Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday laid emphasis on associating local youths with tourism, saying this will give a major boost to development prospects.
He was speaking at the inaugural function of Uttar Pradesh Travel Mart-2019.
The chief minister said if the tourists are connected with activities in the place they are visiting, then there will be a spurt in development and employment opportunities.
Referring to Dudhwa National Park, Adityanath said, "There are many centres, which along with tourist spots, are also associated with wildlife. Be it Sonbhadra, Bundelkhand or Terai area. Tour operators can play a vital role in connecting the tourists with wildlife activities."
Speaking about air and road connectivity, he said, "The road and air connectivity in the state has improved compared to previous years. The work on building 11 new airports, including the international airport at Jewar, has also been expedited."