Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister holds review meeting with senior officials of the department
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, November 4-
Punjab’s cabinet minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, has issued directives to the senior officials of the department to elevate Punjab’s tourism sector to an international level. During a review meeting Sond highlighted that Punjab has vast potential in tourism, and a policy to encourage tourism beyond the religious sector should be developed soon.
He mentioned that “village tourism” in Punjab could be further promoted. Additionally, efforts could be made to encourage tourism around various festivals and fairs across different regions. Sond suggested that the ‘Bed and Breakfast’ scheme, aimed at providing experiences of rural Punjab, should be promoted more widely. He pointed out that Punjab’s cuisine is renowned worldwide, and several cities offer a delightful taste experience. Therefore, possibilities in the “food tourism” sector should also be explored.
Sond further added that Punjab’s festivals and fairs hold a unique place in the social sphere. He directed officials to devise a plan for celebrating Punjab’s major festivals and fairs on a larger scale to attract more tourists to the state.