LG Sinha Says Sonu Nigam’s Srinagar Concert Will Give Major Boost to Tourism and Local Talent
Jammu and Kashmir LG hails NDTV Good Times for promoting cultural vibrancy and providing local artistes a national platform ahead of Sonu Nigam’s much awaited Srinagar concert.
Srinagar, Oct 26: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam’s live concert in Srinagar will give a significant boost to the Union Territory’s tourism industry while offering a valuable platform for local artistes to showcase their talent to a wider audience.
As the city prepared for the star studded event, set to begin in less than 20 hours, Sinha lauded NDTV Good Times for organizing the concert, calling it a “major cultural milestone” for the region.
Speaking to NDTV in Srinagar, the LG said, “I would like to thank NDTV that Sonu Nigam jaisey kalakaar Srinagar aa rahe hain. Sthanik kalakaaron ko NDTV ne avsar diya hai. Inki charcha poori valley mein hai, aur mujhe lagta hai bohot saare log is karyakram ko dekhne aur sunne aayenge.”
Highlighting the positive trend in the tourism sector, Sinha said Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a steady rise in tourist arrivals since 2019. “The number of foreign tourists increased after the G20 Summit. Over the past three to four years, more than two crore tourists have visited J&K annually a sign of growing confidence and a clear message that Kashmir is a safe place for visitors,” he said.
Referring to the recent Amarnath Yatra and challenges such as the Pahalgam terror attack and natural disruptions, Sinha noted that the tourism sector has shown remarkable resilience. “Despite these challenges, the sector revived strongly. I hope Sonu Nigam’s concert will further boost tourism,” he added.
The Lieutenant Governor also praised the talent of Kashmiri artistes, emphasizing their role in enriching India’s cultural heritage. “The local artistes are very talented. I hope they continue to get opportunities and platforms to display their skills to the world,” he said.
While Sinha mentioned he would miss attending the Sonu Nigam concert due to Chhath Puja, he confirmed his participation in NDTV Good Times’ upcoming event, ‘Harmony by the Ganga’ featuring A.R. Rahman in Varanasi on November 14.
