Ramban District Hosts Inaugural 'Gool Mela' to Promote Tourism
Maiden 'Gool Mela' hosted to showcase tourism potential of Ramban
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The inaugural 'Gool Mela' was held in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir, to promote local tourism and boost the rural economy. The event featured cultural performances and announced new development projects, including parks and mini-hydel projects, aimed at enhancing infrastructure and employment opportunities.
- 01The 'Gool Mela' took place at Narsinga meadow, located at an altitude of 5000-6,500 feet, about 10 kilometers from Gool town.
- 02MLA Sajad Ahmed Shaheen announced two 'Nagar Van' parks with a total investment of ₹1.02 crore and plans for a Health and Wellness destination at Tata Pani.
- 03Two mini-hydel projects in Sangaldan were announced with an investment of ₹50 crore to further boost the local economy.
- 04The event included cultural performances and a 'Nashamukt' pledge to promote a drug-free initiative in line with the 'Nashamukt Bharat Abhiyan'.
- 05Local stakeholders expressed support for the initiative, emphasizing the need for more events to create sustainable employment opportunities.
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The first-ever 'Gool Mela' was successfully hosted in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir, by the Directorate of Tourism and the district administration. Set against the picturesque Narsinga meadow, the festival attracted large crowds and aimed to showcase the area's tourism potential while addressing local unemployment. Inaugurated by Banihal MLA Sajad Ahmed Shaheen, the event featured cultural performances from local artists and students, alongside a collective pledge for a drug-free community, supporting the ongoing 'Nashamukt Bharat Abhiyan'. During the Mela, MLA Shaheen announced significant development projects, including two 'Nagar Van' parks and mini-hydel projects, emphasizing eco-tourism as a key strategy for economic growth. The Director of Tourism, Dr. Vikas Gupta, reiterated the commitment to promoting offbeat tourist sites, while local stakeholders called for more such events to enhance employment opportunities in the region. This initiative marks a pivotal step in placing Ramban on the tourism map and fostering sustainable development.
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The Gool Mela aims to boost tourism and create job opportunities in the Ramban district, enhancing local economic conditions.
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