Srinagar, July 8 -- Addressing the Tourism Secretaries' Meet of Union Territories at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, the LG said that a peaceful and secure environment is vital for the sustained development of Jammu and Kashmir tourism sector.

"Ordinary citizens are taking a stand against terrorism. Street protests against Pakistan-backed terrorists is a good sign to establish permanent peace in the Valley," the Lieutenant Governor said. "Entire Jammu Kashmir must rise and make sure terrorists have no place in this beautiful Union Territory."

The conference was also attended by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism, UT admini...