India’s first private train has been flagged off from Coimbatore under the Bharat Gaurav scheme.
The train will cover several historical sites on the route, giving passengers an insight into the country’s cultural heritage.
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Bharat Gaurav Scheme:
Under this scheme launched in November 2021, now a third section will be set up for tourism in trains. Till now the railways had a passenger section and a goods section.
These are not regular trains which will run according to a timetable but will be operated on the lines of Ramayana Express run by IRCTC.
It was announced under theme based tourist circuit trains. These trains will be run by both private partners and IRCTC in a theme based circuit.
By Theme Based Tourism (Circuit) Railways means those trains like Guru Kripa which are operated to all the places related to Guru Nanak or Ramayana themed trains are operated to the places related to Lord Ram.
One can apply to societies, trusts, consortiums and even state governments for acquisition of these trains and they can be operated on theme based special tourist circuits.
The service provider will provide all-inclusive packages to the tourists including train travel, hotel/resting place, sightseeing arrangement, historical/heritage sightseeing, tour guide etc.
Benefits of the plan : The Hindu Analysis
These trains will help the people of India and the world to realize the vision of India’s rich cultural heritage and grand historical sites.
It will also help in tapping India’s vast tourism potential.
Other Related Schemes:
Swadesh Darshan Scheme : The Hindu Analysis
Swadesh Darshan, a central sector scheme was launched in the year 2014-15 for integrated development of theme-based tourist circuits in the country.
Prasad Scheme : The Hindu Analysis
The ‘National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Promotion Campaign’ (PRASAD) was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the year 2014-15 with the objective of holistic development of identified pilgrimage sites.
Buddhist Conference : The Hindu Analysis
It is held every alternate year with the aim of promoting India as a Buddhist destination and major markets around the world.
Dekho Apna Desh Initiative : The Hindu Analysis
It is an initiative to encourage citizens to travel widely within the country and explore the unique things of India to enable the development of domestic tourism facilities and infrastructure in tourist destinations in the country.
Status of Tourism in India : The Hindu Analysis
Tourism in India is important for the country’s economy and is growing rapidly.
According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, the contribution of the travel and tourism industry to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) stood at US$ 121.9 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach US$ 512 billion by the year 2028.
In India, the industry’s direct contribution to GDP is expected to register an annual growth rate of 10.35% between 2019 and 2028.
Also, the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2019 ranked India 34th out of 140 countries overall, reflecting India’s efforts to improve the sector.
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