Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated the people of the state on the occasion of World Tourism Day, saying this year’s theme Tourism and Rural Development exemplified how the face of villages could be transformed through tourism.
“UP has unlimited possibilities for tourism. The state not only has a rich potential for religious tourism but it also offers immense possibilities for eco-tourism,” he said.
The chief minister expressed happiness that the Forest department in Gorakhpur released a documentary on ‘Eco-tourism’ on this occasion.
He said there were several spots in the state which could be developed under eco-tourism. Gorakhpur too has a natural lake — Ramgarh Taal. Gorakhpur also has Budhiya Mai place, the area around which has been important from an eco-tourism’ point of view.
Similarly, the 428 square kilometre area on the western bank of the river Gandak in Maharajganj and one other sector in Maharajganj also have tourism potential. Chuka in Lakhimpur Kheri and Chandraprabha forest area in Chandauli are rich for tourism.
Yogi said that the right perception of tourism would help explore unlimited possibilities in the state.
“Tourism does not mean a picnic spot alone. It takes us close to the nature but also gives rise to employment opportunities. That is why the theme has linked Tourism to Rural Development,” he said
The chief minister said he was sure that the documentary of the Forest department was a good initiative towards developing tourism. It would help generate employment through tourism and give a fillip to the implementation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Yojana, he said.
Yogi extended his warm wishes for this endeavour which he said was a commendable effort to attract tourism in this area as much as possible. He said that the Forest, Tourism and other departments may move forward in an concerted effort to tap unexplored opportunities in this sector.
The chief minister extended his greetings to the citizens on the ‘World Tourism Day’ and hoped that unlimited tourism potential would be realised entirely.
