Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi and discussed various projects related to tourism. During the meeting, he discussed ways to promote tourism in Haryana and preserve the states rich cultural heritage, to establish the state as a prominent tourist destination on the global map. Saini said that the State Government organises the International Gita Mahotsav every year to spread the message of karma delivered by Lord Krishna to the world. During the event, a crafts Mela and cultural programmes are held, attracting a large number of international artists and artisans, thereby fostering cultural exchange, he said. He emphasised that the International Gita Mahotsav is a major platform for establishing Haryana as a unique spiritual tourism destination with high potential to attract global tourists. To achieve this vision, active support from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is essential. He urged the Central Government to provide financial assistance for organising the Gita Mahotsav on a grand scale, so that Haryana can emerge as a key pilgrimage destination on the global map. To transform Haryana into a global tourism hotspot, tSaini said that the State Government has taken a series of ambitious projects that promise to boost the economy, create jobs, and put the State firmly on the international map. From building a world-class Disneyland in the heart of Delhi-NCR region to expanding the scale of the International Gita Mahotsav, the Chief Minister said that the Government has taken to become a hub of cultural celebration and spiritual heritage. Additionally, to establish the state as a global destination for pilgrimage, a proposal has been made to organize three Melas every year at Surajkund and to celebrate the International Gita Mahotsav on a larger scale, with a request for financial assistance from the Central Government. Saini said that Disneyland in Haryana, particularly in the Delhi-NCR area, will be a game-changing project. This entertainment hub will bring economic, cultural, and social benefits not only to the state but to the country as a whole, he said.

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