Minister urges MLAs to submit proposals to develop tourist sites
Chairing the meeting of the Tourism Advisory Committee for 2024–25, he said, "This would help enrich the tourism landscape of the state."
The legislators expressed appreciation for the visible tourism initiatives across the state and noted these as significant achievements of the department. They emphasised that the development of infrastructure and the enhancement of religious, historical, and cultural sites have significantly boosted religious and spiritual tourism.
This growth, they said, has led to improved earnings for local businesses and increased employment opportunities for local residents.
They also acknowledged that Maha Kumbh 2025, the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, and the rising number of pilgrims at Kashi Vishwanath have elevated Uttar Pradesh's stature on the global spiritual tourism map. The members recommended a focused approach to developing naturopathy-based wellness centres. Additionally, suggestions were made to enhance the vision of candidates selected under the CM Fellowship Programme, conduct research on unexplored religious sites, involve local communities, and promote storytelling through local narrators.
The committee also discussed strategies to connect international visitors coming to India for nature and medical tourism with wellness centres in the state.
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