Number of historical sites and monuments will soon be handed over to the private players for their better management.
The union government has agreed to give management rights on lease to the private sector, which will allow them to move on their own business model, this has been stated by the tourism ministry.
Amitabh Kant, joint secretary, ministry of tourism said
Private sector can come in a big way in managing historical sites, monuments and religious places. But they must have a business model on the basis of which they can manage it on their own.
Kant was addressing the delegates at the “Annual Tourism Summit” on Monday.
He emphasized that private sector is required to play a greater role in the management of tourist destinations while the government is ready to make huge capital investment in this sector. However, he also expressed his deep concern about the failures of private players in the management of tourism destinations in the past.
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Via: newkerala
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Finally government is delegating some responsibilities to the private sector, with this decision, not only the work will be done in more efficient manner, but also it will ease the pressure on government. Now let us hope that the private sector will able to do it effectively.