UP Targets Five-Fold Growth in Tourism by 2028
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Topic | UP Targets Five-Fold Growth in Tourism by 2028 |
| Why in News? | Uttar Pradesh government aims to revitalize tourist destinations and infrastructure, targeting a fivefold increase in tourism by 2028. |
| Targets | Achieve Gross Value Added (GVA) of ₹70,000 crore and attract 80 crore tourists. |
| Current Tourist Footfall | Over 48 crore visitors in Uttar Pradesh in 2023. |
| Key Focus Areas | Revitalizing tourist destinations, enhancing transport infrastructure, improving accessibility of hotels, guest houses, and homestays. |
| Revitalized Cities | Kashi, Ayodhya, Mathura, Chitrakoot, Prayagraj, Naimisharanya, Gorakhpur. |
| One District One Product (ODOP) Initiative | Launched in January 2018, aims to boost economic growth by promoting local products. |
| ODOP Coverage | Over 1000 products selected from all 761 districts in India, covering textiles, agriculture, processed goods, pharmaceuticals, and industrial items. |
| Global Presence | ODOP products displayed at the World Economic Forum in January 2023 in Switzerland. |