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MEDIA BRIEFING On 3rd Tourism Working Group Meeting, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

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A press conference for the 3rd G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting in Srinagar featured Union Ministers, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, and officials discussing India's G20 presidency amid global crises like post-COVID poverty and inflation, prioritizing inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth. Key highlights included Kashmir's tourism boom with 1.84 crore visitors in 2022, a 370-film shoot resurgence from across India, doubled flights, and infrastructure upgrades under Smart City initiatives. The event, with strong participation from 29 countries except China, signals Kashmir's mainstream integration, promising economic multipliers through film, eco, and adventure tourism while advancing G20 action on green tourism and skill development.