New Delhi, April 20 -- Service providers hailed the introduction of a unique QR code-based identification system for all tourism service providers by Jammu and Kashmir authorities. Calling it a "positive step", they said "tourists will feel safer".

Officials said the system allows for quick identification and verification of legitimate and registered service providers, including pony-ride operators, hawkers, business establishments, and even outside vendors.

Authorities view the initiative as a significant move to rebuild confidence among visitors to the popular tourist destination in Anantnag district, which was shaken by the brutal terror attack on April 22 last year orchestrated by Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists. The attack at Baisaran m...