Srinagar, Dec. 20 -- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Saturday said the administration has made necessary preparations for the upcoming snowfall, especially in higher reaches and border areas, expressing hope that the winter season will also give a boost to tourism in the Valley.

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a handicrafts and handlooms exhibition organised to mark the beginning of Chillai Kalan, Garg said the administration was prepared for snowfall along key axes, including Zojila and border regions, and that adequate arrangements had been put in place across the Valley.

"We hope snowfall will continue in the coming winter season, especially in the higher reaches and border areas. Preparations have been made ...