During the event, CM Sharma highlighted that Rajasthan is known for its rich cultural heritage, historic landmarks and scenic beauty…reports Asian Lite News
Continuing his investor outreach in United Kingdom for Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit to be held from December 9 to 11 in Jaipur, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that “every third tourist that visits India, visits Rajasthan.”
At the Rising Rajasthan Tourism Meet held at the Taj Hotel in London on Saturday, Sharma addressed a gathering of tourism professionals, investors, and enthusiasts from across the UK, inviting them for the summit.
During the event, CM Sharma highlighted that Rajasthan is known for its rich cultural heritage, historic landmarks and scenic beauty.
“Tourism industry not only plays important role in India’s economy but also essential globally. Every third tourist that visits India visits Rajasthan as any traveller feels incomplete if he doesn’t visit the state. Rajasthan is not only known for its tourism, but also for its historical and cultural heritage,” CM Sharma said.
Rajasthan CM informed that for FY 2022/23 Rajasthan welcomed 180 million domestic tourists, 65 per cent more than FY 2021/22.
“Today Rajasthan is a shining star in tourism. Rajasthan tourism industry has important contribution in state’s GDP. In Financial Year 22/23 Rajasthan welcomed 180 million domestic tourists, which is 65 per cent more than previous year. This reflects that the attraction and opportunities in tourism are increasing.” CM Sharma said.
Sharma invited investors to invest in Rajasthan tourism industry.
“Rajasthan has become centre of attractions not only for tourism but for investors as well. Every year tourist from UK come to our state.Between December and January, we have to make extra arrangements in hotels of Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bharatpur, Udaipur for the tourists.” CM Sharma said.
“I invite you to invest in Rajasthan’s tourism industry. Rajasthan with its cultural heritage and natural beauty and global connectivity is an ideal place for your investment. Rajasthan is full of possibilities,” CM Sharma added.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma is currently in UK in an outreach effort for the Rising Rajasthan Global Summit that is to be held form December 9 to 11 in Jaipur.
The summit will feature plenary sessions on key sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, education, auto and EVs, infrastructure, tourism, and startups.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on meeting with United Kingdom investors for the Rising Rajasthan Global Summit said tourism possibilities in the state were discussed.
Diya Kumari is part of the Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma-led delegation which met investors in London and discussed tourism possibilities as part of state government’s investment outreach efforts for Rising Rajasthan Global Summit in December.
The Rajasthan government will be hosting the Summit from 9 to 11th December in the capital city, Jaipur. CM Sharma is in UK to reach out to the investors for the summit.
Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari, who attended the meeting, told ANI that the government hopes to enhance tourism in the state.
“I want to thank our Chief Minister. Today we had a meeting where we met a lot of people related to the tourism industry and potential investors. We talked to them about the tourism possibilities in Rajasthan. The discussion was very good. We hope that after this visit we will get a lot of tourists coming to Rajasthan,” Diya Kumari said.
Deputy CM Diya Kumari mentioned that the tourism industry is the second largest industry in the state. She asserted that the Rajasthan government is continuously working to increase the sector.
“Tourism is the second largest industry in Rajasthan which is 12%. We hope that it will increase by 50% in the next 4 to 5 years. Soon we are going to launch a tourism policy.” Diya Kumari said.
CM Sharma also met Hugh McGuire, Senior Scientific Adviser, UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). They discussed on NICE’s work in healthcare, including supporting clinicians in providing high-quality care through practical guidance, independent evaluation of new health technologies, and promoting innovation to improve patient outcomes while ensuring value for taxpayers.
They also discussed possible collaboration in developing healthcare guidelines and introducing innovative health technologies in the state.
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