| Promote tourism by linking it with cultural renaissance, employment generation, global recognition: Yogi | | |  Early Times Report
Lucknow, June 4. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said, “Uttar Pradesh is not only a centre of faith but also a state that represents India’s cultural consciousness, spiritual traditions and knowledge heritage. Tourism development should not be limited merely to the creation of infrastructure, but should be advanced by linking it with cultural renaissance, local economy, employment generation and global recognition.”
While reviewing the Tourism Department on Thursday, he said that tourism has an important role in giving new momentum to Uttar Pradesh’s cultural economy. Through tourism development, local products, handicrafts, traditional arts, cuisine, culture and the service sector will also receive extensive opportunities.
While reviewing the Gyan Bharatam Mission related to the preservation of India’s knowledge tradition, the Chief Minister stated, “India’s ancient manuscripts are invaluable treasures of our civilization, philosophy, science and cultural consciousness. Their preservation and digitization are not merely archival exercises, but a means of connecting future generations with their roots.” In the meeting, it was informed about the progress made so far in the survey, digitization and preservation of more than 13 lakh 70 thousand manuscripts. During the review of the proposed amendments to Tourism Policy-2022, the Chief Minister stated, “Uttar Pradesh should be developed as a leading centre for investment, innovation and experience-based tourism.” It was also discussed that the development of new areas in the form of the Neem Karoli Baba Circuit and the Bundelkhand Fort Circuit.
Deliberations were also held on promoting new concepts such as ‘Parampara’ Heritage Experience Centres, Agri Tourism and Vineyard Tourism. The Chief Minister said that the tourism policy should attract investment, increase employment opportunities and provide unique experiences to tourists.
Reviewing the newly inaugurated Naval Shaurya Vatika in Lucknow and the under-construction INS Gomti Shaurya Museum, the Chief Minister informed, “This project would become an important medium for conveying patriotism, military pride and India’s maritime heritage to the younger generation. |
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