Srinagar, Feb. 26 -- J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that with the Centre's assistance, nine new tourist destinations are being developed in the Union territory, with a special focus on border tourism.

Describing tourism as lifeline, he said, "Tourism is our lifeline but it must evolve. Despite a difficult 2025, we have seen this sector begin to realise it's true potential, but we cannot rely solely on the beauty of Gulmarg or Pahalgam. We are pioneering border tourism, village like Keran, Gurez and Teetwal once synonymous with conflict and our symbols of connection," he said, adding that they are working with the Union government to develop nine new destinations to ensure that the benefits of tourism reach the last mil...