Rajasthan to Form Tourism Board | 06 Jul 2024
Why in News?
The Rajasthan government is taking steps to establish a tourism board to enhance the industry's role in economic development.
Key Points
- The tourism sector has experienced substantial growth post-pandemic, contributing 14% to the state's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
- More than 1,200 tourism units are benefiting from industry status advantages.
- Plans to include international tour operators in the upcoming tourism mart aim to increase foreign tourist inflow.
Initiatives Related to Tourism in India:
- Swadesh Darshan Scheme: It was launched to develop theme-based tourist circuits across India, leveraging cultural, historical, and natural heritage.
- Improved infrastructure and tourist experiences in circuits like the Buddhist Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Desert Circuit, and Eco Circuit.
- PRASAD Scheme: Focuses on the development and beautification of pilgrimage sites.
- HRIDAY (Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana): Aims to preserve and revitalize heritage cities.
- Paryatan Parv: A nationwide campaign to encourage domestic tourism, involving cultural events and activities
- Dekho Apna Desh Initiative: This initiative encourages domestic tourism by promoting the exploration of India's diverse landscapes and cultural heritage.
- Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat: It promotes cultural integration through state pairings, encouraging exchange and collaboration and fostering unity and diversity, enhancing domestic tourism and cultural appreciation.