Jammu, Nov 18: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta
Friday observed that J&K is going to be the best location
for hosting the G-20 Summit events. He reflected that the
visiting delegates would leave them with mesmerizing
experiences which they would cherish for long.
Dr Mehta made these remarks while speaking during
deliberations held with the delegation regarding conduct of
its meetings here in the UT.
The meeting was also attended by Additional Chief
Secretary, Agriculture Production; Additional Chief
Secretary, Home; Principal Secretary, PWD; Principal
Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department;
Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir; Commissioner
Secretary, Rural Development Department; Secretary,
Planning; Secretary, Health; Secretary, GAD; Secretary,
Hospitality & Protocol; Secretary, Transport and many
other concerned officers.
Dr Mehta revealed that J&K has breathtaking environment
and the climate is also highly conducive for holding such
events. He mentioned that the infrastructure has also been
upgraded to a large extent during the past few years and
is up to mark for holding prestigious international events
like that of G-20 Summit.
He further revealed that the situation here has improved a
lot and it is worth noting that for the last one and a half
year not a single strike has been observed in the UT. He
said that the crime rate in the UT is very low. He told them
that the tourist flow to UT has been all time high this year
witnessing a record footfall of 1.62 Crore tourists since
January 2022, the highest in 75 years of Independence.
The Chief Secretary ensured the delegation that best
possible arrangements would be put in place and the
delegates would find an opportunity to watch the rich
cultural diversity of J&K.
He also took stock of other arrangements like hotel
accommodation, protocol, city sprucing, holding of cultural
events, transport, internet connectivity, medical facilities,
arrangements at airports, training of staff and other
branding strategies.
Pertinent to mention here that from December 1 this year,
India will assume the G20 presidency for a year and chair
over 200 meetings that aim to secure global economic
growth and prosperity. Together, the G-20 countries
represent more than 80% of the world's GDP, 75% of
international trade and 60% of the world's population.
