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Kashmir Chamber of Commerce Meets CM Omar Abdullah, Presents Economic Revival Plan

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 Editor

KCCI Meets CM Omar Abdullah to Discuss Kashmir’s Economic Revival

The attack has shaken our economy—we must rebuild with urgency and unity, says Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Srinagar 26 May 2025: In the aftermath of the devastating April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives and derailed Kashmir’s fragile economy, a high-level delegation from the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) met with Hon’ble Chief Minister Mr. Omar Abdullah at the Civil Secretariat today to present a comprehensive economic revival strategy. The KCCI team, led by President Javid Ahmad Tenga, submitted a detailed two-part economic memorandum to address…

Kashmir’s Tourism Crisis: A Devastating Blow to the Region’s Economy

May 26, 2025 Editor

The Pahalgam Terror Attack: A Catalyst for Economic Turmoil in Kashmir A Tragedy That Shook the Valley The brutal terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 innocent lives, has triggered not only a humanitarian crisis but also an economic earthquake across Kashmir’s tourism-dependent economy. Once hailed as “Paradise on Earth,” the valley is now grappling with mass cancellations, job losses, and economic instability on an unprecedented scale. Collapse of the Tourism Sector Tourism, which contributes 7 to 8 percent of Jammu & Kashmir’s Gross State Domestic…

Injustice or Security? Mehbooba Mufti Condemns Mass Detentions!

May 6, 2025 Editor

Mufti Condemns ‘Unjust’ Crackdown in Pahalgam, Calls for Fair Treatment of Locals Pahalgam, May 6, 2025 – Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti visited Pahalgam on Monday, meeting with locals and condemning what she described as an “unjust crackdown” following the April 22 terror attack that claimed 26 lives. Mufti’s Concerns Over Civilian Detentions During her visit, Mufti interacted with residents and tourists, praising the bravery of locals who risked their lives to protect visitors during the attack. However, she strongly criticized…

KCCI Slams Sudden OTM Snub, Calls for High-Level Inquiry

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025 Editor

KCCI Meeting Addresses Sudden Cancellation of Tourism Participation at OTM Mumbai The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) convened a critical meeting today, attended by heads and representatives of 20 Hotel, Houseboat, travel, and tour organizations of Kashmir. The gathering aimed to deliberate on the serious situation arising from the Department of Tourism’s abrupt decision to cancel its participation in the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM), scheduled to be held in Mumbai from January 30 to February 1. For over two decades, the Department of Tourism has been an active…