Lucknow, 07 June (HS): Circuit Uttar Pradesh depicts tourism

as a civilisational purpose. With this in mind, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

examined the tourist department's strategy. This connects growth to a cultural

rebirth, employment creation, and worldwide recognition. The Gyan Bharatam

Mission, Naimisharanya, Vindhyachal, and historical museums serve as anchors

for a vision based on Bharat's spiritual and intellectual history.

Uttar Pradesh is transforming the very foundation of tourism. Chief Minister

Yogi Adityanath reviewed the Tourism Department's strategy, and provided a

clear guidance. Tourism is more than just roads and buildings. It represents

cultural rebirth, local prosperity, and international respect. He also remarked

that Uttar Pradesh is more than just a religious hotspot. It reflects India's

cultural consciousness, spiritual tradition, and intellectual legacy. That

single remark reframes the state's tourist ambitions.

The Chief Minister emphasized that tourism must drive the

cultural economy. Local items increase market share, while handicrafts find

clients. Traditional arts, food, and the service industry are all increasing.

Every Mandir town serves as a source of income. Every pilgrim becomes a client

for a local craftsman.

Manuscripts as cultural capital: An assessment that began

with the Gyan Bharatam Mission. This program identifies, preserves, and

digitizes historic texts. More than 13.7 lakh manuscripts have already been

examined, digitized, and saved.The Chief Minister referred to these texts as

precious artifacts. They represent India's civilization, philosophy, science,

and cultural consciousness. He defined digitization as a bridge that ties

future generations to their roots, rather than an archive activity. This is an

example of heritage being used strategically. A nation's memory is lost when

its books disappear. Uttar Pradesh has chosen to remember.

Investment, innovation, and experience: The Chief Minister

also discussed suggested changes to the Tourism Policy-2022. The objective is

to make Uttar Pradesh a major hub for investment, innovation, and

experience-based tourism. New circuits will be developed in the following

months. Neem Karoli Baba Circuit will cater to a rising worldwide fanbase. The

Bundelkhand Fort Circuit would introduce visitors to a hitherto unexplored

area. Additionally, new circuits are being considered. The policy reasoning is

simple: attract investment, generate employment, and provide tourists with

something they cannot get anywhere else. The experience will become the

product.

Honoring national heroes: In Lucknow, the newly opened Naval

Shaurya Vatika and the under-construction INS Gomti Shaurya Museum will tell

the tale of India's maritime history to the young. The two museums will create

a narrative of national pride among Indian adolescents.

The INS Gomti museum will incorporate cutting-edge

technology, interactive displays, and simulators. It will examine the Indian

Navy's history, naval activities, and nautical customs. A young cadet arena

will provide tourists with a sense of discipline in service. The Chief Minister

stated that the project will foster a sense of national duty among young

people.

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum is set to be built in

Agra. The Chief Minister stated that it is a national obligation to continue

the story of national heroes. The museum will represent Shivaji's founding of

Swarajya, his travel to Agra, and his defiance at the court of Aurangzeb. It

will depict his coronation, military leadership, and understanding of good

administration. He also indicated a certain direction. The museum shall

highlight the historical ties between the Maratha Empire and Uttar Pradesh. It

must recognize Ahilyabai Holkar's contribution to the restoration of the Kashi

Vishwanath Mandir.

Naimisharanya and the resurrection of the Vedas: The growth

of Naimisharanya received a lot of attention. The Chief Minister described it

as a living hub of the Indian Vedic knowledge tradition. Its development must

strike a balance between faith, the environment, and modern facilities. Veda

Vigyan Centre is included in the master plan. A Vedaranyam Wellness and Vedic

Theme Park, as well as a Rajghat Riverfront, Mandir complexes, pilgrim lodging,

and an Interpretation Centre, would be built. That Interpretation Centre would

showcase Naimisharanya as the birthplace of the Vedas. Projection mapping,

laser performances, and Dashavatar visualisations will bring the past to life.

The Chief Minister directed that the strategy be progressed in mission mode.

Vindhyachal and Chitrakoot circuits: At Mirzapur-Vindhyachal, an Integrated

Master Plan is being implemented. Maa Vindhyavasini Dham is one of the

country's important Shakti Peeths. The Chief Minister stressed on the plan's

long-term scope. Facilities are being developed to accommodate the numbers

expected until the year 2050. The Trikon Parikrama region will be improved. The

narrative of Mata Sati will be successfully told via partnership with the

private sector. The historic Somnath Mandir in Chitrakoot is still undergoing

conservation efforts.

The Chief Minister described heritage protection as a common

obligation. The original character must survive. Historical authenticity must

last. The common thread that runs across all projects is obvious. When faith

meets commerce, legacy meets technology, a self-sufficient Bharat develops.

Uttar Pradesh is not just seeking visitors; it is also regaining a

civilizational identity and transforming it into riches. Chief Minister Yogi

Adityanath reviewed the new tourist vision during a review meeting.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi