Udaipur, Oct 14 (NationPress) Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasized the necessity for the development of tourist destinations that meet global standards, focusing on both Destination Development and Destination Management.

He made these remarks during a two-day State Tourism Ministers' Meet that commenced in Udaipur, uniting Tourism Ministers and senior officials from all States and Union Territories.

In a message shared on X, Union Minister Shekhawat stated, "Today, I inaugurated the State Tourism Ministers' Meet 2025 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, which gathered Tourism Ministers and senior officials from all States and UTs. This is a collective effort toward achieving the Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodiji’s vision of ‘One State: One Global Destination’."

This meeting signifies a pivotal moment in the evolution of India's tourism sector, in line with the vision outlined in the Union Budget 2025–26 for establishing globally benchmarked destinations through a dual emphasis on Destination Development and Destination Management, he explained.

The Udaipur gathering represented a significant advancement in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'One State: One Global Destination', advocating for the creation of at least one globally benchmarked tourist attraction in each State and UT, as stated in an official announcement.

This initiative mirrors the announcements made in the Union Budget 2025–26, which detailed a dual approach for Destination Development and Destination Management as part of India's tourism reform agenda and the Viksit Bharat roadmap.

The meeting engaged in ongoing consultations among stakeholders, where State/UT Tourism Ministers shared their perspectives on the draft frameworks aimed at the ‘Development of 50 Destinations’ and ‘Providing Performance Linked Incentives’. They highlighted the importance of Private Sector-led Tourism Hub Development and Destination Management using a PLI-based Destination Maturity Model.

The event commenced with introductory comments from Tourism Secretary V. Vidyavathi.

This gathering highlighted the necessity for collaborative efforts among the Centre, States/UTs, and industry stakeholders to achieve the vision of developing destinations that meet global standards.

Over the two days, Tourism Ministers and officials from various regions will present destination concepts aligned with the budget initiatives. Each State/UT will showcase one potential destination for development as a global attraction and share their vision.