Uttar Pradesh
Spiritual Circuit Development
- 26 Jun 2024
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is developing 12 major tourism circuits to boost tourism in the state.
- Significant focus has been placed on enhancing the spiritual circuit to tap into its vast potential among these initiatives.
Key Points
- Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department is preparing to implement a detailed strategy, including surveys of tourist destinations, gap analysis, and adherence to the UP Tourism Policy Document 2022.
- The plan prioritizes standards based on the 7 S' -- Suchna (Awareness), Swagat (Welcome), Suvidha (Amenities), Suraksha (Safety), Swachhta (Cleanliness), Sanrachna (Infrastructure) and Sahyog (Support).
- Uttar Pradesh has made significant advancements in its tourism sector, becoming a key destination for tourists worldwide.
- The development of Kashi Vishwanath Dham and Ayodhya Dham, along with their respective corridors, has elevated these sites to premier tourist attractions within the state.
- The upcoming Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj in 2025 is expected to draw 30 crore participants, further highlighting Uttar Pradesh's growing prominence in the tourism industry.
- A Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be prepared to strategically improve tourism development across different circuits, including the spiritual circuit.
- The chosen agency will work closely with department officials to tailor the survey methodology for tourist gap analysis.
- The survey report will include visitor feedback, photography, and video documentation.
- The action plan involves gathering feedback from visitors at selected tourist spots outlined in the DPR, collecting tourism statistics, evaluating growth trends, and prioritising a citizen-centric approach.
- By implementing best practices and leveraging technology, the approach aims to effectively operate and upgrade these locations.
Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC)
- It was established in the year 1974.
- The main objective of establishing UPSTDC is to provide tourist accommodation, restaurants, wayside amenities to the tourists and to open recreational centres.
- Organise package tours ensuring promotion of tourism in the State through vigorous publicity.
