The Ministry of Tourism recently held a landmark State Tourism Ministers’ Meet in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on October 14–15, 2025, to advance Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “One State: One Global Destination.” Here's a snapshot of what unfolded: Vision & Purpose - Goal: To develop at least one globally benchmarked tourist destination in every Indian state and Union Territory. - Strategy: Aligns with the Viksit Bharat roadmap and the Union Budget 2025–26, which emphasizes: - Destination Development - Destination Management - Performance-linked incentives for states. Key Highlights from the Meet - Collaborative Federalism: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat called for a unified approach between the Centre, states, and private sector. - Draft Frameworks Discussed: - Development of 50 tourism destinations - Incentive models to encourage innovation and sustainability. - Site Visits: Delegates toured Udaipur’s tourism infrastructure to observe best practices in heritage management and community engagement. This initiative aims to transform India’s tourism landscape by fostering globally competitive, sustainable, and inclusive destinations.
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