“Our dream is that whenever a foreign tourist visits India, he should not return without visiting Delhi,” Gupta said.
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Stating that the city holds immense potential in sectors such as tourism, education, culture, and start-ups, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday that her government aims to transform the national capital into the country’s most dynamic city through robust policy measures and active public participation.
“Our dream is that whenever a foreign tourist visits India, he should not return without visiting Delhi,” Gupta said.
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Addressing the ‘DELIGHT for Delhi’ summit, organized by the Delhi Tourism Department and Invest India, she said the city is not just the capital of India, but the soul of the nation.
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She said the city boasts of rich culture, diverse heritage, and glorious history. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it represents a remarkable confluence of modernity and tradition.
She mentioned that iconic destinations such as Bharat Mandapam, Yasho Bhoomi, the Prime Ministers’ Museum, and the National War Memorial have helped establish the city as a global cultural and historical tourism centre.
Gupta also said that the PM has consistently prioritized the development of tourism in the country, and the Delhi government too is committed to taking the capital to new heights through coordinated efforts across sectors.
She further said that Delhi has all the essential elements that can attract tourists from across the globe, be it history, culture, art, music, cuisine, or heritage.
She said what is needed now is a powerful platform and impactful global presentation to bring Delhi’s richness to the world stage.
The summit aims to position Delhi as a leading city under the vision of Driving Experiential Leadership, Innovative Growth, and High-Impact Tourism (DELIGHT).
The CM said the government was working round-the-clock to enhance the city’s image through cleanliness, beautification, and overall development so that tourists from around the world can come and experience the culture and history of India.
She expressed her satisfaction with the organization of the investor summit under the leadership of Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra, where participants from around the world showed great interest in connecting with Delhi and promoting tourism in India.
Mishra said on the occasion that Delhi is not just a capital city as it is emerging as a center of global tourism, cultural richness, and innovation.
He added that the summit is not merely an event to promote tourism but a strategic platform to connect Delhi with global investment, innovation, and cultural leadership.
Mishra shared that the department is gathering insights and suggestions from experienced participants from across the country and abroad to prepare a strong and practical roadmap that will help develop Delhi as a global tourism destination.
He said through the summit, the government has gained clarity and direction on 8 to 10 key decisions that will benefit the people of the city in the near future and open new opportunities for investors.
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