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landlocked.
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The land of Rama and Krishna, one born and brought
India
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which is not so well developed, the central zone, the hills
Yamuna, merges with the Ganga from the right side while
its tributaries on the left are the Gomti, the river which
enters the historic city of Agra which was once the capital
the wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal, and then the
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Yamuna itself merges with the Ganga at Allahabad. The
emerged from its soil. From nearby Bihar, the great figure
'four l i o n s ' capital on it. Only three of the four lions are
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t r i u m p h s ' , something to which the Indian state itself has to
live up to.
Himalayan region, and both hot and cold in the rest of the
even more in the plains. June is both hot and humid until
region but are sparse in the rest of the state. As against the
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17.41 per cent. In two areas, Ballia and Ghazipur, both in
boars, sambhar and barking deer rhinos and wild sheep and
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National Park, which is a major tourist attraction, covers
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The empire of Chandra Gupta Maurya extended nearly
Uttar Pradesh, and it was during this time that culture and
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After Babar's death (1530), his son Humayun lost the
thereafter.
administration.
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architecture. It was during his reign that the classical
well as the Jama Masjid and Moti Mahal. During his later
during his reign that the Mughal Empire reached its peak
amazing pace.
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hills, valleys, rivers and vast plains. Viewed as the largest
this state of the Taj and the Ganga. Agra itself receives
interests.
around the Ganga that the ancient cities and towns sprang
up.
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impact on the economic development of the state. In order
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scope for breath taking adventure and sports; trekking,
culture.
P r e s e n t S c e n a r i o of U.P. T o u r i s m
According to an estimate one foreign tourist from every
three and one from every four domestic tourists visits Uttar
Pradesh. It is estimated that in 1998 about 846.55 lakh domestic
tourist and 7.83 lakh foreign tourist visited Uttar Pradesh which
was 10 per cent more as compared to those in the preceding
year.
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tourists, in the current new millennium year foreign
tourists 30 lakh and domestic tourists 10 crore.
Since long Uttar Pradesh due to its unique
geographical location has been the centre attraction for
tourists. The trend of tourist growth is given in the table
below:
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There has been a steady increase in the number of
under:
and domestic;
and recreation;
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4. To earn income including foreign exchange;
international tourists;
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U.P. Tourism Policy Redefined
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh announced a new
residential areas.
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• Free lease of Government land adjoining hotels and
period of 5 years.
District level.
Chief Secretary.
approved projects.
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• Area Development Funds to be set up for major tourism
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• Provision of additional employment to 5 lakh persons
Antenna
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exemption from entertainment tax to ail existing and
rationalised.
NRIs.
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locales, diverse cuisines, traditional attire, village life
bodies.
Varanasi.
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• A special "Research Cell" and a "Mahotasav Cell" will
of festivals.
foreign countries.
electronic media.
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Measures to setup UP Tourism
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namely Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Chandigarh,
Ahmedabad.
available to them.
elements.
website.
pilgrimage.
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launched to popularise Uttar Pradesh Tourism products
including Doordarshan.
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Uttar Pradesh Tourism has launched its website and is
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life. The programme is designed for the benefit of
domestic tourists.
Kushinagar, Kapilvastu).
sector.
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were held at New Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi, Chandigarh,
travel trade.
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On occasion of The Millennium Year, celebrations
Haridwar etc.
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12 year, was organized in 2000. This attracted a large
number of tourists.
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Schemes to develop Patan Bird Sanctuary near Agra
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Under the Buddhist Circuit plan, development of
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fruitful investment. This is a progressive approach and
all your fatigue. The jiffy room service makes one feel like
Baithaks. The vintage of bars have the toast that suits ones
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card that doesn't make a dent in ones wallet. Just look at
Break' will fit the bill. So, make a detour to Uttar Pradesh,
understanding.
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The socio cultural attractions of Uttar Pradesh are
archaeological interest.
Young girls and boys come to the state from all over India
and abroad to learn the art from the great masters. The
amateur artists for nine nights and on the tenth day the tall
works follows
life into cold stone, wood and metal. Along side the much
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famed marble inlay creations one will also find on display
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Bateshwar Fair, Kailash Fair (Agra), Deva Mela at
earthen pots over slow heat. You can relish the richness of
experors.
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public sector. However, with the fast changing economic
Pradesh.
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Railway, road and river transport development are
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number of tourists in Agra, Varanasi and Lucknow, special
contemplated.
M o d e of F i n a n c e for I n f r a s t r u c t u r e D e v e l o p m e n t
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a cost sharing basis. The state Governments generally meet
material.
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the State Government. The balance 60 per cent has to be
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The State Government desirous of availing central
documents
be.
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(iv) A certificate to the effect that the developed piece of
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certificates in respect of the funds already released. The
project.
P r o j e c t s r e l a t e d to T r a n s p o r t A c t i v i t y
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Lucknow and Kanpur, the department has embarked on
implementation.
hereunder:
Lucknow
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Light Rail System from Sarojni Nagar to Telco
Kanpur
infrastructure;
Department
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undertaking NIC to implement the project in the transport
immediately.
subsidiary of NIC.
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area, which is important in view of the growing
agencies.
Inland W a t e r T r a n s p o r t
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through the IWT is also shared by the Central Inland
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Simultaneously, the UP IWT Rules had framed under
(STRAP)
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• To promote and establish a scientific and modern
of road transport.
and research.
transport organisations
subjects.
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The Detailed Project Report (DPR) of STRAP has
STRAP.
Bus T e r m i n a l A u t h o r i t y ( B T A )
crores.
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In view of the lack of passenger amenities in the
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Your Roots" in which the Department on receiving
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It is anticipated that they cherish a desire to visit the
taken its roots deeply among the NRIs, British and others,
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information the Uttar Pradesh tourism immediately did the
Chapter Four.
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