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DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN MISSION MODE
Identity of tourism

India first

Traveling undertaken for faith and spirituality purposes or medical tourism, any form of
tourism is indicative of new energy in life and the glorious identity of the nation. Modern
infrastructure is necessary for this. Be it the proper rail, road, airways, waterways, hotels,
hospitals, internet-mobile connectivity, sewage treatment plant, or energy ensuring clean
environment or now the safety cycle of vaccination in the era of Covid. All these are interlinked
with each other which helps in promoting tourism. Tourism is a fast-growing business sector
and 21st-century India is progressing at a rapid pace with this vision of 'Ease of Travel' and
creating new confidence in the country and the world in the field of tourism...

Budget Proposals

n Development of 50 selected tourist destinations as a complete package for domestic and
foreign tourists.
n Establishment of Unity Mall in the capital of the states.
n Promotion of sales of One District One Product, GI products and other handicraft products.
n App will be available for virtual connectivity, tourist guide, food street, and safety of tourists.
n A budget provision of Rs 24,00 crore has been made for the tourism sector.

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