Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel announced a branch of the Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM) in Kargil, as part of marking the occasion of National Tourism Day,

 "Union MoS (IC) Ministry of Tourism and Culture Shri @prahladspatel has announced a branch of Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM) at Kargil to encourage local talent and aspirations to realize the dream of AatmaNirbharBharat NEATKargil2021 NationalTourismDay," the official Twitter handle of the Ministry of Culture wrote.

Adding on, the Ministry of Tourism wrote: "Ministry of Tourism is celebrating the NationalTourismDay at Kargil with the host of initiatives like opening a branch of Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM) at Kargil and organizing National Level Event of Adventure Tourism. NEATKargil2021@prahladspatel." The announcement will give a much-needed boost to the youngsters as they were looking to get the government's support for equipment and dedicated coaches.

Earlier on Sunday, Prahlad Singh Patel had announced that the central government will work to leverage the potential of adventure tourism in Ladakh's Kargil and provide facilities to local youth in a bid to attract tourists from across the world.

The minister had made the announcements after inaugurating National Events of Adventure Tourism 2021, in Linkipal ski slope Pashkum, Kargil in which 15 players participated. "There was no scope for adventure sports in Kargil before today. Sports like skiing and ice hockey have started after the efforts of the Ministry of Tourism. A variety of programs have also been introduced to promote adventure tourism in the winter season," Patel had said.

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