GNSCT Chairman highlights role of Amarnath Yatra, Eid al-Adha in boosting J&K economy, promoting communal harmony

Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up for two major religious occasions-the sacred Amarnath Yatra and the festival of Eid al-Adhaboth of which are expected to provide a significant boost to the region's economy, especially through tourism, while also sending a strong message of communal harmony and peaceful coexistence.

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The annual Amarnath Yatra, which sees lakhs of devotees from across India making their way to the holy Amarnath Cave, has long been a pillar of spiritual life and a major contributor to the region's economy. As pilgrims, or yatries, begin preparations to undertake this arduous and sacred journey, the people and administration of Jammu and Kashmir are bracing for a busy and economically significant season. Parvinder Singh, Chairman of the Guru Nanak Sewa Charitable Trust (GNSCT), underscored the importance of the pilgrimage not just from a religious standpoint, but also in terms of its economic impact.

He said that tourism, particularly religious tourism, plays a pivotal role in sustaining the livelihood of thousands of families in Jammu and Kashmir.