Editorial photo #13584587 Economy, Business and Finance
India's Economy
A Kashmiri boatman repairs his boat on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 16, 2026. Houseboats are important to Jammu and Kashmir's tourism, but craftsmen are leaving the profession due to a government ban on building new ones, intended to protect Dal and Nigeen lakes. During the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly's budget session, the government clarified that repairs and renovations are still allowed with approval from a high-level committee. Building a houseboat costs INR 30,000,000 (Euro 317,753). (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)
