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TOURISMTOURISM

IN UTTARAKHANDIN UTTARAKHAND

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CONTENTSCONTENTS

STATISTICS.STATISTICS.

INTRODUCTION.INTRODUCTION.

ECONOMY OF UTTARANCHAL.ECONOMY OF UTTARANCHAL.

TOURISM IS THE KEY DRIVER.TOURISM IS THE KEY DRIVER. NO. OF TOURIST.NO. OF TOURIST.

STRENGTHS.STRENGTHS.

CHALLENGES.CHALLENGES.

STEPS TAKEN BY GOVERNMENT.STEPS TAKEN BY GOVERNMENT. INCENTIVES GIVEN.INCENTIVES GIVEN.

CONCLUSION.CONCLUSION.

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STATISTICS

AREAAREA :53484 SQ KM:53484 SQ KM

CAPITALCAPITAL :DEHRADUN:DEHRADUN

DISTRICTSDISTRICTS :13:13

POPULATIONPOPULATION :84,79,562:84,79,562

LITTERACY RATELITTERACY RATE :65%:65%

GROWTH RATE OF ECONOMY :19.20%GROWTH RATE OF ECONOMY :19.20%

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES :HINDI,KUMAONI ANDOFFICIAL LANGUAGES :HINDI,KUMAONI AND

GARHWALI.GARHWALI.

GOVERNER :SH.SUDARSHANGOVERNER :SH.SUDARSHANAGGARWAL.AGGARWAL.

CHIEF MINISTER :SHRI.N D TIWARI.CHIEF MINISTER :SHRI.N D TIWARI.

TOURISM MINISTER :LT.GEN.G.P.S.RAWAT.TOURISM MINISTER :LT.GEN.G.P.S.RAWAT.

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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

UttaranchalUttaranchal became the 27th state of thebecame the 27th state of theRepublic of India onRepublic of India on NovNovemberember 9,9, 2000.Uttaranchal2000.Uttaranchalbordersborders ChinaChina in the north andin the north and NepalNepal to the east,to the east,while its neighbour states arewhile its neighbour states are HimachalHimachal PradeshPradesh totothe west andthe west and UttarUttar PradeshPradesh in the south.in the south.

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The Provisional capital ofUttaranchal isThe Provisional capital ofUttaranchal is Dehradun.Dehradun.

The High Court of the state is inThe High Court of the state is in nainital.nainital.

The region is traditionally referred to asThe region is traditionally referred to as UttarakhandUttarakhandwhich derives from the Sanskrit for North Country.which derives from the Sanskrit for North Country.

Most of the northern parts of the state are part ofMost of the northern parts of the state are part of

Greater HimalayaGreater Himalaya ranges, covered by the highranges, covered by the highHimalayanHimalayan peaks and glaciers, while the lowerpeaks and glaciers, while the lowerfoothills were densely forested.foothills were densely forested.

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The unique Himalayan ecosystem plays hostThe unique Himalayan ecosystem plays hostto a large number of animals, plants andto a large number of animals, plants and

rare herbs.rare herbs.

Two of India's mightiest rivers, theTwo of India's mightiest rivers, the GangaGangaand theand theYamunaYamuna take birth in the glaciers oftake birth in the glaciers ofUttaranchal.Uttaranchal.

Uttaranchal is comprised ofUttaranchal is comprised oftwotwo regions, theregions, thewestern half known aswestern half known as GarhwalGarhwal and theand theeastern region going by the name ofeastern region going by the name ofKumaonKumaon..

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Following are the main contributorsFollowing are the main contributors

to the economy of uttaranchalto the economy of uttaranchal::

1.1. Agriculture.Agriculture.

2. Floriculture2. Floriculture

3.

Horticulture.

3.

Horticulture.

4. Tourism.4. Tourism.

5. Hydro power.5. Hydro power.

6. Forest products6. Forest products--

Herbs & spices.Herbs & spices.7. Minerals.7. Minerals.

8. Education.8. Education.

9. Medical and health care.9. Medical and health care.

10. Entertainment industry.10. Entertainment industry.

11. Biotechnology.11. Biotechnology.

12. Information Technology.12. Information Technology.

13. Traditional industries.13. Traditional industries.

14. Handlooms.14. Handlooms.

15.Handicrafts

.15.Handicrafts

.

16. Wool based industries.16. Wool based industries.

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Around 43% of the State's GDP comes from theservices sector, making the State a service orientedeconomy.The agricultural and industrial sectorscontribute around 33% and 24 % respt.

24%

43%

33%

AGRICULTURE

SERVICE

SECTOR

INDUSTRIAL

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Tourism is the Key DriverTourism is the Key Driver

Tourism is the key Driver of the economy due to:Tourism is the key Driver of the economy due to:

Religious placesReligious places Beautiful landscapeBeautiful landscape

Trekking trailsTrekking trails

National parksNational parks

Mountain peaksMountain peaks

Historical and archeological sitesHistorical and archeological sites

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NO. OF TOURISTSNO. OF TOURISTS

In 2004In 2004--05, Uttaranchal attracted05, Uttaranchal attracted 1.4 crore1.4 crore tourists,tourists,includingincluding $75,000$75,000--payingpaying tourists.tourists.

In 2005-2006, it aimed to host1.50 crore, includingabout a lakh foreigners.

The revenue generated last year was aboutThe revenue generated last year was aboutRs 3,000Rs 3,000

crore.crore.

An annual growth of aroundAn annual growth of around 20 %20 % has been seen.has been seen.

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InIn 20052005--20062006, 6,70,000 pilgrims visited, 6,70,000 pilgrims visited BadrinathBadrinathresulting in an income ofresulting in an income ofRs.fiveRs.five Crore .Crore .

About4,80,000 pilgrims reachedAbout4,80,000 pilgrims reached KedarnathKedarnathresulting in an income ofresulting in an income ofRs.twoRs.two Crore.Crore.

DuringA

pril-June 2004-05,U

ttaranchal attracted65.11 lakh of tourists.About 29.97 lakh touristsvisited Hardwar.

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Over

Over 30,00030,000 foreign tourists visitedforeign tourists visited

Rishikesh

Rishikesh andandits adjoiningits adjoining TehriTehri andand KotdwarKotdwar inin 2005.2005.

HardwarHardwar gotgot1362413624,, DehraDunDehraDun 1201212012 andand NainitalNainital

67896789 foreign guests.foreign guests.

Uttaranchal attracts western tourist for a combo ofUttaranchal attracts western tourist for a combo ofadventureadventure andand spiritualityspirituality..

Uttaranchal is especially a desired destinationUttaranchal is especially a desired destination

amongamong AmericansAmericans,, BritishBritish,, GermansGermans andand AustraliansAustralians..

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Number of Foreign Tourists in last 6 years.Number of Foreign Tourists in last 6 years.

YearYear ForeignForeigntourists.tourists.

20062006-- 1,00,0001,00,00020052005-- 92,74492,74420042004-- 74,76174,76120032003-- 63,49963,49920022002-- 55,97455,974

20012001-- 54,70154,701

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STRENGTHSTRENGTH

Himalayas with Snow clad Peaks :Himalayas with Snow clad Peaks :

Nanda Devi,Trishul.Nanda Devi,Trishul.

Diverse Adventure sports:Diverse Adventure sports:Mountaineering,Trekking,Skiing, River rafting,Mountaineering,Trekking,Skiing, River rafting,

Angling, Aero Sports etc .Angling, Aero Sports etc .

Wild Life, National Parks, Sanctuaries:Wild Life, National Parks, Sanctuaries:Jim Corbett, Rajaji, Nanda Devi BioJim Corbett, Rajaji, Nanda Devi Bio--Sphere,Sphere,

Valley of FlowersValley of Flowers

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Famous Hill Resorts :Famous Hill Resorts :

Nainital, Mussoorie, Ranikhet, Almora, Kasauni etc.Nainital, Mussoorie, Ranikhet, Almora, Kasauni etc.

Pilgrim Circuit with famous destinations like :Pilgrim Circuit with famous destinations like :Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri,Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri,HemkundSahib, Rishikesh, Haridwar .HemkundSahib, Rishikesh, Haridwar .

Fairs & FestivalsFairs & Festivals likelike

Kumbh Mela etc.Kumbh Mela etc.

Well established Network of BudgetTouristWell established Network of BudgetTouristaccommodation throughaccommodation through KMVN, GMVN.KMVN, GMVN.

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CHALLENGESCHALLENGES

Augmentation of Infrastructure Facilities.Augmentation of Infrastructure Facilities.

inter/Year Round Tourism.inter/Year Round Tourism.

Target Group Oriented Tourism DevelopmentTarget Group Oriented Tourism Development ..

Development of newTourist Destinations.Development of newTourist Destinations.

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Promotion of Tourism Oriented HandicraftsPromotion of Tourism Oriented Handicrafts

Industry and Cuisine.Industry and Cuisine.

Publicity and Tourism Marketing.Publicity and Tourism Marketing.

Human Resources Development .Human Resources Development .

Tourism Administration and Management.Tourism Administration and Management.

Private Sector Participation.Private Sector Participation.

Action Plan.Action Plan.

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STEPSTAKEN BY GOVERNMENTSTEPSTAKEN BY GOVERNMENT

spend around Rs 100 crore every year for the nextspend around Rs 100 crore every year for the next3 years on the creation of tourism3 years on the creation of tourism infrastructureinfrastructure

private sector investment ofRs 3,000 crore in thesector over the next 3 -5 years

focuses on circuittourism and destination tourism.

working on co-ordination and synergy of the

Kumanon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) andGarhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN)

An advertisement and branding corpus ofRs 5crore for 2005-06 to promote the State as "SimplyHeaven."

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INCENTIVESINCENTIVES

Exemption of luxury tax for 5 years .

exemption of entertainment tax for 5 years .

100% exemption of entertainment for 3 years formultiplex projects.

A capital investment subsidy of15 per cent up to amax. ofRs 30 lakh .

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A one-time capital grant of10 per cent of the totalprincipal loan taken from designated financialinstitutions or up to

Rs 2

5lakh for one-star,

Rs 50 lakh for two-star,

Rs 75 lakh for three-star,

heritage category hotel projects.

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CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

TourismTourism in Uttaranchal is a growing industry as thisin Uttaranchal is a growing industry as thisplace offer everything from Wild life and natureplace offer everything from Wild life and naturetours to Pilgrimage and Adventure Tourism.tours to Pilgrimage and Adventure Tourism.

ItIt is sure that if all the strengths,assets,incentivesis sure that if all the strengths,assets,incentivesprovided are utilized efficiently and steps are takenprovided are utilized efficiently and steps are takento overcome all the challenges, Tourism will soonto overcome all the challenges, Tourism will soonbecome main contributor of economy ofbecome main contributor of economy ofUttaranchal.Uttaranchal.

UttarakhandUttarakhand state got the prestigious Nationalstate got the prestigious NationalTourism AwardTourism Award inin Oct.2003.Oct.2003.

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THANKSTHANKS