Archive · 19 Jun 2025
West Bengal Leads India in Certified Tourist Guides
West Bengal has the most certified tourist guides in India, thanks to a government program.
This means more trained people to help tourists.
The government is also helping to bring tourists to Purulia, a district known for forests and hills.
They're also helping businesses build places for tourists to stay.
Also, 19 metric tonnes of mangoes from Malda will be showcased in Delhi.
West Bengal has the highest number of certified tourist guides in India.
The state has 1,022 certified tourist guides.
The Tourism Department introduced the Tourist Guide Certification Scheme.
Purulia, formerly affected by Maoist activity, is attracting more tourists.
The government supports private entities in tourism property development.
- Who
- West Bengal's Tourism Minister Indranil Sen
- What
- West Bengal has the highest number of certified tourist guides and is promoting tourism, including showcasing Malda mangoes.
- When
- Reported on June 19th, with a mango fair starting June 24.
- Where
- West Bengal, India and Delhi, India
- Why
- To increase tourism, support the industry, and promote local produce.
- State
- West Bengal
- Minister
- Indranil Sen
- Certified Guides
- 1,022
- Scheme
- Tourist Guide Certification Scheme
- Focus District
- Purulia
- Mango Showcase
- Bengal Mango Fair and Handloom-Hand Craft Expo 2025
