West Bengal has secured tourism investment commitments exceeding ₹12,500 crore and plans to unveil a new tourism industrial policy after the Puja holidays, Dr Shankar Ghosh, Tourism Minister, West Bengal, announced at the 69th TAAI Convention. Ghosh said the policy had been prepared and submitted to the Cabinet, with priorities including investment, revenue generation, and employment. He also said the Centre had assured support for developing two global tourism destinations in the state, with Darjeeling and the Sundarbans being positioned for the initiative. The proposed policy and destination development plans are expected to create opportunities for private investors and tourism businesses across infrastructure, hospitality, and destination promotion.
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