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Maharashtra's Tourism Policy

The Maharashtra Tourism Policy outlines the state’s strategy for Maharashtra state tourism. It was released in the year 2016. It is under the Directorate of Maharashtra Tourism Department. It focuses on tourism as a priority sector. It has the potential to generate employment and economic development in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra is the third largest State of India, both in area & population. Nestled in the Western Ghats & the Sahyadri mountain range are several hill stations and water reservoirs with semi-evergreen and deciduous forests.  The Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, with its dense forests, is home to several wild life sanctuaries and nature parks.  Thus all the three regions of Maharashtra offer considerable tourism potential.

Currently, Maharashtra Tourism contributes around 9% of the total Maharashtra GDP. The policy aims to create a conducive environment for investments and infrastructure. 

Create a three-tier institutional Government mechanism – Create a committee under the chairmanship of the Principal Secretary of Tourism which Focuses on implementation of Maharashtra Tourism Policy. The tourism minister of Maharashtra will supervise its functions. Supervise single window clearance for the Hospitality industry.

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