Archive · 31 May 2025
Varanasi to Get Tourist Boost: 2-Month Deadline Set by Tourism Secretary
Officials in Varanasi have two months to make the city more attractive to tourists.
They plan to improve key locations like temples and ghats.
This includes cleaning, better roads, and more services.
The goal is to boost local businesses by promoting crafts and cultural events.
They will also use online platforms to attract more visitors.
The government will support yoga and wellness centers.
They are exploring ways to link tourists with nearby attractions to extend their stay.
Tourism Secretary sets two-month deadline for visible changes in Varanasi.
Focus is on improving key locations including temples and ghats.
Plans include infrastructure upgrades and promoting local crafts.
Digital audio guides and online promotion are part of the plan.
Financial assistance offered for yoga, wellness, and Ayurveda centers.
- Who
- Vidyavathi, government officials, local authorities
- What
- Creating visible changes to boost tourism
- When
- Friday, ongoing
- Where
- Varanasi
- Why
- To develop Varanasi as a world-class tourist destination
- Key Official
- Vidyavathi, Secretary of Ministry of Tourism
- Timeline for changes
- 2 months
- Initial Focus Areas
- 16 to 20 key locations, including temples and ghats
- Infrastructure Improvements
- Beautification, cleaning, improved infrastructure
- Economic Boost
- Promoting local crafts (Banarasi sarees, wooden toys)
- Tourist Experience enhancement
- Digital audio files for ghat information
