Srinagar, July 9 -- J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for transforming Sher-i- Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) into a premier venue for conferences and events to ensure its optimal use and financial self-sufficiency.

He also stressed the need to enhance the visibility of the J&K Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) properties to encourage greater tourist footfall and public preference for its hotels and guest houses.

Abdullah during the day chaired back-to-back Board meetings of SKICC and JKTDC after the Boards were reconstituted recently with the Chief Minister as chairman of both the Boards.

An official spokesman said the CM presided over the 19th board meeting of SKICC which was attended by Advisor to th...