To promote Punjab’s heritage, cuisines, and lifestyle globally, the state’s Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Anmol Gagan Maan on Friday directed the officials to formulate an effective policy to boost tourism in the state and promote Punjabi culture worldwide. Anmol Gagan, presiding over the review meeting of the Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department, asked the Department officials to ensure proper publicity to the museums and other heritage buildings to promote rich cultural heritage at large scale. Emphasizing the feasibility for generation of revenue from heritage sites, the Minister categorically said that conservation and protection of Punjab’s rich heritage should be the priority. She directed the officials to prepare an all-out strategy to promote Punjabi culture and tourism through electronic and social media and other communication means to attract foreign tourists for visiting the heritage sites of the state. Anmol Gagan assured that necessary measures will be taken to establish a world-class theme park in Punjab, besides reviving the disappearing historical relics or traditions of the State such as traditional costumes, folklore, folk dance, folk songs, traditional games, and Punjabi cuisines to bring these to the global stage.
