Page 27 - NIS English 01-15,April 2023

Budget Webinar Cover Story

When we talk of tourism, some people think
that it is a fancy word, from the higher
income group of society and represents the
same people. But in the context of India, the WAY FORWARD
scope of tourism is huge. Travels have been
happening here for centuries, it has been a n This year's budget has identified several places
part of our cultural-social life, and that too in India to drive through the competitive spirit
when there were no resources. Even then and challenge and also focus on the holistic
people used to go on journeys after suffering. development of the destinations. Several
stakeholders will be involved in this.
- Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
Achievements that served n For those people living abroad with a high
spending capacity, for them, there is a need to
as the foundation... make a special strategy to bring them to India in
maximum numbers.
7 Crore n There are different types of birds in India. Many
Last year more than
devotees came to visit Kashi Vishwanath tourists stay for months to watch the birds. We
Dham. While before reconstruction only have to make policies targeting such tourists as
70-80 lakh devotees used to come here well.
every year for darshan.
n To overcome the shortage of professional tourist
n When basic amenities for travelers are improved, guides, there should be a certificate course in local
tourism can increase manifold. colleges, and competition so that efficient youth
n 8 lakh foreign tourists visited India in January this enter this profession
year, while only 2 lakh foreign tourists visited India in n Technology should be used for digital tourist
January last year. guides. Guides should also have a specific dress
n Before the reconstruction of the Pavagadh pilgrimage at special tourist places.
area in Gujarat, 2 to 5 thousand people used to n Emphasis may also be laid on promoting school
come, but due to the augmentation in renovation, and college visits to the North East so that more
infrastructure, and facilities, now on average around 80 and more people are aware and infrastructure and
thousand people visit the site. facilities for tourists are developed.
n Within a year of the unveiling of the world's tallest n Along with 'Wedding Destinations', 'Sports
statue- 'The Statue of Unity' 27 lakh people came to Destinations' will be promoted. The Prime Minister
see it. stressed developing 50 such tourist places where
n Kankaria Talab in Ahmedabad was not very popular every tourist of the world would be compelled to
with tourists, but after redevelopment, 10,000 people visit India.
are reaching daily even after paying fees. n The app will be developed for tourism destinations
n The Central Government has started the Vibrant Border in all the languages listed in the United Nations.
Village Scheme for the villages situated along the Foreign tourists spend an average of 1700
border. We all have to help people as much as possible dollars in India.
for many businesses including homestays, small
hotels, and small restaurants. In America In Australia
2500 dollars 5 thousand dollars
After the reconstruction, more than 15 Lakh
devotees started coming to visit Every state needs to change its
Kedarghati, while earlier only 4 to 5 lakh tourism policy with this thinking.
devotees used to come here every year.

New India Samachar April 1-15, 2023 25