Jammu, Feb. 12 -- Minister for Agriculture, Javid Ahmad Dar, today informed the House that the government is examining a proposal regarding the notification of new tourism-worthy areas across Jammu and Kashmir, including several prominent locations in Bani Constituency like Bani town, Lowang and Sarthal.

The Minister stated this while replying to a question on behalf of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, raised by Legislator Dr. Rameshwar Singh in the House today.

Responding to a supplementary question, the Minister stated that the government is committed to taking all necessary steps to strengthen the tourism infrastructure across the Jammu division. He added that efforts will be made to establish rest houses and tourist huts at key tourist...