Tourism takes a new flight under the Yogi government, Uttar Pradesh becomes a centre of faith and development

News Topical, Digital Desk : Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has established a global identity on the tourism map through the confluence of faith, spirituality and modern development. As a result of the state government's policy of "Heritage as well as Development," a record number of over 156 crore tourists visited Uttar Pradesh in the last one year. The meeting of the Standing Committee of the Tourism Department revealed that the government's commitment to tourism and culture in the state is not limited to paper only, but the historic increase in budget allocation is living proof of this.

Record increase in budget: Tourism coverage increased 22 times

During the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary (Tourism and Culture) Amrit Abhijat shared the department's progress through statistics. He explained that due to the Chief Minister's visionary thinking, the Tourism Department's budget has been increased by a significant 22-fold and the Culture Department's budget by a significant 20-fold . This investment is not only strengthening infrastructure but also rapidly moving the state towards its goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy .

A New Model of Faith and Employment: The Spiritual Triangle

Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh stressed that tourism in Uttar Pradesh is no longer limited to mere sightseeing and worship, but it is being made the backbone of the economy.

Spiritual Triangle: The 'Spiritual Triangle' connecting Ayodhya, Kashi and Prayagraj has given a unique experience to the devotees.

Experiential Tourism: The government is now focusing on "experiential tourism." Its goal is not just to provide tourists with a tour, but to enhance their stay by engaging them with local cuisine, art, and traditions, thereby directly benefiting local businesses.

Maha Kumbh 2025: A Centre of Global Attraction

The article specifically mentioned the success of the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, which attracted tourists from around the world to Uttar Pradesh. It also discussed suggestions from public representatives regarding future plans.

Heli Service and Adventure: Heliport facility in Jhansi and promotion of water sports in Prayagraj.

Eco and Industrial Tourism: Exploring new possibilities of Jungle Safari in Saharanpur and Industrial Tourism in Kanpur.

Minister Jaiveer Singh has directed the officials to ensure prompt action on the suggestions given by the public representatives and the expectations of the public, so that Uttar Pradesh remains the leader in the world in terms of tourism.

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