Minister of State in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh on August 27, 2020 reviewed the Comprehensive Manser Rejuvenation and Development Plan for initiating the process for development, rejuvenation and beautification of Manser Wetlands.
The plan aims at increasing tourist footfall and boosting the social economic development of Jammu region.
The Plan includes upgradation of existing facilities and development of new projects with an aim to increase the annual tourist footfall to twenty lakhs.
Once the project is completed, the local economy will get a boost and will open employment opportunities for the local youth especially in the tourism and hospitality sector.
Dr Singh said that Manser, as a tourist destination, had immense potential for adventure sports, Eco-tourism, sightseeing, wildlife preservation and recreational activities.
He said that the proposed plan would also include a Birds Galary and Birds Watchers Lodge.
Surinsar-Mansar Lakes is a Ramsar Wetland site located in the Jammu-Kashmir.
