Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, KTMF Vice President, meets Swami Dharmbandhu Ji in Srinagar to discuss youth empowerment, tourism growth and lasting peace in Kashmir. (Images: Dynamite News)
Srinagar: Youth empowerment, tourism promotion and lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir were the key issues discussed during a meeting between Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) Vice President Fayaz Ahmad Bhat and Swami Dharmbandhu Ji in Srinagar.
The meeting highlighted the need to equip young people with practical skills, vocational training and better employment opportunities. Both sides discussed the importance of education and skill development in helping Kashmiri youth build sustainable livelihoods and contribute to the region’s economic growth.
Expanding access to career-oriented training and meaningful work opportunities was identified as an important step towards creating a more secure and prosperous future for the younger generation.
Tourism also featured prominently in the discussions. Both sides underlined the potential of Kashmir’s natural beauty, cultural heritage and traditions to attract visitors and support local businesses. They emphasised that a peaceful environment, combined with effective tourism promotion, could help generate employment, strengthen trade and create new income opportunities for people across the Valley.
The meeting also focused on the importance of addressing terrorism, strengthening communal harmony and fostering unity among communities. Both sides stressed that lasting peace and stability are essential for sustainable development and for ensuring a safer future for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
The interaction underscored the importance of cooperation among social and business stakeholders to address regional challenges. Youth development, tourism-led economic growth and peace emerged as shared priorities for building a more prosperous Kashmir.
