Bringing Zampathri on Tourism map by the Government appreciated by the locals
District Information Centre, Shopian today conducted a media tour to Zampathri, Shopian in order to take a exposure tour for promotion of tourism activities in the area.
Media persons belonging to different national and local organisations took part in the exposure tour,and highlighted the significance of the government’ s historic decision of notifing the area under Tourist Villages Network Programme.
Locals while speaking to the media appreciated the initiative and thanked UT administration for inclusion of the village under Tourist Village Network Programme ( TVNP) of Mission Youth.
Mir Hussain Kasana , a local while thanking the UT Government said, that vast employment opportunities shall get created especially for the unemployed youth due to the inclusion of village in TVNP.
Similarly,Sajad Hussain Wani,resident of Keller also thanked the government and said that long pending demand of the locals has been met by this decision of Mission Youth and that economic prosperity for the area is in offing once the village is developed in line with the ecological needs of the area. He further added that it will ensure balanced and equitable development of tourism in the area.
The UT administration has alongwith Zampathri notified
5 other places in distict shopian as Tourist attraction under the network,including Dubjan, Hirpora along Mughal Road, Sedow near Aharbal Waterfalls, Devpora and Kapal Mochan.
Their inclusion is very welcoming news for the people of the district who will be benefited in many ways,once they come forward and take the benefits of financial assistance and subsidy under Mission Youth.
Mission Youth shall provide financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh, of which Rs 1.5 lakh as special upfront incentive,
/ subsidy and Rs 3. 5 lakh as special subsidy towards repayment of loan to banking partner under self employment activities in Tourism and Hospitality in these notified villages.
Similarly, for development of homestays, financial assistance upto Rs 01 lakh shall be provided of which 0.15 lakh and 0.25 lakh shall be provided as special upfront incentive / subsidy to male and women applicants respectively and Rs 0.35 as special subsidy towards repayment of loan.
This decision shall create vast employment opportunites in different sectors like hospitality, transport and businesses for the people of the area.
Zampathri, 20 kms away from Shopian Town, in Keller Block has many breathtaking things on offer,ranging from mesmerizing beauty of lush green meadows and Plains, views of gushing waters of Romshi River, other streams, and captivating rich tribal culture.
Equally significant is the rich flora of the area.
The area is ideally suited for Paragliding, Trekking, Camping and other adventurous activities.
Gaddar Meadow, once of the largest in Valley, Ringward, Chotimarg shall be delight for youth, who are more interested in treking and camping.
