8 months ago
Varanasi to Mandate Rate Boards for Tourist Protection
Varanasi, a holy city in India, is getting more tourists.
The city leaders want to help tourists by making shops show their prices clearly.
They also want to build a big guesthouse so tourists have a place to stay.
The city is working hard to make sure visitors have a good time and don't have any problems.
They are focusing on keeping things organized and improving the places where tourists go.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation to mandate rate boards for all food and beverage shops to protect tourists from exorbitant pricing.
Proposal to build a government guesthouse with 400-500 rooms near the Baba Vishwanath Temple.
Increase in tourist numbers has led to a focus on discipline and infrastructure.
Mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari emphasizes providing top-priority facilities to tourists.
Decision follows a council meeting where the issue of arbitrary pricing was raised.
- Who
- Varanasi Municipal Corporation and Mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari
- What
- Decision to mandate rate boards for shops and consider building a government guesthouse
- Where
- Varanasi, India
- When
- Decision made on Monday (unspecified date)
- Why
- To protect tourists from exorbitant pricing and provide better facilities
Key facts
- Location
- Varanasi, India
- Initiative
- Mandatory rate boards for shops
- Proposed Facility
- Government guesthouse with 400-500 rooms
- Key Official
- Mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari
- Tourist Focus Area
- Maidagin to Assi Ghat
- Priority Areas
- Discipline and infrastructure
- Meeting Date
- Monday (unspecified date)
Quotes
Dr. Dayashankar Mishra 'Dayalu'
Minister of AYUSH in Uttar Pradesh
“Varanasi has created history by welcoming a record 7.26 crore devotees and tourists in 2025. After the Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor, the comprehensive redevelopment of Manikarnika Ghat is further strengthening the spiritual soul of Kashi. At Manikarnika Ghat, modern, eco-friendly, and devotee-friendly facilities such as ramps, a wood plaza, a viewing area, improved access paths, rooftop and VIP seating are being developed at a cost of Rs 17.56 crore.”
thestatesman.com
“The same Manikarnika Ghat, which was left neglected and in a state of disrepair for years, is now becoming a symbol of world-class facilities and spiritual dignity. Today, Kashi is not just a pilgrimage site, but is establishing a global identity as a confluence of faith, heritage, and development. The public is witnessing and understanding that this golden age of Kashi has been made possible under this strong and visionary leadership.”
thestatesman.com
