UP clears new tourism policy, to develop religious, craft segments

Lucknow, Nov 16:-- To foster the state’s religious potential and also establish the state as the hub of religious and spiritual tourism in the country, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval to a new Tourism Policy.

The state under the policy will develop separate religious circuits. As per the vision, the places associated with Lord Rama will be developed as the Ramayana Circuit, and religious places associated with Lord Krishna as Krishna Circuit.

UP Cabinet Minister AK Sharma, while giving details about the new policy and development of new areas, informed that Ayodhya, Chitrakoot, Bithoor and other places of significance during the Ramayana period will be included in the Ramayana circuit. Similarly, Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Govardhan, Barsana, Nandgaon, and Baldev will be included in the Krishna circuit.

The Buddhist circuit will include Kapilvastu, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Kaushambi, Shravasti, Ramgram and other places.

Focus on Wildlife and Eco-Tourism

Sharma further said that to promote wildlife and eco-tourism, sanctuary and forest feserve will be developed. He added that places endowed with natural beauty and with eco-tourism potential will be identified and developed. At the same time, it is proposed to increase tourist-friendly facilities while developing areas related to wildlife.

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