The statistics provided by the minister reveal a significant increase in tourism over recent years: 1,88,64,332 tourists in 2022; 1,13,14,884 in 2021, and 34,70,834 in 2020. Since the restructuring of Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territory in August 2019, the Central government has actively promoted tourism in the region.Tourism has not only flourished in the Valley but also in border areas like Gurez, Keran, Teetwal, Uri, and RS Pura, which have been opened up for tourists without requiring special permissions. Additionally, foreign tourist arrivals have surged after the successful hosting of G20 Tourism working group meeting in Srinagar last year.
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