Srinagar, June 3: A delegation of the Hoteliers Association on Tuesday met Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Commissioner Faz Lul Haseeb and discussed a range of civic, sanitation and urban service-related issues affecting the hospitality sector in the city.
During the meeting, the delegation highlighted concerns regarding waste collection, cleanliness of public spaces and the need for intensified sanitation measures in areas witnessing heavy tourist footfall and a high concentration of hotels and guest houses.
The members stressed that maintaining high standards of sanitation and civic infrastructure is crucial for enhancing the visitor experience and strengthening Srinagar’s image as a premier tourist destination.
Giving a patient hearing to the issues raised, the Commissioner assured the delegation that all genuine concerns would be addressed in a time-bound manner. He reiterated SMC’s commitment to providing efficient civic services and maintaining robust sanitation standards across the city.
The Commissioner also emphasized the importance of coordination between civic agencies and tourism stakeholders in creating a clean, sustainable and tourist-friendly urban environment.
Senior SMC officers, including Joint Commissioners, the Chief Revenue Officer and sanitation officials, attended the meeting and took note of the issues raised for appropriate follow-up action.
The members of the Hoteliers Association appreciated the Commissioner and SMC officials for the constructive interaction and the assurance of timely redressal of their concerns.
