The Directorate of Tourism, Jammu underneath the energetic steering of Sarmad Hafeez, IAS, Secretary, Tourism Division, J&Ok organised chook watching and images competitors at Gharana Wetland on December 16, 2022. A bunch of over 100 individuals was flagged off by Sunaina Sharma, JKAS, Joint Director Tourism, Jammu in presence of Abdul Jabbar, JKAS Deputy Director Tourism (Publicity and Journey) and Neha Mahajan, Deputy Director Tourism (Planning) from TRC, Jammu.
Sunaina Sharma, JKAS, Joint Director Tourism, Jammu whereas flagging off the group of individuals briefed the media that the motive of organizing chook watching and images competitors was to advertise the Gharana Wetland which is house to greater than 150 species of birds like bar-headed geese, gadwalls, widespread teals and so forth and can also be an eco tourism paradise amongst potential journey markets. It was additionally disclosed that many extra promotional occasions are in pipe line particularly in border locations just like the Nowshera Folks Competition, Frozen Fiesta in Poonch, Winter Carnival Sanasar/Patnitop and so forth in coming days.
Through the go to Gul dev Raj, Head M/S Himalayan Avian and numerous specialists from Wildlife division and different establishments defined the individuals relating to the time of arrival/departure of the migratory birds, meals habits, appropriate weather conditions and their function in sustaining the ecological steadiness. The individuals in Fowl Watching and Images Competitors comprised of wildlife specialists, researchers of wildlife, photographers, bloggers/vloggers and different stake holders of journey commerce.
Abdul Jabbar, JKAS, DDT Jammu knowledgeable all of the individuals that there’s a dire must preserve the migratory birds’ habitats within the curiosity of biodiversity. “Whereas we benefit from the nice sight of varied species of migratory chook from Central Asia, the occasion shall additionally encourage tourism actions within the area,” mentioned Dheeraj, a participant.
Later within the night a musical night was held at Octroi Put up, Suchetgarh. The Chief Visitor of the operate was Vivek Srivastav, Commandant,165 BN, BSF, Octroi Put up Suchetgarh. The colourful performances of the musical bonanza included native dance kinds like jagarna, geetru and so forth. The entire atmosphere was festive and patriotic as each the Jawans in addition to visiting vacationers danced to the beats of bollywood songs.
Additionally current within the event had been Sheena Sahni, JKAS, Assistant Director, Tourism Jammu, Pradeep Sharma, Assistant Commandant, BSF, Suchetgarh Octroi Put up in addition to different stakeholders of the Tourism Division and distinguished residents of the realm.
