Budgam, June 13: The Department of Tourism along with district administration Budgam organised a day-long awareness camp on Covid-19 for pony wallas and other stakeholders at Doodpathri here on Sunday.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Budgam, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone, who is also CEO Doodpathri Development Authority, asked the stakeholders to undergo Covid vaccination so that tourists can come without any fear.

He impressed upon them the need to keep the surroundings of this picturesque place clean.

In her address, Joint Director Tourism, Tabassum Kamili said the department has launched a massive vaccination drive across Kashmir among the tourism stakeholders and so far around 80% of them have been inoculated.

She appealed to all tourism stakeholders to get vaccinated so as to start a safe, responsible and confident tourist season once again.

On the occasion, the tourism unitholders were made aware about the importance of getting registered with the department for carrying out fair trade activities.

Officers explained to them the requirements and formalities to be completed for getting registered with the department as mandated under J&K Registration of Tourist Trade Act.

The awareness camp was also attended by Sub Divisional Magistrate, Khansahib and Beerwa, Deputy Director, Tourism (Registration & Publicity), Tehsildar, Khansahib, Tourist Officer, Doodpathri, other officers and a large number of pony wallas and other tourism stakeholders.