Srinagar, Dec. 13 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir is set to receive an investment of about Rs 5.5 billion in the tourism sector under an externally funded project, asserting that the push, combined with collective effort, would help the Union Territory once again establish itself as India's leading adventure tourism destination.

Addressing a gathering during the 17th annual convention of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI), the Chief Minister as per KNS, said Jammu and Kashmir has immense natural potential and, if properly blended with professional experience and coordinated work, there would be no difficulty in restoring its past position in adventure tourism.

Omar said he had ma...