Srinagar, Feb 9, Feb. 10 -- The government on Monday informed the Assembly that Gurez is witnessing a steady rise in tourist arrivals over the past few years, and that several measures have been put in place to strengthen sanitation and waste management in the ecologically sensitive region. The Minister Incharge, Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj shared the details in response to a question raised by MLA Nazir Ahmad Khan.According to the government, tourist footfall in Gurez has increased consistently, with 40,105 visitors in 2022, 48,797 in 2023, and 1,11,613 in 2024. In 2025 so far, the destination has already recorded 54,675 arrivals.Addressing concerns over sanitation, the government said it has undertaken "considerable...