The Department of Tourism organized a colorful programmes on the eve of New Year 2020 at Pahalgam Club here the other day.The District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, Khalid Jahangir who was the Chief Guest on the occasion hailed the efforts of the department for organizing such an event at the international tourist destination. The DDC the officers of the Tourism Department to organizing programmes related to cultural and sports activities & on adventure tourism to boost tourism sector in the district. He also directed the concerned to involve local youth in tourism activities besides providing marketing facilities to dealers of Kashmir arts. The highlight of the programme was musical presentations by famous singer, Shafi Sopori and 9 year old Ayian, a budding singer.Among others, the Programme was attended by CEO, PDA, Dr. Nasir Ahmad, ADC, Anantnag, Shaik Gulam Hassan ,Deputy Director Tourism, Syed Shabir, SDM’s of Phalagam and Kokernag, senior civil officers from district administration and officers of Tourism and JKTDC.