The Government of India has unveiled comprehensive plans to enhance tourism in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, focusing on coastal and urban areas, with significant funding allocated to develop key tourist destinations.
Tourism in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh is set to experience significant growth as the Government of India intensifies its efforts to promote these regions. The Ministry of Tourism has laid out detailed plans, highlighting the work executed, funds allocated, and future strategies aimed at boosting tourism in these two key states.
The Ministry of Tourism has been actively promoting various destinations across Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh through domestic and global campaigns. The government has extended financial assistance under several schemes, including:
Swadesh Darshan: This scheme focuses on developing thematic circuits across India. In Maharashtra, projects like the Sindhudurg Coastal Circuit received ₹1906 lakh, while Uttar Pradesh saw significant investments in circuits like the Buddhist Circuit, Ramayana Circuit, and Spiritual Circuit, with amounts ranging from ₹1203 lakh to ₹12721 lakh.
PRASHAD Scheme: This initiative targets pilgrimage tourism by enhancing infrastructure. Notable projects include the development of Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra (₹4218 lakh) and multiple projects in Uttar Pradesh, such as the Tourist Facilitation Centre at Vrindavan and the River Cruise Tourism in Varanasi.
Assistance to Central Agencies: In Maharashtra, projects like the modernization of the International Cruise Terminal at Indira Dock, Mumbai, were sanctioned ₹3750 lakh, while in Uttar Pradesh, illumination projects for key monuments in Varanasi were funded.
The Government is contemplating extensive tourism development in both states, with a focus on:
Coastal Tourism in Maharashtra: Maharashtra’s long coastline is being developed to boost coastal tourism, with projects like the Sindhudurg Coastal Circuit enhancing beach and creek tourism.
Urban and Spiritual Tourism in Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh, home to iconic spiritual and cultural sites, is seeing large-scale development of circuits like the Ramayana and Spiritual Circuits, aimed at attracting pilgrims and heritage tourists.
To expand tourism in both coastal and urban areas of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, the government is taking several steps:
Infrastructure Development: Significant funds have been allocated for the development and modernization of tourist infrastructure, including ports, cruise terminals, and heritage sites.
Promotional Campaigns: The Ministry is leveraging digital platforms, social media, and global events to promote these destinations, aiming to attract both domestic and international tourists.
Sustainability Initiatives: Emphasis is being placed on sustainable tourism practices, ensuring that the development of these regions is environmentally responsible and culturally sensitive.
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