It is still early days, but the sweeping victory of Narendra Modi in the recent Indian election could lead to something of a revolution for travellers to a country notorious for its potholed roads, Raj-era railways, complicated visa procedures – and standards of hygiene that leave a lot to be desired.
The business-focused Mr Modi has made it clear that he wants tourism to be a significant growth area for India – and that there is much to be done to make it a more attractive, cleaner and less stress-filled proposition for travellers.
In his time as chief of Gujurat state, he introduced a measures aimed at encouraging more visitors, and this is something he now wants to repeat on the national level. In the two weeks since taking power in Delhi, he has appointed a minister of tourism and has announced plans for a programme of renewal and revival of Varanasi, the sacred Hindu city in which he has his own parliamentary seat and which is a major draw for pilgrims and tourists alike.
In the past he has said that India’s ageing railways should be brought into the 21st century with the introduction of a number of routes designed for Japanese-style “bullet” trains. Full story...
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The business-focused Mr Modi has made it clear that he wants tourism to be a significant growth area for India – and that there is much to be done to make it a more attractive, cleaner and less stress-filled proposition for travellers.
In his time as chief of Gujurat state, he introduced a measures aimed at encouraging more visitors, and this is something he now wants to repeat on the national level. In the two weeks since taking power in Delhi, he has appointed a minister of tourism and has announced plans for a programme of renewal and revival of Varanasi, the sacred Hindu city in which he has his own parliamentary seat and which is a major draw for pilgrims and tourists alike.
In the past he has said that India’s ageing railways should be brought into the 21st century with the introduction of a number of routes designed for Japanese-style “bullet” trains. Full story...
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