
In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah launched an online ticketing solution for garden entry across all gardens in Jammu and Kashmir today. Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that this move represents a significant step towards promoting digital governance and enhancing visitor convenience. The Department of Floriculture, Gardens, and Parks, in collaboration with J&K Bank, has introduced an online ticketing solution for garden entry. This digital platform was developed as a joint initiative between the Department of Floriculture and J&K Bank to make the process of purchasing garden entry tickets simple, transparent, and accessible for visitors. The system enables tourists and visitors to book tickets online for various gardens, eliminating the need to stand in queues at ticket counters. The newly introduced platform offers several user-friendly features aimed at improving the visitor experience. It provides online booking of tickets through the portal (https://floriculture.jk.gov.in), allowing visitors to plan their visits conveniently and securely. The system eliminates the inconvenience of standing in long queues at garden ticket counters, reduces reliance on cash transactions and physical contact, and facilitates better crowd management, thereby enhancing the overall visitor experience. To ensure a seamless transaction experience, the platform supports multiple digital payment options, including debit cards, credit cards, UPI, and e-banking, enabling visitors to complete bookings through their preferred mode of payment. The introduction of this online ticketing system marks an important step towards modernizing visitor services and leveraging digital technology to enhance transparency and efficiency in the management of garden entries.