Jammu, Jan. 28 -- Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said the Union territory recorded a footfall of 1.61 crore tourists last year up to November despite the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 and subsequent floods in August.

During his Republic Day speech here, Sinha appreciated efforts of the government to revive tourism despite the two major events.

The LG also took pride in the fact that Jammu and Kashmir was among the fastest-growing regions in the country, with its economy estimated to grow by 11% at current prices.

He attributed the improvement to sustained government initiatives and strategic policy interventions.

Tourism sector occupies a pivotal position in the economy of the Union territory and was ...