The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) participated in the Srinagar-Nalanda Dialogue 2026, inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, which brought together policymakers, academics, tourism experts, literary personalities and civil society representatives to deliberate on issues of culture, governance and sustainable development. Speaking during a panel discussion on the theme “Tourism as a Bridge: Reimagining Peace & Governance in Kashmir,” KCCI Secretary General Faiz Ahmad Bakshi , highlighted the transformative role of tourism in fostering peace, economic opportunity, cultural preservation and inclusive growth. Bakshi noted that Srinagar’s inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2021 and its recognition as a World Crafts City by the World Crafts Council in 2024 were acknowledgements of the city’s rich heritage, craftsmanship and living cultural traditions.