10.4.3. Developing Connectivity through National and State Highways
Ministry of Tourism, based on the master plan for road connectivity, will engage with
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and State Governments to prioritize and
finalize a timebound program for construction of National Highways or the State
Highways as the case may be, which will be monitored on regular basis.
10.4.4. Last Mile Connectivity
Ministry of Tourism, based on the master plan for road connectivity, will engage with
the State Governments and District Administration, to ensure last mile connectivity
to the tourist destinations. The States will evolve efficient and alternate method for
tax collection or verification instead of stopping the vehicles enroute to avoid long
queues or waiting time.
10.5.
Eco friendly transport
The use of eco-friendly vehicles will be encouraged for travel to and within
destinations. All tourism infrastructure projects will have provision for eco-friendly
transport at the destination.
10.6.
Railways
10.6.1. Railways can be a game changer for tourism
Railways have presence in most parts of the country. Most of the tourist destinations
in the country are connected by rail. Railways is also in the process of connecting
more places especially the strategic locations that also are tourist places with limited
connectivity at present. Indian Railways is working towards promoting tourism in the
country by operating more trains connecting tourists’ destinations and also by
providing an array of products starting from luxury tourist trains to budget catering
tourist trains. The infrastructure on Railways can be leveraged for launching a diverse
range of products and services. Tourism is already an important activity with the
Railways and the scope will be increased by focusing on domestic and international
tourists and by making value-added tourism products especially designed for this
segment. A railway system adapted to the needs of the tourists would be a game
changer.
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