We all think that domestic flights always cost cheaper than flying to international destinations. I mean why would one think that flying to international destinations like Bangkok might cost cheaper than flying to northeast? But that is actually the case today. Go to any portal and check out air ticket prices from Delhi to Bangkok and then to Shillong and you will know. Looking at this situation, the tour operators have urged the government to look into the matter.
Delhi-Bangkok Flights Cheaper Than Flying To Northeast
Given that tickets to overseas locations like Bangkok are less expensive from Delhi than they are for domestic travel, tour operators serving northeast areas of India are concerned about the cost of airline tickets to these states.
Travel firms and hotel owners urged the government to solve this issue during a meeting at the International Tourism Mart, pointing out that flights to places like Shillong cost about ₹14,974 while those from Delhi to Bangkok cost ₹11,470.
According to PTI, tour operators said that the government ought to step in and set a cap on domestic travel prices.
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New Programs For Boosting Tourism
Under a new program, fifteen tourism hotspots in the northeast are being targeted for development. One of the main reasons people travel is for religious reasons, according to an official.
Under SD 2.0, Meghalaya has been given two schemes, Sohra and Shillong, wherein investments of up to ₹50 crore are expected. According to them, the ministry has also approved eight projects totaling ₹256.45 crore for the PRASHAD Scheme’s integrated development of designated pilgrimage sites in the northeastern states.
In addition to stating that there are plans to open a small museum in a portion of the historic old Assembly building in the capital city, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has underlined the importance of utilizing the tourism potential of heritage sites in Shillong and other regions of Meghalaya.
In order to provide top-notch infrastructure and related services for the highway network, including commercial spaces, logistic parks, and traveler amenities like wayside amenities (WSA) in the area, the ministry of tourism has approved the creation of 22 views at a cost of ₹44.44 crore. (As per CNBC TV 18)
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Access To Popular Tourist Destinations
According to them, a large number of the projects approved under the SD 1.0 and PRASHAD schemes have already been finished and dedicated to the public.
As a result, officials stated that 16 airports in the northeast now offer access to popular tourist locations, reflecting a significant growth in air connectivity in recent years. Officials said that 53 tourist routes, of which 10 are only for the northeast, are now operational under the Ministry of Aviation’s RCS-UDAN Scheme.
The northeast presently includes seven states connected by railroads, and rail connections in the area have grown.
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