Digitised: QR IDs for Pahalgam Tourism

The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have introduced a unique QR code-based identification system for all tourism service providers for the safety of tourists in Pahalgam, which was rocked by a deadly attack last year orchestrated by Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist:

- SHEIKH SUHAIL

‘The system enables easy identification and verification of genuine and registered service providers, including pony-ride operators, hawkers, business establishments, as well as outside vendors, officials said.

‘The initiative is seen as a major step by the authorities to restore the confidence of those visiting the popular tourist resort in Anantnag district that was shaken by the brutal terror attack on April 22 last year.

The attack in the Baisaran meadow left 25 tourists and a local pony-ride operator dead.

“Each service provider has been properly vetted by police, registered by the authorities and has been provided a unique QR code that contains personal information and other details about that person,’ an official said.

When tourists scan the code with their mobile phones, they can check complete information about the person concerned, the officials said.