Srinagar, March 12 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that there is a need to develop the infrastructure at the picturesque ski resort of Gulmarg to make it a world class destination for the skiers.
The Chief Minister said that he was delighted to see the 5th Edition of Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) in Gulmarg held successfully.
The CM underscored the need to upgrade Gulmarg's sports facilities, citing examples of Central Asian countries like Uzbekistan, which have developed world-class skiing infrastructure that now attracts international skiers-including those who previously visited Gulmarg.
Reiterating Gulmarg's status as the Winter Sports Capital of India, the CM emphasized that the promotion and de...