Leh, Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta on Sunday called for the promotion of sustainable and responsible tourism to protect the region’s fragile ecosystem while ensuring inclusive, long-term benefits for local communities. He said tourism is a key pillar of Ladakh’s economic growth, significantly contributing to livelihood generation for local communities while strengthening allied sectors such as hospitality, transport, handicrafts, and eco-tourism.
Gupta was speaking during his visit to the iconic Sangam Point one of Ladakh’s most prominent tourist destinations located about 35 kilometres from Leh on the Srinagar–Leh National Highway. The site marks the spectacular confluence of the Indus and Zanskar rivers and is globally renowned for the striking visual contrast of the blue waters of the Indus merging with the muddy green-brown waters of the Zanskar, forming a single majestic river.
“There is a need to promote sustainable and responsible tourism practices to protect Ladakh’s fragile ecosystem and ensure inclusive, long-term benefits for the region and its people,” the Lt Governor said.
