Srinagar, Nov. 8 -- Jammu and Kashmir has always been known for its breathtaking landscapes, snow-covered mountains and pleasant climatic conditions. While its natural beauty has attracted tourists for generations, the region possesses another valuable resource that has enormous economic potential: winter sports. Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snow mountaineering and ice hockey are no longer merely recreational activities in Jammu and Kashmir. They are gradually emerging as important instruments of tourism promotion, employment generation and economic development. The growing popularity of winter games, particularly in Gulmarg, has opened a new chapter in the economic opportunities available to the people of the Union Territory.For de...