India, Jan. 15 -- The Uttarakhand government on Tuesday inaugurated a three-day Winter Tourism Conclave in Uttarkashi, aimed at promoting winter travel, diversifying tourism offerings, and creating year-round livelihood opportunities for local communities. The initiative forms part of the state's broader strategy to position Uttarakhand as a 12-month tourism destination rather than a seasonal one.

The conclave was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and is being organised in collaboration with the Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI). Around 50 tour operators from across the country are participating, along with 50 operators at the state level and another 50 from the local level. Representatives from hote...