Srinagar, June 24 -- Speaking at an award ceremony for golfers and hoteliers at the GulmargGolfChampionship, the Chief Minister-who also holds the Tourism portfolio-said, "We want to make Gulmarg a world-classgolfdestination once again. Special attention will be given togolf,golfinfrastructure, and tournaments so that Jammu and Kashmir can be marketed as a pre-eminent golfing destination across the globe."

Acknowledging the effort required, Omar Abdullah said the necessary investment is justified given the economic and tourism potential of Gulmarg. "These are high-spending tourists who don't just playgolf-they stay in hotels, go sightseeing, and shop. It's about creating a holistic experience that brings them back year after year," he re...