Srinagar, June 12 -- A shikara race was organised at the Dal Lake here on Wednesday to promote tourism in the Valley in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, officials said.

Education Minister Sakina Itoo flagged off the race, organised by a Chandigarh-based private group of colleges, they said.

The race was organised to promote Kashmir's tourism sector, which suffered a setback following the April 22 terror attack in which 26 people died.

Speaking on the occasion, Itoo said the unique initiative will contribute towards the promotion of Jammu and Kashmir's tourism potential on the national and International arenas.

"This race is not just an event, it is a celebration of peace, unity, and unmatched beauty of our J&K. Promoting such activiti...