The city of Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K, is all set to host 3rd tourism working group meeting of G20 members from the 22nd to the 24th of May, the first such international event since J&K became a Union Territory in 2019.<br />''<br />''The event is part of a series of meetings ahead of a G20 summit in New Delhi in September this year. The event, which will take place at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) on the banks of the famous Dal Lake, is expected to have a positive impact on the tourism and trade sectors of the region.<br />''<br />''India holds the presidency of the G20 from the 1st of December, 2022, to the 30th of November, 2023.<br />''<br />''Akashvani Correspondent reports, Srinagar is hosting the G20 event for the first time under India's presidency amid tight security cover.<br />''<br />''A three-tier security has been put in place and Anti-drone technology with the help of NSG and Army personnel has been deployed, and a team of elite MARCOS — the Marine Commandos has been brought in to secure the Dal Lake.<br />''<br />''Additionally, Police, CRPF, BSF and SSB personnel have been deployed in the city to keep the event incident-free.<br />''<br />''To make the event beautiful and historic, the city has been converted into a smart city and the world-famous Dal Lake has been decorated like a bride and the Shikaras (Boats) are decorated with new colours.<br />''<br />''More than 100 delegates, including at least 70 representing G20 member-states, are expected to participate in the meeting and they will be taken on a tour of the beautiful tourist places of Kashmir along with Dal Lake, after holding deliberations with stakeholders in the tourism sector on the first day.<br />''<br />''However a side event on 'film tourism for economic growth and cultural preservation' will be organised on May 22 and 23, focusing on strategies to promote film tourism.<br />''<br />''A draft 'national strategy on film tourism' will be unveiled to provide a roadmap for harnessing the role of films in promoting tourist destinations.<br />''<br />''Along the sidelines of the main event, a national-level side event will be organized along with FICCI which will focus on 'promoting incredible India through film tourism,' offering states and union territories an opportunity to share their policies and best practices that have facilitated the development of film tourism.<br />''<br />''The Ministry of Tourism has also planned a side event along with CII on 'ecotourism as a vehicle to achieve sustainable development goal' which will explore effective strategies, best practices, and synergy between the public and private sectors to accelerate efforts towards sustainable development goals.<br />''<br />''The delegates will also visit the Art and Craft Bazaar organized by the UT Government showcasing local handicrafts, and works of artisans, signifying the importance of community participation.<br />''<br />''In order to promote the local products of J&K, souvenirs will also be given to the delegates from one-district-one-product which include Paper Mache, Saffron, Kahwa cups and Brass Spoon and Walnuts.<br />''<br />''The tourism department believes that due to this event, Kashmir will come on the global map and is a great opportunity to showcase and promote J&K and its abundant tourism potential to the world.<br />''<br />''The prestigious G20 Summit is expected to have a positive impact on the tourism and commerce industries in the area. The Kashmir Tourism Department has taken several crucial measures to ensure an unforgettable experience during the G20 summit.<br />''<br />''The event is expected to enhance global awareness of Kashmir and provide a fresh perspective on the region's tourism industry.<br />''<br />''The summit is projected to attract a record number of visitors this year. The handicraft sector is also optimistic about the global opportunities that may arise from the conference.<br />''<br />''The G20 summit is expected to promote Kashmir internationally and give a new dimension to the tourism sector of Kashmir and will boost the tourism sector and help it touch new heights. <br />