Budget 2026: Tourism Gets Massive Boost with Rail Corridors, New Hospitality Institute
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CNBC TV18•01-02-2026, 14:46
Budget 2026: Tourism Gets Massive Boost with Rail Corridors, New Hospitality Institute
- •Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced seven high-speed rail corridors connecting major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Varanasi, and Siliguri.
- •A pilot scheme will upskill 10,000 guides at 20 iconic tourist sites with 12-week hybrid training in collaboration with IIMs.
- •The existing National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology will be upgraded to a National Institute of Hospitality.
- •15 archaeological sites, including Lothal and Dholavira, will be developed, alongside a 'National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid' for digital documentation.
- •New initiatives include ecologically sustainable hiking trails, tourism boost for Purvodaya and North-Eastern states, and a renewed policy push for seaplanes.
Why It Matters: Budget 2026 significantly boosts tourism infrastructure, skill development, and connectivity across India.
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