West Bengal Leads India with Top Certified Tourist Guides

West Bengal boasts the highest number of certified tourist guides in India, with 1,022 professionals accredited. The state focuses on boosting tourism in Purulia, a district once distressed by Maoist activities. Efforts include infrastructural support for private tourism entities and the formation of the Purulia Tourism Development Council.

In a statement to the Assembly, West Bengal Tourism Minister Indranil Sen proudly announced that the state now has the highest number of certified tourist guides in India, with 1,022 guides accredited under the state's Tourist Guide Certification Scheme.

The minister highlighted various initiatives aimed at revitalizing tourism in Purulia, a district once marred by Maoist violence. He noted that tourists are currently flocking to the area's lush forests and tranquil hills.

Sen emphasized the state's commitment to supporting private tourism ventures and revealed the creation of the Purulia Tourism Development Council to facilitate travel promotion and tourist influx, highlighting the newfound peace and security in the area.

(With inputs from agencies.)