An Evaluative study of tourism Industry in Jammu and Kashmir: A Northern state of India.
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https://doi.org/10.31150/ajebm.v1i1.3Keywords:
In-depth, Foreign exchange, community development, HarmonyAbstract
This paper attempts to make an in-depth study of tourism, which would help in developing the course of tourism industry in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Tourism is considered as one sector that can propel growth, contribute foreign exchange, and provide employment that too to low skilled persons. One of the important dimensions of tourism is the cultural exchange among various nationalities and among the people of different states. As on one hand, tourism is seen as an economic option and on the other side the greater social and human effect. Jammu and Kashmir offers different types of tourism, which are highlighted in this paper, which type of tourism is most liked and is popular among tourists, is also presented in this paper for proper development of tourism industry in the state of Jammu and Kashmir
Keywords: In-depth, Foreign exchange, community development, Harmony.
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