LUCKNOW, Jan. 16 -- Boatmen operating on the Saryu river in Ayodhya will be trained to narrate the history of ancient local sites to tourists as part of a new initiative to enhance the pilgrimage experience.
Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said on Friday that the move aims to transform boat rides into cultural tours while ensuring passengers safety.
In a statement, Singh said the initiative follows a steady rise in tourist footfall in Ayodhya and growing interest in boating.. The Tourism Department is conducting a three-day training session from January 15 to 17 for 55 boatmen and other tourism stakeholders.
The programme, organised in collaboration with the Manyavar Kanshiram Tourism Management Institute, Luckno...