India, April 11 -- Gautam Budh Nagar administration is exploring a plan to combine tourism with short-term community service as part of Uttar Pradesh's long-term "@2047" development vision, officials said on Friday.

The proposal allows visitors to participate in social activities during their stay such as teaching children in villages, helping local artisans, plantation drives and cleanliness campaigns, officials said.

Officials said a digital platform - tentatively titled 'Serve and See India' - will be developed for domestic and international tourists to choose and register for the activities.

"The district has significant potential in cultural tourism, emerging technologies and infrastructure. If planned effectively, these sectors c...