J&K’s economy and tourism in jeopardy following Pahalgam atrocity.

• The tourism boom in Jammu and Kashmir, which began in 2010 and continued until 2012, has been disrupted by the recent attacks on tourists.

• Over 80% of upcoming bookings in key destinations in Kashmir have been cancelled due to government-deemed unsafe conditions.

• The tourism sector is facing a bleak year due to escalating border tensions.

• Civilian attacks on tourists are becoming more frequent, with the share of civilians in militancy-related deaths in J&K being the highest in nearly two decades in 2024.

• Anantnag, home to Pahalgam, the site of the latest attack, ranks among the worst-affected districts in terms of civilian deaths.

• The Union Territory (UT)’s ability to generate its own revenue has improved in recent years, with over 46% of its revenue budgeted to come from Central grants and 10% from centrally sponsored schemes.

• In 2024, civilians accounted for 24% of militancy-related deaths in J&K, the highest proportion since 2005.

• Anantnag recorded over 10% of the UT’s total civilian deaths in such incidents in seven out of the last 10 years.