SRINAGAR, July 17 -- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today called for the introduction of new trekking trails to promote eco-friendly tourism in Jammu & Kashmir.

The motive behind the initiative is to offer the tourists a closer experience of wilderness and virgin trekking routes of the Union Territory.

During a meeting held at the Civil Secretariat here, the Minister emphasised collaborative efforts between the Forest Department and the Tribal Affairs Department for the promotion of eco-tourism, aimed at diversification of trekking routes.

The meeting was attended by the officials, including the Secretary of Tribal Affairs, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Director of...