New Rajasthan Tourism Minister emphasises security measures

After the conclusion of the state assembly elections 2008, Bina Kak has been appointed the new Tourism Minister of Rajasthan. Just recently, the tourism minister held a meeting with the officials of the State Tourism Department of Rajasthan. The aim was to get a first-hand update of the activities and the future plans of the tourism department. Ms Bina Kak emphasised that proper and strict security measures should be taken to ensure complete safety of tourists and visitors coming to the state of Rajasthan. She recollected the recent incident of Mumbai terror attacks and said that we should learn a lesson from it.

Jagdeep Sigh, media spokesperson, Rajasthan Tourism informed that the minister also declared that the state tourism department will soon organise a meeting with the government's law and order agencies. The tourism department is asked to make a foolproof blueprint for the security of hotels and monuments in the state. A meeting with the private hotels is also on the cards. The minister later took an update of the Rajgramiya Cooperative Society Scheme and the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB).

Ms Bina Kak further added that only genuine heritage and rural tourism projects are required to be promoted under the heritage schemes. Private sectors are also directed to be a part of the promotional campaign. The state government plans to set up a heritage fund to aid various conservation projects in the state of Rajasthan.