Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has expressed confidence that ensuing summer would be more productive in tourism related activities in Kashmir Valley and other parts of the state. Omar asked all the stake holders to put in place necessary preparatory measures for receiving large number of tourists in 2012. The Chief Minister was addressing the first meeting of State Tourism Advisory Committee held in Jammu on Monday. He said that the Government would extend help to the private sector in upgrading infrastructure and making the services excellent. The Chief Minister said that showcasing State’s tourism potential in foreign countries which have lifted negative advisories about Jammu and Kashmir has become more important in the changed scenario to sell the state as choicest destination for conventional, adventure, sports and heritage tourism. Omar said that the decks for Cable Car Project for Jammu are being cleared and the project is likely to start soon.Speaking on the occasion, Tourism Minister, Nawang Rigzin Jora said that the State Government is working on a comprehensive tourist development roadmap to rejuvenate tourist activities in the conventional areas and showcase new areas for national and international tourism.