Srinagar | : To commemorate World Environment Day 2025, the Department of Tourism, Hospitality & Leisure Studies (DTHLS) at the University of Kashmir, in partnership with the Pahalgam Development Authority and the Pahalgam Trade & Civil Society Alliance on Monday hosted a daylong event focused on sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship in Pahalgam.
Speaking on the occassion Muhammed Saleem Beg, the Chief Guest and former Director General of Tourism J&K, underscored the critical need for environmentally sensitive development, systematic planning, and collaboration among multiple stakeholders. He praised the efforts of KU’s Department of Tourism in preparing young professionals to lead the tourism industry towards sustainability. Pirzada Fayaz, Convenor of the Responsible Tourism