The new tourism policy of 2020 to attract more tourists and project a normal and peaceful image after the removal of the special status of the state is concerning and can lead to a natural disaster in the valley.
The increasing number of tourists in the state is creating stress on the delicate environment of the valley.Because of the large number of pilgrims, widespread infrastructure is being built, which is affecting wildlife and the area's habitat. Some parts of the valley are also facing a water crisis due to climate change and the melting of glaciers. Because of all this, the threat of drought and food shortage is knocking at the door of the valley.
We cannot forget the catastrophic flood of 2014 . The main reason behind that could be the unchecked number of tourists, deforestation and uncontrolled construction. All these are being repeated in the valley which creates concern about the future of the state.
The government should form a sustainable and resilient tourism policy that checks the capacity of Stress Valley can hold and diversify the tourists on all days not just in peak season.
The new policy should be sustainable and be formed with the suggestions of locals which should be beneficial for both tourists and the ecology of the valley so that tourists can see the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir in the far future also.
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