Bhat bags Prestigious e4m award in Urdu Journalism

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Journalist Bilal Bashir Bhat bags prestigious e4m award in Urdu Journalism
New Delhi: In a significant development, Kashmir Valley’s young eminent journalist and Mediapreneur Bilal Bashir Bhat bagged the prestigious exchange4media under Urdu Journalism 40 under 40 awards.
Among the 200 entries, 40 Urdu Journalists were declared winners following a rigorous jury process. The list includes editors, reporters, anchors, journalists, digital media professionals, videographers, news producers & video editors in the Urdu domain.
This was the first of its kind award ceremony for Urdu Journalists of the country which saw the presence of former Chief Election Commissioner SY. Quraishi, Dr. Annurag Batra, Chairman Exchange4Media, Dr (Prof) Sheikh Aquil Ahmad, Director NCPUL, Ambreen Khan, Media Marketing Expert, Bushra Khanum, Prof. Farhat Basir Khan, Dr Harish Bhalla Culture Czar & Social Crusader, Dr Khalid Raza Khan, Khurshid Rabbany, Moien Shadab, Prof. (Dr.) Pramod Kumar, HOD, Department of Urdu Journalism, Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, Suman Verma, CMO, Hamdard, Zafar Sareshwala, Former Chancellor Maulana Azad National Urdu University and others.
The Award ceremony occurred during the e4m Jashn-e-Sahafat- an event dedicated to honoring the outstanding contributions and innovations in Urdu journalism while fostering conversations on its past, present, and future, on Friday at India International Centre New Delhi.
Pertinently, at the final round of judging, which took place on the day of the virtual Jury meeting on 17 June 2023, the theme of Bilal’s representation stressed introducing a vibrant digitalization, artificial intelligence, and better print design in Urdu Journalism to overcome the outdated style for the sake of developing the interest for Urdu Journalism among millions of potential readers for better messaging and understanding.
Pertinently to fulfill the modern demands of Urdu Journalism, under which for the first time in July 2022, Bilal Bashir Bhat introduced QR Coding in Urdu printing Media, through his newspaper Daily Srinagar Jang. This innovative QR Coding enables readers to watch videos, elaborate stories through print editions. Besides, on a regular basis, the said paper publishs off-the-beat full-page features on different subjects with unique designs to draw the attention of the netizens, particularly the youth.
Daily Srinagar Jang, Associate Editor Rameez Makhdoomi, and Ajaz Ahmad War accompanied Bilal Bashir Bhat at the award function.
Exchange4Media publishes digital news and opinionated content on activities in the Indian marketing, media and advertising industry. The group also publishes magazines viz., Pitch, Impact, Franchise Plus and Realty Plus targeting niche audiences in the industry.
JURY
Dr. Annurag Batra Chairman and Editor-in-chief BW BusinessWorld and Founder, of exchange4media, Dr. Rakhshanda Jalil Writer, Translator, Literary Historian, Shahid Siddiqui Editor Nai Dunia, Muzaffar Ali, Filmmaker, Poet, Zafar Sareshwala, Former Chancellor, MANNU, Yusuf Jameel, Journalist, Columnist & Winner, CPJ International Press Freedom Award, Rajesh Raina Group Editor News18, Raj Babbar Actor and former MP, Dr. Shaikh Aquil Ahmad Director, NCPUL, Ministry of Education, GOI, Mir Alam Ali Zaidi, Journalist, Historian and Writer, Prof. Farhat Basir Khan Author, Strategist, Media Communication and Design Scholar, Suman Varma CMO Hamdard India, and Ambreen Khan Media Marketing Expert.

Seven painters energize Srinagar with their painting diversity 

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Seven painters energize Srinagar with their painting diversity
Deepa Soni organizes Reflections Art Exhibition
Rameez Makhdoomi & Farzana Mumtaz
Painting has always been important art form throughout the  world. The expert pulse is that Painting Fosters Emotional Awareness and Growth.
Not only has painting been proven to improve brain health, but it can also support your emotional intelligence and emotional growth. Images can communicate and express things that our words and thoughts don’t capture.
In a major painting development in our part of the world, Secretary of Tourism, Abid Rashid, officiated the opening of the two day Painting exhibition ‘Reflections’ art exhibition, curated by renowned artist Deepa Soni, at City Mall in Srinagar this Saturday.
Seven renowned painters including Deepa Soni Participated in the mega exhibition.
While talking to News Kashmir ace painter Deepa Soni stated : ” We all 7 painters whose paintings are exhibited in this exhibition at City mall are from diverse professions. Through this exhibition  we are giving  vent to our passion. The exhibition is mostly focusing on presenting the positive colors of Kashmir. To hold it at crowded place the motive is to attract more youth and connect them with their art and culture  .”
Deepa Soni affirmed that painting exhibitions are now a regularity in Kashmir and youngsters are now focused and have great interest in painting realms.
She stressed parents not to pressurize their wards and let the kids touch sky according to their talent.
Dr . Jahangir Aslam Makhdoomi, renowned Doctor and painter stated : ” The main  focus of my painting is nature. I Harmonise all seasons in my paintings. Such type of exhibitions encourage youth and we are  seeing  many young creative minds are coming up. In today’s world the youth have  towards  different art forms much passion. I have exhibted my paintings in different exhibitions. “
A young painter Samreen Nabi appreciated the people of Kashmir for attending the exhibition in large numbers and appreciating work of all, stressing that her focus is painting diverse landscape.
Eminent artist Iftikhar Wani stated :
” We from eminent backgrounds and professions  a total of 7 painters have collaborated to present this impressive exhibition. It is to keep people away from hustle of mobile world. The motive of this exhibition is to spread smile and  keep our passion alive .Different colours of Kashmir are showcased in it.”
Engineer Shazia Basharat, Eminent painter termed the exhibition  a grand success . She observed that youth of Kashmir are shinning in diverse arts. Her focus in painting is following her heart .
Rahila Yaseen,another young painter observed that her focus is to promote the heritage of Kashmir through her paintings and she depicts it by architectural paintings.
She called such exhibitions great experience for both the artists and masses to connect with art and culture.
Urfan Rafiqi , another eminent painter observed that the most happy moment for the artist is to showcase their work and talent to people.
He affirmed that Kashmir is in our soul and through paintings we pay tribute to great art and culture of Kashmir.
Undoubtedly, the valley of Kashmir is becoming a global hub of painting world .

Eris emerges as Covid variant

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Eris emerges as Covid Variant
Mir Sabeen Gulrez
After the decline of the COVID -19 threat , there were many new variants that emerged,although the severity of the disease always remained low. While as a new COVID  Variant strain EG.5 – which got more popularly known as Eris has been identified in many countries like in US,Japan,South Korea,China and also Australia, Singapore, UK, France, Portugal and Spain.
When it comes to experts they say there is no need to panic as the new Strain is not more severe than what we have witnessed in the past and doesn’t pose any significant threat
While if we talk about  WHO they have designated EG.5 as a variant of interest which means it will be monitored for mutations. While as if we talk about it the  Eris spreads fast, and  has immune escaping properties, but the  symptoms which  largely remain mild and similar to the previous Omicron strains. Even Experts say that EG.5 may  become a dominant strain in some countries in the coming weeks.
While talking to News Kashmir Magazine Dr Nissar Ul Hassan Doctors Association Kashmir said that,”There is no evidence to suggest that the new variant causes more severe illness,”
Dr Hassan said the EG.5, dubbed as Eris is a sub-variant of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. It is rapidly spreading across the UK and US and has also been reported in China, Europe and Japan.
“The new variant was first detected in India in May 2023 and the fact that there has been no significant increase in the incidence of the new strain since its detection 3 months ago shows that it is not something to be bothered about,” he further added.
Eris, precisely XBB.1.9.2, is a subvariant of the Omicron variant and also Eris shares many of the same symptoms as other COVID-19 variants.
These symptoms are:
1.Fever. 2.Cough. 3.Shortness of breath
4.Fatigue, 5.Muscle or body aches,
6.Sore throat, 7.Congestion and 8. Running nose, 9.Headache, 10. Malaise,11. Loss of smell, 12.diarrhoea, 13.abdominal pain.
And if we talk about Malaise, “Malaise is a general feeling of being unwell. It can be described as feeling tired, weak, or run-down”.
Journalist Mir Sabeen Gulrez through Dr Nissar Ul Hassan President Doctors Association Kashmir  – On – Record answered like this,
Dr Hassan said that,”the new variant is basically a sub-lineage of omicron which most of us have gone through and our population has enough immunity against omicron and its sub-variants.
“With high vaccination rates and natural immunity, the possibility of a new wave in our population due to the variant is unlikely,” he said.
Dr Nisar said new variants will keep coming as frequent changes in the genomic structure are part of the natural course of the virus.
“We are going to see the new variant Eris for sometime before it is replaced by yet another variant. That is the nature of the virus,” he said.
While stating further that,” The DAK President said ,“The World Health Organisation (WHO) has added the new variant EG.5 to the list of monitored variants and classified it as a variant of interest and not a variant of concern as it does not pose a threat to public health,” he stated further.

Honouring The Honorable: The Mighty Pens Awards. 

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Honouring The Honorable: The Mighty Pens Awards.
Awards are not mere mementoes of wood and iron. They have deeper symbolic significance and they act as the great source of motivation to the individuals who strive to achieve the higher goals in life . One such most prestigious awards is “The Mighty Pens Awards” by Writers Voice, one of the leading literary organizations of India. This year it was the fifth annual awards which found the best fifteen eminent individuals from the different categories. Talking to Vishal kumar, the Director of The Writers Voice Group, it was revealed that the idea behind this Annual Award is to bring forth those individuals who have been rendering their contributions to literature, Art, Culture, Music, Media, holistic health and mental well-being with their best of the abilities. Secretary Mighty Pens Awards, Rupali Kumar informed the media persons that they had received more than 500 nominations in various categories such as  Fiction, Non- Fiction, Poetry ( General), Micro Poetry, Art, Culture, Book that Matters, Sublime Literary Wit, Literary Criticism, The Best Energy Therapist, Refined Language and Diction, Social Crusader, Super Stylistics Award and so on. Taking about a few Awardees, the organizers informed that  Alokparna Das made it in the non fiction catagory. Jayanthi Sankar (fiction), Arbind kumar Chaudhary ( culture), Karen Claire( Sublime Literary Wit), Shruti Sachdeva ( Best Energy Therapist),Srikar Chitta( Best Child Author) Nigama RV ( Super Stylistics), Vandana Kumar( poetry),
Kanwar Dinesh Singh ( Micro Poetry/ Ghazal) Sayani Mukherjee( Diction) Pradipita Mukherjee, ( literary criticism) Eshwarmurthy Pillai ( Social Crusader),  Balesh Jindal ( Book That matters) Tarab Khan( Art), Meera Bhansali ( Best Anchor) Ravi Prakash Tiwari( Innovation in Literature). Speaking to Media persons, one of the awardees, Shruti Savhdeva shared that it is the one of those awards which always reminds her that she has a greater responsibility towards the society. She also thanked the organizers for recognizing her work and bringing it at the international platform. Ravi Prakarsh Tiwari, one of the another winners, who has been awarded in the catagory of Innovation in Literature also expressed his inner contentment on receiving this prestigious honor. The process of sending E- certificate and mementoes has been initiated by the organizers. The team Authors Paradise Literary Consultancy that had the responsibility  of all social media promotion successfully rendered their unstinting support to make this mega Award event possible. The final slogan that motivates the organizers is that quality works should not remain confined to the close corridors only. The chief organizing body also congratulated all the awardees on their social media platforms and special gratitude was conveyed to Jayanthi Sankar, a Singapore based author who happened to obtain The Mighty Pens Awards in the Fiction Catagory.

Red FM Introduces Red 11 Team To Jammu & Kashmir Premier League, news feature 7 August 2023.

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Red FM Introduces Red 11 Team To Jammu & Kashmir Premier League

In a significant development, 93.5 Red FM, India’s leading private radio and entertainment network proudly announced its participation in this year’s Jammu & Kashmir Premier League (JKPL) with its cricket team – ‘Red 11’. The tournament is set to kick off from 16th August onwards.

The Jammu & Kashmir Premier League is a celebration of sports and the spirit of the region. Led by the charismatic captain Umar Nissar, the team Red 11 will have an impressive 24-member squad to bring the best talent out of Jammu & Kashmir. The team comprises some other renowned Ranjhi players like Asif Khan, Ahmad Bandy, Umar Nazir, Muneeb Munaf, Abhinav Puri, Amir Aziz, Akash Choudhary, Ranjot Singh, Shahid Ali, Zaman Qayoon, and others. 

Pertinent to mention  that Red FM will also provide comprehensive coverage, live updates, and behind-the-scenes insights, ensuring listeners stay connected and engaged throughout the tournament.

Speaking on the collaboration, Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO, RED FM & Magic FM, said, “Cricket is an indispensable part of Red FM and we highly advocate sports as a medium of binding the nation together in peace and harmony. Forming Team Red 11 is epitomizing our dedication to nurturing and fostering cricketing talent in Kashmir. As a brand that is committed to bringing entertainment and a sense of togetherness, we are delighted to inspire and support these exceptionally talented cherry-picked Ranjhi players as they embark on their cricketing and life’s journey. We are also delighted to partner with the event and support the development of sports in Kashmir.”

Red FM invites everyone to be a part of this incredible initiative and show their support for our brave hearts in uniform. Stay tuned to Red FM for further updates and be part of this memorable journey as we pay tribute to the real heroes of our nation.

About 93.5 Red FM: Red FM stands out as not only India’s largest radio channels, but also one of the biggest entertainment networks. We are hyper local, hyper vocal, and with our brand philosophy and attitude ‘Bajaate Raho!’ We are at the core of millennials’ hearts. By leveraging our two-decades-old legacy and expertise, we sow the seeds of a ‘larger than life experience’. We thrive on the emotional connection with the listeners and audience fashioned through a massive footprint of 69 radio stations across the country. We create original podcasts, digital shows, and on-ground events, feature independent music, make 360-degree noise, and speak the truth. As the ‘station of expression’ Red FM boasts over 567 award-winning campaigns including BEST BRAND, BEST FM STATION, and BEST RJs.

Weighty bags weigh down children in Kashmir, special features 24 July 2023.

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Weighty bags weigh down children in Kashmir 

Farzana Mumtaz 

Education is in sane view pointed out   to be a very much  positive process  that not only supports  in, but also nurtures  the mental and physical development of a child. In our part of the world the issue of weighty bags of children is emerging as a major issue .

This bleak facet is proven by the overweight school bags carried daily by the majority of students in Kashmir and has become a normal sight othere. 

As a matter of fact, these overloaded bags are  a health curse  for the students.  Weighty school bags are not helping in any way simply breaking the back of young students .

It is an established fact that the overstuffed school bags have always been a huge curse  for children. Recent health studies at global have also shown negative  impacts of weighty school bags on the overall health of children. As it can lead to poor flexibility of the back, poor exercise, and excessive weight-carrying can adversely  affect the spine.

Few months back, Director, education, Kashmir, had  issued guidelines to heads of the institutions asking them to set maximum weights for the school bags besides specifying which subject to be taught from which class as per the new National Educational Policy (NEP).

“The weight of the school bag for Classes 1 and 2 should not exceed 1.5 kg and the weight of school bags carried by students of Classes 3 and 4 should not exceed 3 kg,” the director of school education said in an order.

The order further had said the weight of school bags for students of Classes 6 and 7 should not go beyond 6 kg.

Eminent voices of youth 

and Radio Jockey Sardar Nasir Ali Khan ,while talking to News Kashmir observed:”

The school bags are becoming heavier day by day, and you see that most of the time, they are being carried by parents who accompany their kids to the bus stop. A policy was framed by DESK regulating the weight of the school bags as per classes, but very little has been done to implement this in letter and spirit.”

The hope on ground is that weighty bags for our children would be soon done away with and schools will abide by rules in this regard.

G20 in Kashmir- A historical success

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G20 in Kashmir – A historical success

The about to end 3 day G20 summit of global powerhouses on Tourism in Srinagar, Kashmir has not just proved biggest mega event of grand success but biggest global event in Kashmir history.
As many as 53 foreign delegates from G-20 nations, invitee countries and multilateral organizations are participating in the G20 Tourism Working Group meeting currently underway in Srinagar, it was said.
Sources said that 53 delegates including 46 from G-20 and invitee countries and seven from multilateral organisations, are taking in the high-profile event being held in SKICC.

Details reveal that five foreign delegates who are arrived here are from Singapore, four each from United Kingdom and Nigeria, three each from USA, Australia, Canada and Spain, two each from Brazil, France, Mauritius, South Korea, South Africa and United Arab Emirates and one each from Argentina, Bangladesh, Germany, Indonesia,Itlay, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands and Russia.

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of Culture, Tourism and the Development of the North Eastern Region, Shri G Kishan Reddy today addressed the side event on the theme ‘‘Promoting Incredible India through Film Tourism’ on the sidelines of 3rd Tourism Working Group Meeting. The side event was also attended by Secretary Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, Sh. Apurva Chandra.

The side event on Tourism was aimed at furthering the scope of the film tourism sector and highlighting all the aspects of Incredible India.

During the event, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, India has no dearth of talent having the century old film legacy with leading names of Guru Dutt and Satyajit Ray who have been acknowledged for their art work despite no avenues and facilities, Dr. Singh added.

Dr. Singh hoped that the business community will help in scaling up the efforts already taken by the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of I&B.

Dr. Jitendra Singh said, ease of film making and up gradation of the existing studious has to be pursued rigorously to support the film industry. Liberalisation of state regulations has to be taken up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to encourage film making throughout India, Dr. Singh added.

We hosted over 18 million tourists last year which was unparalleled since independence. After three decades, the new Film Policy, modern infrastructure and ease of doing business have made Jammu & Kashmir a favourite destination for shooting films: J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha addresses a news conference following the third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting underway in Srinagar.
All were in praise of G20 meet in Srinagar.

Ambassador of Republic of south Korea CHANG Jae Bok while talking to media said that politics should not come in the way of Development we should resolve our differences and work towards development of Global tourism sector.
People of Kashmir are more than elated that G20 summit in Kashmir proves a gamechanger for entire region ,and foreign tourists flood Kashmir.