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Budget 2023: Govt to launch app to enhance tourism experience, 50 destinations will be developed as complete tourist package, Sitharaman says
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to launch an app, in which all the relevant aspects of the tourist destination would be made available, in addition to aspects such as physical connectivity, virtual connectivity, tourist guides, high standards for food streets and tourists’ security, to enhance tourist experience.
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At least 50 destinations will be selected and developed as a complete package of tourism. She added that these destinations will be selected through challenge mode using an integrated and innovative approach while the focus of development of tourism would be on domestic as well as foreign tourists.
To strengthen the domestic tourism, sector specific skilling and entrepreneurship development will be dovetailed to achieve the objectives of the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ initiative, the Budget 2023-24 proposed.
To encourage tourism in the border villages, tourism infrastructure and amenities will be facilitated under the Vibrant Villages Programme.
Unity Mall, to promote and sell State’s own One District, One Product (ODOPs), Geographical Indication (GI) and other handicraft products, will be set up in states.
She further added that States would be encouraged to set up such Unity Mall in the capital city or most prominent tourism centre or the financial capital and also provide space for ODOPs & GI products of other States as well.
Also See: India Budget 2023 Live | Budget 2023 Highlights | New Income Tax Slabs
At least 50 destinations will be selected and developed as a complete package of tourism. She added that these destinations will be selected through challenge mode using an integrated and innovative approach while the focus of development of tourism would be on domestic as well as foreign tourists.
To strengthen the domestic tourism, sector specific skilling and entrepreneurship development will be dovetailed to achieve the objectives of the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ initiative, the Budget 2023-24 proposed.
To encourage tourism in the border villages, tourism infrastructure and amenities will be facilitated under the Vibrant Villages Programme.
Unity Mall, to promote and sell State’s own One District, One Product (ODOPs), Geographical Indication (GI) and other handicraft products, will be set up in states.
She further added that States would be encouraged to set up such Unity Mall in the capital city or most prominent tourism centre or the financial capital and also provide space for ODOPs & GI products of other States as well.
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