Dhami Government proposes Spiritual SEZ Model aimed at boosting wellness tourism, preserving culture and improving livelihoods as Uttarakhand targets global spiritual status.

In addition to guaranteeing the comprehensive development of significant pilgrimage sites and their environs, Dhami, who presided over a high-level meeting at his home, stated that the proposed Spiritual SEZ Model

would prioritize the preservation of the state’s religious, cultural, and natural heritage. In addition to providing local youngsters with new work and self-employment opportunities, the project would significantly strengthen the state’s economy. According to him, the departments need to start working on the plan this fiscal year.

In addition, the zones would support areas that contribute to Uttarakhand’s spiritual identity, including as yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, naturopathy, indigenous handicrafts, mountain products, and cultural events, officials said.

According to Dhami, the project would enhance the state’s tourism industry and solidify its reputation as the “spiritual capital.” He emphasized the necessity of upgrading winter travel plans, pointing out that in order to draw in more tourists, winter locations must extend their infrastructure in addition to boosting travel, lodging, transit, and security.

He also urged the state to aggressively market its tourism potential utilizing both conventional and contemporary channels, both domestically and internationally.

The chief minister stated that the overall goal is to protect Uttarakhand’s natural and spiritual heritage while promoting tourism, raising the standard of living for locals, and ensuring sustainable development.

He gave officials instructions to create a specific implementation plan and guarantee careful oversight throughout the entire process.

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The conference was virtually attended by Satpal Maharaj, the minister of tourism. Among the other high-ranking officials who attended the meeting were principal secretary R.K. Sudhanshu, chief secretary Anand Bardhan, and head of the Badri-Kedar Temple Committee Hemant Dwivedi.

In his remarks at the statehood silver jubilee celebrations in Dehradun on November 9, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that Uttarakhand has the potential to become the world’s spiritual capital because of its rich spiritual heritage and rising popularity in yoga, ayurveda, and wellness travel. “Uttarakhand is a spiritual state. Uttarakhand has the potential to become the global spiritual capital if it so chooses. He stated that the state may link its yoga and wellness facilities to the worldwide wellness tourism network.

In the last 25 years, Uttarakhand has made significant strides in the development of ayurveda, yoga, and herbal remedies, according to PM Modi. He continued, “A comprehensive package for establishing yoga and wellness centers at the assembly segment level should now be framed at the policy level to attract tourists and pilgrims from across the world.”