Maharashtra Unveils ₹2,500 Crore Plan to Develop 100 Tourism Sub-Circuits
Maharashtra plans 100 tourism sub-circuits with ₹2,500 crore push to boost jobs, infra
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The Maharashtra government plans to invest ₹2,500 crore to develop 100 tourism sub-circuits over the next five years, aiming to enhance infrastructure and create jobs. This initiative focuses on specialized tourism sectors, promoting Maharashtra as a leading tourist destination by 2047.
- 01Maharashtra plans to develop 100 tourism sub-circuits with an investment of ₹2,500 crore.
- 02Each sub-circuit will receive ₹25 crore for infrastructure development over five years.
- 03The initiative aims to boost tourism, create jobs, and enhance the state's GDP.
- 04Specialized tourism sectors such as culinary and pilgrimage tourism will be promoted.
- 05A digital tourism portal will integrate nearly 100,000 tourism units for better accessibility.
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The Maharashtra government is set to invest ₹2,500 crore to develop 100 tourism sub-circuits across its five divisions over the next five years. Each circuit will receive ₹25 crore aimed at enhancing tourism infrastructure, creating jobs, and significantly increasing tourist footfall by 2047. The initiative will focus on specialized tourism sectors, including forts, culinary tourism, and pilgrimage tourism, to position Maharashtra as a leading tourist destination. Currently, the state has five major tourism circuits, and this plan seeks to expand the tourism landscape by identifying and developing more destinations. Additionally, the government is developing a digital tourism portal to integrate nearly 100,000 tourism units, providing a one-stop platform for tourists to access information on destinations, accommodations, and transport facilities, thereby making travel planning more seamless.
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This initiative is expected to create numerous job opportunities in the tourism sector and improve infrastructure, benefiting local businesses and communities.
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