Budget 2026: Sitharaman Boosts Tourism with New Institute, Guide Training, Heritage Drive
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Firstpost•01-02-2026, 12:07
Budget 2026: Sitharaman Boosts Tourism with New Institute, Guide Training, Heritage Drive
- •Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major tourism agenda in Union Budget 2026.
- •A National Institute of Hospitality will be created by upgrading the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology.
- •A pilot scheme will train 10,000 tourist guides across 20 iconic destinations with a 12-week hybrid program.
- •A national digital destination registry will document cultural, spiritual, and heritage sites.
- •Plans include building ecologically sustainable mountain trails and upgrading 15 archaeological sites into major cultural destinations.
Why It Matters: Budget 2026 focuses on boosting tourism through infrastructure, skill development, and heritage promotion.
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