NEW DELHI: Delhi should be seen as a tourist destination rather than a transit hub, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday.
While attending a tourism stakeholders conference, she said Delhi, as the national capital, has unique features.
“We are trying to positively rebrand Delhi in the tourism sector so that tourists see this city as a destination and enjoy its unique features, not just as a transit point,” the CM said.
She said, “In Delhi, there are several historical monuments and attractions that tourists want to see. People want to see the Parliament, Rashtrapati Bhawan, and other spots.”
The Chief Minister said in the past year, the Delhi government has taken several steps to improve the tourism ecosystem, including the Delhi Film Festival, the development of a Delhi Tourism Board and the implementation of a robust information system at prominent locations across the city.
“Delhi has cultural diversity; one can find people from different states and identities. Tourists can find cultural spots, temples, food and handicrafts in Delhi,” the chief minister said.
Gupta also praised Delhi’s food. “The taste you get in Delhi, you cannot find anywhere else, I challenge that,” the Chief Minister said.
Tourism Minister Kapila Mishra, who also attended the conference, said the government plans a single-window clearance for film shooting in the national capital.
Officials told to act swiftly on public complaints
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday directed government officials to ensure a time-bound resolution to the grievances of residents of Shalimar Bagh assembly constituency. Gupta took part in a ‘Jan Sunwai’ program and personally heard grievances, complaints and suggestions from residents of her constituency