The government has constituted two separate committees to oversee the development of world-class winter sports infrastructure in the world famous ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir and Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.
According to a government order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), these committees have been tasked with making recommendations for the development of the two tourist destinations as international winter sports hubs.
The focus will be on providing winter sports facilities, including skiing, enhancing accessibility and amenities, and ensuring environmental sustainability.
For Gulmarg, the committee will be headed by Deputy Commissioner Baramulla. He will be Chairperson of the committee while Managing Director J&K Cable Car Corporation (JKCCC) would be its member secretary and the Chief Executive Officer of the Gulmarg Development Authority as member
The Sonamarg committee will be chaired by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, with Managing Director of JKCCC serving as member and the Chief Executive Officer of the Sonamarg Development Authority acting as Member Secretary.
Each committee has been instructed to submit a detailed report with recommendations within one month from the date of its formation.