NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that in the last seven years, the country has worked relentlessly to realize the potential of tourism.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple in Gujarat, the Prime Minister said, “In the last seven years, the country has worked relentlessly to realize the potential of tourism. The country’s heritage sites, development of our cultural heritage is a great example of this.”
The Prime Minister said that the initiatives like Incredible India and Dekho Apna Desh are opening up endless possibilities in the tourism sector.
“Today this development of tourist centres is not just a part of the government scheme, but a campaign of public participation. We hear about many countries of the world and how big is the contribution of tourism in their economy. We have infinite possibilities like this in every state, in every field,” he said.
“Every state has unique tourist spots reflecting our culture with a plethora of experiences waiting to be unlocked by the tourists; right from Kedarnath in Uttarakhand to Sabrimala Temple in Kerala that represents Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat,” added PM Modi.
The Prime Minister also gave four steps to boost the tourism sector.
“In today’s time, four things are necessary to increase tourism. These 4S are essential to boost our tourism sector. Swachhta, Suvidha: i.e increased facilities, be it infrastructure or transport, Samay: People want to cover many places in lesser time and Soch: We need new innovative thinking that is also rooted in our cultural heritage,” said PM Modi.
He further said that today the country is looking at tourism in a holistic way.
“With improved transport facilities, promenades, parking and tourist facilitation centre, waste management facilities reflect our efforts towards strengthening our tourist facilities for people,” he added.
The Prime Minister further urged people to travel and discover their own roots by visiting hidden gems of India.
“Vocal for Local is not limited to buying local products. I urge you, before you think of travelling abroad, travel and discover your roots by visiting hidden gems of India,” said PM Modi.
Development in Manipur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually addressed the poll-bound state of Manipur on the occasion of their 50th statehood day and said that development is reaching every corner of Manipur.
The Prime Minister said that Manipur youth is doing great work in the field of start-ups.
“Manipur deserves peace. I am happy to know that they earned it after years of struggle. Development is reaching every corner of Manipur. Not just sports, Manipur youth are doing great work in the field of start-ups,” the Prime Minister said.
“Manipur has seen many ups and downs in the last 50 years. At all times, the people of Manipur lived in unity and faced every situation together. This is the true strength of Manipur. Many congratulations to Manipur on the completion of 50 years of establishment!”
PM Modi also extended his greetings to the three Northeast states on their statehood day.
“Greetings to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on their Statehood Days. These states are making vibrant contributions to India’s development. Praying for their constant progress,” the Prime Minister said in a tweet today.
Under the North-Eastern Areas (Re-organisation) Act, 1971, Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya attained statehood on January 21, 1972. (ANI)