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Cover Story
Tourism Development Cover Story

campaign. The country has also called for 'Sabka
Prayas' with 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, and
Sabka Vishwas' in this 75th year of independence.
For cleaning, this spirit of everyone's contribution
is equally crucial. Cleanliness is intrinsically
linked to happiness and tourism. As Gujarat's
Chief Minister, Narendra Modi began to enhance
the possibilities of tourism for progress, with
particular emphasis on cleanliness. When the
Nirmal Gujarat campaign grew into a mass
movement, tourism in the state grew as well.

BY PRESERVING ITS LEGACY, INDIA IS BECOMING THE
WORLD'S IDENTITY
Tradition and tourism are two topics that are
inextricably linked to Indian culture, sentiments,
and identity. The Central Government has always
strived to keep India's cultural potential in front
of the world in a new light so that India develops
as a significant global hub for historical tourism.
Historical structures are being refurbished and
made more appealing in this spirit.
The work has begun in this direction by
giving new shapes to heritage sites in Kolkata,
Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Varanasi. The to enhance the number of world heritage sites in
infrastructure for new galleries, exhibitions, India, as well as infrastructure and coordinated
theatres, plays, and music performances is being development that considers all factors.
built in these structures. The government has Circuit trains are connecting tourist
also decided to build five model museums in destinations, while festivals like International
accordance with international standards. It all Yoga Day are bringing Indian culture to the rest
began in the Indian Museum in Kolkata, one of of the world. In addition, the process of restoring
the world's oldest museums. Aside from that, the country's cultural legacy has moved at an
museums in Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, and unprecedented rate. Between 1976 and 2014, only
Srinagar are being renovated. The fact that 10 13 stolen heritages were returned; nevertheless,
additional sites have been designated as World between 2014 and 2021, 41 additional heritages
Heritage sites in the last seven years demonstrates were brought back.
the Indian government's commitment to the Undoubtedly, following Covid, India's tourism
development of tourist attractions. sector is swiftly reverting to its prior level. With
Not only will resources be required to protect, the provision of free visas to 5 lakh foreign
beautify, and beautify the country's legacy, but they tourists by March 2022, faster vaccination,
will also need to be developed for their care and greater access to health facilities, and improved
management. In light of this, the establishment of use of technology Indian tourism is prepared to
an "Indian Institute of Heritage Conservation" with make a mark in the world. However, recognizing
Deemed University status is being discussed. India as the best tourist destination in the world
Whether working on historical protection and necessitates a concerted effort by all Indians, so
restoration at Dholavira as Gujarat's Chief Minister that the spirit of Ek Bharat- Shreshtha Bharat can
or now as Prime Minister, efforts are underway be felt throughout the world.

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