Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi | 03 Dec 2024

Source: PIB 

Recently, the Ministry of Tourism highlighted a national responsible tourism initiative called Paryatan Mitra/Paryatan Didi in the Lok Sabha. 

• Paryatan Mitra/Paryatan Didi launched in September 2024, aims to provide a better tourist experience through training local stakeholders to be tourist-friendly ambassadors and storytellers. 
  • It Special emphasis on training women and youth to create innovative tourism products like heritage walks, food tours, and nature treks. 
  • The initiative was piloted in 6 tourist destinations across India namely - Orchha (Madhya Pradesh), Gandikota (Andhra Pradesh), Bodh Gaya (Bihar), Aizawl (Mizoram), Jodhpur (Rajasthan) and Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman & Nicobar Islands). 
  • 3,000 individuals trained so far with a focus on digital literacy to make local experiences visible globally. Paryatan Mitra/Paryatan Didi is expanded to 50 tourist destinations as of World Tourism Day 2024. 

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