Mansar Lake project to attract 20 lakh tourists every year

Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Mansar Lake Development Plan in Jammu and Kashmir.

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The project is eyed to attract almost 20 lakh tourists every year and create employment for 1.15 crore man-days with an income generation of ₹800 crore per year.

Mansar Lake is situated 62 km from Jammu. It is a lake fringed by forest-covered hills, over a mile in length.

Surinsar-Mansar Lakes are designated as Ramsar Convention in November 2005.

Mansar is of immense importance from Pilgrimage as well Heritage point of view beyond being the most scenic attraction due to vast Mansar Lake and its flora and fauna.