Morning cruise on Dal Lake: Kashmir’s transformation impresses Vice-President Radhakrishnan

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday praised the scenic beauty and ongoing development in Srinagar, saying he experienced the city’s “timeless charm and pristine waters” during a morning cruise on Dal Lake.

The Vice-President visited the Dal Lake early morning along with Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha.

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In a post on X, the Vice-President said he was deeply impressed by the transformative changes taking place across Jammu and Kashmir, particularly improvements in infrastructure and connectivity. He appreciated the administration’s efforts to promote eco-tourism, preserve natural heritage and generate new livelihood opportunities for local communities, noting that such initiatives have strengthened tourism while ushering in a new phase of peace, progress and prosperity in the region.

He wrote: “I experienced the timeless charm, pristine waters, and breathtaking natural beauty of Srinagar during a morning cruise on Dal Lake today. I am deeply impressed by the transformative changes being witnessed in Jammu & Kashmir including improved infrastructure and enhanced connectivity”.

“I appreciate the efforts of the administration in promoting eco-tourism, preserving natural heritage, and creating new livelihood opportunities for local communities. These initiatives have not only boosted tourism but have also ushered in a new era of peace, progress, and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir”, he added.