‘Viksit UP 2047’ workshop to make blueprint for ‘sustainable’ tourism in the state
The workshop will commence with a welcome speech by Rajesh Kumar, Director General Tourism, followed by an address by Awanish Awasthi, Advisor to the Chief Minister.
The Uttar Pradesh tourism department will organise the “Viksit Uttar Pradesh @ 2047 – workshop on Tourism” in Lucknow on November 27. The day-long event aims to draft the Tourism Vision Document 2047, the blueprint to drive sustainable and inclusive growth of the tourism ecosystem.
“Uttar Pradesh has witnessed growth in foreign travellers with over 109.65 crore domestic visits recorded in this year so far. This workshop has been conceptualised to translate this momentum into a clear roadmap that is forward-looking, investment-ready and community-centred, ensuring we position the state as a world-class tourism hub,” Tourism Minister Jaiveer Singh said.
The workshop will commence with a welcome speech by Rajesh Kumar, Director General Tourism, followed by an address by Awanish Awasthi, Advisor to the Chief Minister. Principal Secretary Tourism Amrit Abhijat will outline the strategic priorities for the sector during the context-setting session.
Ashish Kumar, Managing Director Tourism Development Corporation will contribute insights during discussions on spiritual tour and packages. Vishwa Bhushan, CEO of Kashi Vishwanath Dham, will join deliberations under the “Religious Tourism” segment, sharing perspectives on strengthening spiritual circuits.
The deliberations will also include participation from experts working across heritage preservation, eco-tourism, wildlife tourism, skill development, MICE tourism, digital tourism systems, rural tourism enterprises, and academic institutions associated with tourism research and policy. The insights will be consolidated into the Vision Document’s roadmap for implementation across the state.
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