Administration invites Bollywood industry to shoot in Rajouri-Poonch.

SHYAM SOOD
Rajouri August 20 :–To exploit the tourism potential in Rajouri district as well as exchanging its rich cultural heritage with the outside world, Rajesh Kumar Shavan, District Development Commissioner (DDC) has invited members of the Bollywood Film Industry to shoot at scenic locations of Rajouri.
Continuing its efforts to boost the tourism sector and promote as well as exchange cultural heritage in the district, the DDC has invited Sheetal Khandal- a well-known actress from the Bollywood film industry on a two-day tour to Rajouri.
Sheetal Khandal is known for her role in ‘Balika Vadhu’ and other serials. She has also acted in a Bollywood movie, ‘Warrior Savitri’ and was part of a lot of Rajasthani albums and movies.
DDC appraised her about the scenic beauty of twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch having several tourist spots, including Satsar, Budha Amarnath, Noori Chamb, Shakkermarg, Nangali Sahib, and several others.
Satsar is a group of seven lakes including Nandan Sar, Gum Sar, Kal Dachni, Sukh Sar, Neel Sar, Katori Sar, and Katanan or Sarota Sar.
The District Administration is working on various parameters that need to be worked out to exploit the tourism potential of the virgin locations and building up infrastructure there to increase tourist arrivals and boost the socio-economic status of the whole district, especially living in nearby villages.
“There are also several tourist destinations in the border areas of the district and administration planning to hold ‘Melas’ to promote these spots. Two days mega Cultural Festival has been scheduled on August 28 to promote local heritage and culture” said DDC.
“Films not only influence the destination choice but also impact the tourism industry. The team of the Bollywood industry has consented to provide all possible support to the District Administration in this regard” said Rajesh Kumar Shavan.
“On my two-day tour of the district, I got a chance to see the many beautiful spots of the district. The culture here is unique and there is peace and harmony among the locals here,” said Sheetal Khandal.