India, June 5 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said tourism development in the State should not be restricted to building infrastructure alone, it must result in cultural renaissance, employment generation, local economic growth and global recognition.

Reviewing the functioning of the Tourism Department at a meeting with officials, the chief minister said Uttar Pradesh is not only a centre of faith but also a representative of India's cultural consciousness, spiritual traditions and knowledge heritage.

"Tourism development in the state should be linked with cultural renaissance, employment generation, local economic growth and global recognition, rather than being confined to infrastructure creation alone," he...