Gulmarg, Feb. 24 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday advocated for the introduction of artificial snow at Gulmarg to bolster tourism and promote the destination as a winter sports hub.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the inaugural ceremony of the sixth Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) in north Kashmir's Baramulla, Abdullah said Gulmarg remains the pre-eminent venue for winter spots in India, shifting weather patterns require a transition in infrastructure.

"It is a huge thing that Gulmarg is hosting the winter games for the sixth time. It tells you that there is no better place for the winter games in the country. However, the reality is that weather patterns are changing. We never thought it would be so warm in Gulmarg i...