New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Tourism department and said that it has taken several steps to improve tourism across the nation with the help of which in 2019, India had jumped to 34th spot.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur Tourism department is developing tourist circuits based on 15 different themes under the Swadesh Darshan programme. These circuits will help the development of tourism and employment opportunities across regions. We have taken several steps to improve tourism across the nation. India was placed 65th on Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index. Till 2019, it has jumped to 34th spot.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIndia has opened up 120 mountain peaks for trekking. To ensure a hassle-free experience to tourists, programmes have been started to train guides. This has also generated a huge number of employment opportunities,\u201d he said.
\nThe Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of Shree Parvati Temple during the event.<\/p>\n
Rejuvenation of this holy pilgrimage<\/p>\n
Speaking at the inaugural event of various projects in Somnath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, \u201cI am fortunate that as the Chairman of the Somnath Temple Trust, I got the opportunity to serve this holy place. Today, we all are witnessing the rejuvenation of this holy pilgrimage.\u201d Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple projects in Gujarat\u2019s Somnath Temple through video conferencing.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to find new opportunities in religious tourism. The local economy has a deep connection with pilgrimage. With the rejuvenation of this holy pilgrimage, new job opportunities will be created and the divinity of the place will also increase.\u201d<\/p>\n
Several attempts were made to destroy Somnath temple <\/p>\n
\u201cThe Somnath Exhibition Gallery has also been inaugurated. This will ensure the future generations will remain connected with our traditions and heritage,\u201d PM Modi said.<\/p>\n
Taking about the history of the temple, he said: \u201cSomnath temple has been broken several times over centuries and attempts have been made to destroy the sculptures as well. However, it stood the test of time again and again.\u201d<\/p>\n
The projects inaugurated include the Somnath Promenade, Somnath Exhibition Centre and the reconstructed temple precinct of Old (Juna) Somnath.<\/p>\n
Bharat Jodo Andolan<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I talk about Bharat Jodo Andolan (unite India movement), it is not just about geographical and ideological connection, but an oath to create a new India with the legacy of our history. Ram Temple is being developed as a strong pillar of our new India,\u201d PM Modi said.<\/p>\n
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Tourism Shripad Naik, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and BJP\u2019s veteran leader LK Advani were also present at the event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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