Govt to promote local artefacts, cuisines
The new tourism policy of the State government will prove to be a milestone in providing an opportunity to witness and cherish the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Jharkhand. For this, the State Government will develop an integrated tribal complex under which tourists will get to see the culture, history and heritage of Jharkhand at one place; they will also enjoy the taste of different cuisines.
This cocktail will be served to the tourists of the cultural tourism. The local dance, song and music will also be showcased in this cocktail. The aim of this tourism package is to attract tourists by giving them an experience of the cultural diversity and vibrancy of the State so that people of the State could get another source of livelihood.
Under the tourism policy, it is planned to take along the rich heritage of Jharkhand in crafts and cuisine to promote sustainable livelihood and generate self-employment through cultural tourism. The State's rich tradition of handicrafts and investment opportunities will be promoted in line with the Industries Department.
Regional cuisine will get a new dimension through the food festival. Jharkhand's handicrafts will be displayed at tourism information centres, hotels, airports, railway stations and other important public places. Efforts will be made to promote handicrafts and regional cuisine through various tourism exhibitions in and outside the State.
To make the tourists aware of the tradition and culture in the State, the Government is working on a plan to introduce them to various fairs and festivals, traditional lifestyle, customs, dress and food. The government will try to develop the fairs and festivals organized in Jharkhand as tourism. A calendar of National and international level programs will be prepared to develop important destinations in the entire state from the point of view of tourism.
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Sangeet Natak Academy, Regional Cultural Centers and other organizations will be encouraged to organize various cultural programs of national and international standards in Jharkhand. Inter-state cultural programs will be organized in different tourist areas to promote cultural programs in other states and abroad and to provide exposure to the artists of the state. By organizing conferences in hotels, it will be encouraged to promote Jharkhand's culture, dance, art culture.