A discussion on Kashmir's tourism potential took centre stage at the Srinagar Nalanda Dialogue, where Shashi Tharoor was among the speakers. He shared details of his participation on the social media platform X, saying he got the chance to speak on a specific theme at the event.
What the dialogue was about and who organised it
According to news reports, the event was organised by the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry, known as KCCI. The idea behind it was to present tourism in Kashmir not just as a leisure activity but as a tool that can build peace, create employment and drive sustainable development. It was at this platform that Tharoor was invited to speak on the theme "Tourism a Bridge: Reimagining Peace and Good Governance in Kashmir", an opportunity he said he was glad to have.
What Shashi Tharoor said
In his address, Tharoor pointed to Kashmir's exceptional natural beauty and its rich cultural heritage as the foundation of the region's enormous tourism potential. He said these two strengths together make Kashmir a place where tourism can be used as an effective bridge, both to sustain peace and to strengthen governance in the region.
Linking tourism, jobs and sustainable growth
The broader focus of the dialogue was on how boosting tourism in Kashmir could directly translate into more jobs and long-term, sustainable development for the region. Peace, employment and sustainable growth were treated as connected outcomes, meaning that if visitor confidence in Kashmir grows, it could have a direct bearing on both the local economy and the overall situation on the ground.
