Leh, Dec. 28 -- The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, emphasised that tourism is a key pillar of Ladakh's economic growth, significantly contributing to livelihood generation for local communities while strengthening allied sectors such as hospitality, transport, handicrafts, and eco-tourism.
He underscored the need to promote sustainable and responsible tourism practices to protect Ladakh's fragile ecosystem and ensure inclusive, long-term benefits for the region and its people.
The Lt Governor was speaking during his visit to the iconic Sangam Point, one of Ladakh's most prominent tourist destinations, located about 35 kilometres from Leh on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway. The site marks the spectacular confluence of the...