Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Bengal Government to Train Youth as Tourist Guides
The West Bengal government is starting a program to train young people to become tourist guides.
This is because more and more tourists are visiting the state, especially places like Junglemahal and Kolkata.
The training course will last for four weeks and requires applicants to be at least 18 years old and have passed the 10th grade.
The guides will need to know about the history, culture, and lifestyle of the places they guide.
Starting salaries are around Rs 15,000, with experienced guides earning much more.
The government aims to provide knowledgeable guides for both domestic and foreign tourists, ensuring they enjoy their visits and learn about the local culture.
The West Bengal government is launching a tourist guide training program.
The program is called the West Bengal Tourist Guide Basic Course and lasts four weeks.
Applicants must be 18+ and have passed the 10th standard exam.
Trained guides will earn between Rs 15,000 to Rs 1,50,000 per month depending on experience.
The initiative aims to provide skilled guides for the increasing number of tourists.
- Who
- West Bengal government
- What
- Initiating a training program for tourist guides
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but following increased tourism
- Where
- West Bengal, particularly in areas like Junglemahal and Kolkata
- Why
- To meet the rising demand for trained tourist guides due to increased tourism
- Program Name
- West Bengal Tourist Guide Basic Course
- Duration
- Four weeks
- Eligibility
- 10th standard pass, 18+ years old
- Entry Level Salary
- Around Rs 15,000
- Experienced Guide Salary
- Up to Rs 75,000 per month
- Highly Experienced Guide Salary
- Around Rs 1,50,000 per month