LUCKNOW, March 25 -- Over the past nine years under the leadership of Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh's tourism sector has transitioned from a "graveyard economy" to a "temple economy."
Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh, while addressing a press conference at Lok Bhavan, highlighted the achievements of Yogi government, stating that this transformation reflects not just a change in mindset but also a shift in governance priorities.
He said, "Before 2017, a significant portion of the state budget was spent on building boundary walls for graveyards, whereas under the current government, the focus has shifted to developing pilgrimage sites, religious corridors, cultural routes, and tourism infrastructure." This change has linked the p...