With the purpose of fostering growth in tourism sector, the Uttar Pradesh authorities proposed substantial investments in tourism-related infrastructure throughout key areas of the state in its Funds for 2025-26 on Thursday.
The federal government has earmarked ₹150 crore for the event of tourism facilities in Ayodhya area. (For Illustration)
Of the overall ₹2,026.06 crore earmarked for the tourism sector, a sum of ₹400 crore has been allotted for the chief minister’s tourism websites’ growth scheme. The initiative goals to enhance the accessibility and services at numerous vacationer locations, offering a greater expertise for each home and worldwide guests.
In 2024, Uttar Pradesh witnessed a powerful inflow of vacationers, with a complete of over 65 crore guests between January and December. This determine additionally contains round 1.4 million (14 lakh) international vacationers. Additional, to reinforce infrastructure in particular spiritual and cultural websites, the federal government has earmarked ₹150 crore for the event of tourism facilities in Ayodhya area.
Equally, Mathura will obtain ₹125 crore guaranteeing that it stays a pretty vacation spot for devotees and vacationers alike. Naimisharanya in Sitapur district will see an funding of ₹100 crore whereas ₹13 crore has been earmarked for Ayodhya Deepotsav.
The federal government has additionally recognised the necessity to enhance facilities for vacationers travelling by means of the state’s key highways. As a part of this, ₹100 crore have been earmarked for roadside facilities alongside main state and nationwide highways.
These facilities will present important providers equivalent to relaxation areas, meals stalls, and different services to make sure that travellers have a cushty journey, additional encouraging tourism within the state.
₹50 crore has been allotted for Chitrakoot area to develop tourism infrastructure. It will embrace enchancment in transportation, hospitality providers and different important facilities to cater to the rising variety of guests.
Aligarh Meals and Craft Institute would even be arrange with a funds of ₹2.9 crore. Equally, ₹5.60 crore has been earmarked for the Buddhist Conclave in Varanasi whereas ₹4 crore has been allotted for the Ramayan Conclave.
Service suppliers will likely be imparted coaching with a sum of ₹1 crore. A sum of ₹55 lakh has been proposed for Maghar Mahotsav, ₹45 lakh for Wajid Ali Shah Mahotsav whereas the Uttar Pradesh Eco-Tourism Improvement Board will get ₹2.55 crore.