Uttarakhand's Wine Tourism Initiative: A Boost for Local Economy and Tourism
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of Uttarakhand's first wine production unit in Kotdwar. |
| Initiative | Wine Tourism Initiative. |
| Objective | Promote wine tourism, boost revenue, and create employment opportunities. |
| Key Features | Wine enthusiasts can tour production units, learn about wine history and production process, and taste varieties.Guest houses developed around wine units to enhance tourism experience. |
| Agricultural Resources | Uttarakhand's local fruits like malta, apples, buransh flowers, pears, and galgal utilized for wine production. |
| Expansion Plans | Private wine unit in Kotdwar established two months ago, producing wine continuously.New wine production plants planned in Bageshwar and Champawat. |
| Economic Focus | Encouraging small and medium wine production units in hilly regions using local fruits to create jobs and business opportunities. |