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KU VC unveils vision for newly carved ‘Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Studies’

Srinagar, June 29:  Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad on Tuesday unveiled the vision for the newly-carved Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Studies at the varsity.

Addressing academics and officers on the occasion, Prof Talat said the new department aims to provide quality education and training in tourism, hospitality and leisure management alongside developing internationally-competitive and socially-responsible managers, professionals and entrepreneurs.

“It is a momentous occasion because tourism is a very important sector in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, where we need well-trained professionals at various levels to develop and project the UT as an international tourist destination,” Prof Talat said, asserting that the new department intends to carry out research in key areas of tourism and hospitality to contribute to the requirements of the UT in these sectors.

Dean Academic Affairs and Head Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Studies Prof Shabir A Bhat assured national and international collaborations in tourism management in line with the department’s vision of serving as a nerve center for destination development and management in sync with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Prof Bhat said the department intends to strengthen its linkage with the Industry while undertaking Policy Research in significant areas of tourism and hospitality. 

In his special remarks, KU Registrar Dr Nisar A Mir assured his full support to the development and progression of the new department in terms of infrastructure and human resource.

Apart from offering PG and PhD programmes at present, he suggested launching of certificate and diploma courses to train youth of Jammu and Kashmir in key areas of tourism management and hospitality which, he said, have tremendous scope and potential in the UT.

The new department plans to start more programmes in future, including BVoc in Tourism and Travel Management and a Master’s Programme in Hospitality Administration.

The vision-unveiling ceremony was attended by senior officers of the university, including Special Secretary to Vice-Chancellor Dr Tanveer A Shah, apart from faculty members from the Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Studies.

Dr Riyaz A Qureshi gave a power-point presentation about the new department while Dr Shahnawaz presented a vote of thanks.  

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SRINAGAR: A four day capacity building programme for tourism stakeholders commenced here today. The programme is being jointly organized by the Department of Tourism and University of Kashmir in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Tourism. Dean, Academic Affairs, University of Kashmir, Prof. Farooq Masoodi; Director, Tourism, Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo; Registrar, University of Kashmir, Dr. Nisar Ahmad Mir and other academicians from the University and officers from Tourism Department besides stakeholders were present in the inaugural function. In his inaugural remarks, Prof. Farooq Masoodi underlined the need for supplementing trade experiences with academic inputs for better results and satisfying experiences. He hoped that more such interactive sessions would be held for the stakeholders to keep them abreast with changing trade patterns and practices. Director, Tourism, Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo in his opening remarks gave a resume of initiatives taken by the Department for the handholding of tourism stakeholders in the wake of Covid pandemic during the last two years. He said the Department carried out a vaccination drive among all the segments of the tourism trade which gave enough confidence to tourists and the results were for anyone to decipher. The Director Tourism reminded the stakeholders of sticking to age-old traditions of hospitality and fair practice if they want to maintain the edge among the competing tourism markets in the country. He hoped with today’s capacity building programme, the stakeholders would be benefitted in terms of latest trade practices, post Covid precautions and the traditional courtesies the place has been known world over. Earlier, programme coordinator, Dr. Shahnawaz briefed the audience about course modules and sessions of the programme. During the four day programme experts from relevant fields would sensitize the participants about the latest practices and precautions in the trade in the wake of Covid pandemic and economic sluggishness of the past two years or so. This is the first of a series of capacity building programmes being organized jointly by the Tourism Department and Kashmir University for skill enhancement of tourism stakeholders at various destinations across Kashmir.

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Journey to Resilience: Sustainable Tourism and Community Participation in Jammu and Kashmir

• Annum Makhdoomi Doctoral Fellow, Department of Tourism, Hospitality & Leisure Studies, University of Kashmir, India https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3017-5066
• Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Khaki Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Tourism, Hospitality & Leisure Studies, University of Kashmir, India https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3304-2820

This article delves into the intricate dynamics of sustainable tourism development and community participation in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, exploring its diverse regions of Jammu and Kashmir. Famed for its breathtaking landscapes, cultural richness, and historical significance, the region has witnessed significant growth in the tourism sector. The literature review underscores the critical role of community participation in achieving sustainable tourism, emphasizing factors such as perceived comparative benefits, individual aspirations, and the preference for tourism-related employment. The government's multifaceted approach, blending infrastructure development, cultural preservation, and environmental conservation, forms the backdrop of the discussion. Insights from a theoretical framework and factors influencing community participation in tourism are presented, offering a nuanced understanding of the diverse approaches and impacts on communities. The study site, Jammu and Kashmir, with its resilient tourism potential and ongoing government initiatives, serves as a unique case study for sustainable tourism development. The conclusion outlines key recommendations, including capacity-building initiatives, communication strategies, and policy reforms, while proposing future research directions. This comprehensive exploration contributes to the discourse on fostering a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable tourism model in the distinctive context of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Annum makhdoomi, doctoral fellow, department of tourism, hospitality & leisure studies, university of kashmir, india.

Annum Makhdoomi   is a doctoral fellow at the Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Studies, University of Kashmir, India. She received her Master of Tourism and Travel Management degree from University of Kashmir, India. She qualified the National Eligibility Test in the subject of Tourism Management. Her research interest includes various aspects of tourism management, including community participation in tourism, destination development, tourism impacts, sustainable tourism development, perceptions of host communities.

Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Khaki, Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Tourism, Hospitality & Leisure Studies, University of Kashmir, India

Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Khaki is a Senior Assistant Professor at the Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Studies, University of Kashmir, India. He has received his Doctoral Degree (Doctor of Philosophy) from Kashmir University. He has teaching experience of more than 13 Years in academics. Further, he has published several research papers in international Journals and three books in reputed Journals.

Aprilani, T. L., Setiawina, N. D., Marhaeni, A. A. I. N., Heny, M., & Dewi, U. (2020). The Influence of The Role of The Government and Community Participation on The Development of The Tourism Industry and Community Welfare in Central Lombok District. Psychology and Educational Journal, 57(9), 672-679.

Aslam, J., Ameta, S. K., Aslam, R., & Iqbal, O. (2018). Tourism in Kashmir valley: growth, environmental impacts and sustainability. International Journal of Pure & Applied Bioscience, 6(6), 1095-1106.

Bahaire, T., & Elliott-White, M. (1999). Community participation in tourism planning and development in the historic city of York, England. Current Issues in Tourism, 2(2-3), 243-276.

Beck, A., & Crawley, C. (2002). Education, ownership and solutions: the role of community involvement in achieving grass roots sustainability. In Sustaining Our Communities Conference.

Benjamin, S., Dillette, A., & Alderman, D. H. (2020). “We can’t return to normal”: committing to tourism equity in the post-pandemic age. Tourism Geographies, 22(3), 476-483.

Chili, N. S., & Ngxongo, N. A. (2017). The role of community leadership in fostering an agenda of active community participation in rural regional tourism development: Perspectives from Umhlwazini. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 6(4), 1-13.

Darda, M. A., & Bhuiyan, M. A. H. (2022). A Structural Equation Model (SEM) for the socio-economic impacts of ecotourism development in Malaysia. Plos one, 17(8), e0273294.

Fan, C. N., Wall, G., & Mitchell, C. J. (2008). Creative destruction and the water town of Luzhi, China. Tourism Management, 29(4), 648-660.

Ginting, N., & Wahid, J. (2023). Community Participation in Sustainable Tourism: A case study in Balige, Indonesia. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 8(23), 239-246.

Gutierrez, E. L. M. (2023). Re-examining the participation and empowerment nexus: Applications to community-based tourism. World Development Perspectives, 31, 100518.

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David Finn, a 70-year-old Englishman, has been visiting Kashmir regularly over the past 30 years to find solace in the tranquility of its landscape. This year, having lost one of his lungs to cancer, Finn travelled there once again to recuperate. 

"Look at Kashmir," he marveled at the mountain range surrounding him, as he spoke to FairPlanet. But he expressed concern about the growing number of tourists and its disastrous consequences on the local ecosystem. "Do not destroy the [environment] if you are coming here," he said, adding that he had observed tourists carelessly discarding trash in public and in nature.

A spike too high to handle

Kashmir has experienced a three-year surge in tourism, with roughly 18 million visitors in the past year alone. But while this influx has been viewed as a welcome economic boost for the local area, it also represents a substantial threat to the region's delicate environment .

Many of the region's popular tourist spots are currently grappling with overcrowding, reaching their maximum capacity and experiencing a surge in litter due to the sheer volume of tourists. A substantial portion of this waste finds its way into rivers or forests due to inadequate waste management facilities.

Moreover, unregulated construction, increased traffic and human interference are contributing to the destruction of ecosystems that are vital for both plant and animal life.

The area most affected is Pahalgam, tourists leaving behind approximately 20 metric tons of litter in its vicinity daily. The inadequate waste management infrastructure in the region leads to a significant portion of this litter, particularly plastic, making its way into forests and rivers. At the same time, the rise in both traffic and construction activities is diminishing the available pristine habitats for local flora and fauna.

In order to raise awareness about the detrimental environmental effects of unregulated tourism, Mushtaq Ahmad, along with his NGO, the Himalayan Welfare Trust, consistently visits the communities most severely impacted. A native of Pahalgam, he has dedicated his life to disseminating information and enhancing the well-being of his community.

Since establishing the NGO in 2008, Ahmad, alongside a group of volunteers, has organised seminars and cleaning initiatives aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of tourism in the region.

"We have trained thousands of volunteers and prepared them. Where we don't reach, they reach," he told FairPlanet. "Tourists and hikers who come to these regions have no knowledge about [how to properly dispose of] garbage and litter. When we make them aware, we get one benefit: they [pass on the knowledge] forward."

From public awareness to gov't action

Riyaz Qureshi, who leads the Department of Tourism at Kashmir University, openly recognised the substantial environmental concerns posed by tourism in the area. Speaking to FairPlanet, he stressed the urgency of raising awareness among the general population regarding the detrimental effects of tourism and advocating for eco-friendly or sustainable tourism practices.

He underscored several key issues, including the use of plastic in sensitive ecosystems, unregulated construction and development near water bodies and riverbanks, all of which have a harmful impact on the environment.

Notably, the existing waste treatment facility at Pahalgam's tourist destination, with its limited capacity of 10 metric tonnes, is insufficient to address the needs. But the government has proposed a solution and intends to enhance the facilities at this location.

"We are planning to set up two more waste treatment facilities to cater to the increasing waste generation in Pahalgam," Tariq Naik, Chief Executive Officer of the Pahalgam development authority, told FairPlanet.

The promise and limits of eco-tourism

Amid these rising concerns,  Sagg Eco Village emerged as a locally-developed solution. Nestled between the mountains of central Kashmir and on the foothills of River Sindh, this village, which is a for-profit initiative, champions a sustainable way of life girded on principles of eco-tourism and a zero-waste policy. 

A decade ago, Fayaz Ahmad Dar , in collaboration with several like-minded activists, established Sagg Village in Ganderbal - a district which, unlike other parts of Kashmir, has managed to preserve its distance from mass tourism. Dar, an entrepreneur and former farmer, integrated local residents into the initiative from the very beginning, and currently employs 15 locals in his village.

Notably, all the produce in his garden is organic, in alignment with the village's name, Sagg, a Kashmiri term that means 'nurture.'

"All the farming that you see here is natural. We have our own composting programme, including a composting programme for human waste, which is functional and a rarity in today's development," Dar told FairPlanet.

He added, "The buildings we have built [in our village] use local materials and traditional cultural designs, which are more environmentally and health-friendly. The food we serve is made from natural ingredients and traditional recipes. We also use some traditional recipes and foods to preserve some of the produce from the farm, such as pickles, jams and dried items."

Tourists come to the village seeking a taste of a more sustainable and natural way of life, along with the opportunity to savour locally grown traditional Kashmiri cuisine. But the area draws both locals and tourists alike. For the locals, it symbolises a return to the traditional, uncomplicated and natural way of living that they've gradually departed from over the years.

Dar further expressed his mission of reintroducing the inherent concepts of "connectedness" and "integratedness," which are found in nature and the design of life, into our daily lifestyle.

"Everything is connected and everything affects everything else," he reflected. "So, at the core of all these problems that we are seeing - plastic, environmental degradation, water depletion or the oceans getting dirty - it is a symptom. All of these symptoms will lead back to the alienation of a human being from their own selves and the environment."

Dar claimed that the entire area, that the entire area, spanning approximately 1.5 acres, was formerly arid and overgrown. He explained that they transformed it progressively by clearing thorns and rocks, replacing them with trees and plants and constructing structures using the rocks they had removed.

"The farming practices here are fully organic, and their composting schemes, which include one for human waste and are unusual in modern agriculture, complement this," he said.

Dar further emphasised their dedication to lowering imports and pointed out that the village is working to maintain a staff and product base that is 90 per cent local. "The infrastructure work and operational roles are managed by locals," he explained.

The village also maintains a limited visiting capacity of 60 people per month in order to avoid over-crowding. "Our strategy attempts to avoid an inflow of tourists from taxing the site's resources and endangering the ecology."

He pointed out that this initiative has a twofold objective: encouraging tourists to discover the principles of sustainable living and actively engaging the local community while they're at it. He conducts awareness campaigns for the locals, educating them about sustainable living practices, and intends to extend his initiative to neighboring villages and farmers.

His vision is to integrate them into his project and establish a circular economy that will ultimately bring benefits to the entire community.

But Dar's approach to promoting eco-tourism in Kashmir is not without flaws, it appears. Waseem Ahmad , a researcher specialising in rural tourism at the University of Kashmir, told Fair Planet that the influence of the eco-village on broader issues could be somewhat constrained, and questioned its capacity to tackle systemic challenges on a more expansive scale.

He pointed out that setting up the eco-village might in fact lead to a surge of tourism in the area. "The increased footfalls increase the threats to the environment and that exacerbates the environmental challenges rather that solving them," Ahmad told FairPlanet.

He highlighted that the expenses associated with implementing sustainable technologies and practices might render the eco-village less accessible to lower-income individuals, which could in turn create to socio-economic disparities within the community.

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• Transfer and Posting
• Purchase of 4 x4 Pick-up Van for sanitation at Sonamarg
• Grant of twenty-five (25) days earned leave in favour of Shri Gh. Jeelani Zargar, JKAS CEO Lolab Bangus Tourism Drangyari Development Authority
• Simplification of Registration under Tourist Trade Act 1978 1982 2011 Constitution of Committee thereof
• Nomination Change of nomination of Nodal Officer to function as Chief Data Office for the Administrative Department in the UT 0f J&K
• Permission to avail Earned leave ( Under LTC) in favour of Mr Fayaz Ahmad Sheen Assistant Accounts Officer
• Delegation of Drawing and Disbursing powers in favour Accounts Officer Kashmir golf Course Srinagar
• Engagement of PMU Unit in Tourism Department for Consultancy Services Advance drawal thereof
• Grant of Earned Leave in favour Shri Ghalib Mohi-Ud-Din ShahCEO Aharbal Tourism Development Authority
• Participation of J&K Tourism in OTM Mumbai on 8th February to 10th February 2024
• Nomination of Nodal Officer for the purpose of referral of vacancies to the Recruiting Agencias
• Grant of earned leave in fovour of Mr. Ahsan-ul-Haq Chisti, Deputy Director Tourism, Kashmir alongwith Station Permission.
• Minutes of the Senior Selection Committee (SSC) meeting of SKICC held under the chairmanship of Secretary Tourism on 02.11.2023
• Particpation of J&K Tourism in Bharat Parv-2024
• Committee for selection J&K Tourism s under Challenge based Destinations Developments sub scheme under Swadesh Darshan 2.0
• Assihnment of Additional Charge to Mr Reheel Ahmad Bhat Statistical Assistant Aharbal Tourism Development Authority
• (Corrigendum to Government order No 126-JK(TSM) of 2023) Participation of JK Tourism in 14th Coventions India Conclave CIC from 7th 9th December 2023 at Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition centre Gandhinagar Gujarat to Promote J&K as MICE destination
• Exchange of Huts at Pahalgam between Directorate of Tourism Kashmir and JK Tourism Development Corporation
• Committees for Selection J&KTourism s proposals under various schemes and competitions.
• (Corrigendum to Government order No 133-JK(TSM) of 2023) Constitution of project Evealuation committe for hiring project management Unit PMU for providing consultancy services to the Department of Tourism Jammu and Kashmir
• Release of funds as non- Recurring Share of JKUT to Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & winter Sports JIM&WS Pahalgam J&K for the financial year 2022 23 & 2023 24 under Grant-in Aid
• Participation of J&K Tourism in Bharat Parv 2024
• Condemnation of Vehicle of J&K Tourism Development Corporation
• Grant of G P Fund withdrawal Non Refundable in favour of Bilal Khurshid Chief Exective Officer Yousmarg Dev Authority
• Travel for LIFE Case study Competition. Government Order
• Constitution of a Committee for verification of liabilities incurred by JKTDC.
• Accord of Administrative Approval
• Grant of G P Fund withdrawal Non-Refundable in favour of Mr Bakshi Javid Hamayun Director SkICC
• Construction of trachs leading to Shri Amarnathji cave-Advance Drawi Authorization release of funds under capex Budget 2023-24 thereof
• Participation of JK Tourism in 15th Annual Convention at Statue of Unity Gujarat from December 16th to 19th 2023
• Constitution of Committee for Development/updation of JK Tourism Website
• Assigning of additional charge of Legal matters of J&K Cable Car Corporation Ltd
• Participation of JK Tourism in 14th Coventions India Conclave CIC from 7th 9th December 2023 at Mahatma Mandir Convention & Exhibition centre, Gandhinagar,Gujarat to Promote J&K as MICE destination
• Kapil Dev Grant Thornton Invitational 2023
• Participation of Jk tourism in IITM Hyderabad Scheduled to be Held Ist to 3rd December 2023
• Deputation of Shri Javid Hamayun Bakshi, Director SKICC to Puri.
• Participation of JK Tourism in IITM pune is scheduled to be Held W e f 24th to 26 November 2023
• Participation of J&K Tourism in the International Film Festival of India being Held in Goa from 20th 24 Novembar 2023
• Repatriation of Ms Anjani Raina Head Assistant to Directorate of Tourism Jammu
• Grant of Earned leave in favour of Shri Romin Ahmad Sheikh JKAS CEO Verinag TDA
• Deputation of Civil Engineering staff to JK Cable Car Corporation Ltd.
• Assigning of the charge
• Amrit Kalash Yatra
• Nomination of Departmental Vigilance Officer DVO, in SKICC.
• Accord of Administrative Approval.
• Revised Accord of Administrative Approval for Development of Mansar circuit under Comprehensive Mansar Rejuvenation Development plan Phase-1.
• Assigning of DDO Powers.
• Participation of JK Tourism in IITM Mumbai w-e-f 12th - 14th October, 2023.
• Condemnation of Vehicles of JK Tourism Development Corporation.
• Release of funds under Capex Budget for the year 2021-22
• Construction of SkL Lift at Sonamarg-advance withdrawal thereof.
• Installation of Drag Lifts of Gulmarg near Kongdoori.
• 17/12/2021 - OWP No. 555/2017 titled Gh. Hussain Wani Vs State of J&k and Ors - Constitution of Fact Finding Committee
• 13/12/2021 - Adjustment of Civil Engineers
• 10/12/2021 - Sanction of Advance drawal
• 09/12/2021 - Construction of Yatri Niwas of Chanderkote District Ramban by Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board - Authorization / release of funds under CAPEX 2021-22
• 08/12/2021 - Assignment of Additional Charges
• 03/12/2021 - Assignment of Additional Charges to Junior Engineers (Civil)
• 03.01.2024 - Following of procedure laid down in Secretariat Manual Regarding Creation of Files
• 24/03/2022 - Implementation of Business and citizen Reform Action Pan in Jammu and kashmir UT under Mandatyes of Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living
• 15/12/2021 - Fixation of tariffs for various services/facilites provided by the registered Tourist traders to the tourists for the year 2021-2022 & 2022-2023
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