- These include the establishment of an International Yoga and Wellness Centre in Baghpat, expansion of the world-class Temple Museum in Ayodhya and the UP Adheenasth Paryatan Seva Niyamawali 2025.
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- UP Adheenasth Paryatan Seva Niyamawali 2025: It is a new set of rules aimed at strengthening administrative capacity and enhancing tourism services across the state.
- As per the new Rules 2025, posts in the subordinate tourism service cadre will now be filled through both direct recruitment and promotion.
- The rules define qualifications and roles for key posts, including Publication Officers, District or Deputy Tourism Officers and Tourism Information Officers.
- The post of Publication Officer will be filled through direct recruitment by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission, while the post of Tourism Information Officer will be filled through direct recruitment by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission.
- The post of Assistant District Tourism Officer (at par with Zila Paryatan Adhikari) will be filled through a combination of direct recruitment and promotion.
- International Yoga and Wellness Centre in Baghpat:
- Area: It spans across 70.885 hectares.
- It will be a public-private partnership (PPP) venture.
- Objective: It aims to promote India’s rich yoga heritage and attract health-conscious tourists from across the globe.
- By integrating yoga, wellness, and spirituality, the centre offers an immersive experience that makes it an essential destination for anyone seeking holistic well-being.
- The centre will offer mental, spiritual, and physical health benefits while showcasing the science of yoga to global visitors.
- Ayodhya temple museum expansion
- It is planned to be constructed in Manjha Jamtara village, Ayodhya.
- Objective: To highlight the architecture, history, and cultural heritage of temples from around the world.
- Allocated Area: It has now been expanded to 52.102 acres, up from the earlier provision of 25 acres of land.
- Public Private Partnership: Tata Sons has proposed to develop and operate the state-of-the-art museum using its CSR funds.
- For implementation Section 8 (non-profit) company will be established under the Companies Act, 2013, with representation from the Government of India and the UP government.
- Project Layout: It is planned to be built in heritage-inspired Dravidian-style architecture and will feature a rich library along with various modern facilities, aiming to offer tourists a unique experience while giving students access to diverse knowledge resources.
