1. The document discusses pilgrimage tourism in Amritsar, Punjab and its economic significance. Amritsar is a popular religious tourism destination due to sites like the Golden Temple. 2. The government of Punjab has taken several steps to promote pilgrimage tourism in the state, such as providing financial assistance for tourism projects and improving facilities like restaurants. 3. Pilgrimage tourism provides significant economic benefits to Amritsar and Punjab. There has been a large increase in the number of domestic and foreign tourists and tourism spending over the past years, generating employment and contributing to GDP growth.

1. Miss Manpreet kaur
AP CTIHM Shahpur,
Jalandhar
Miss Mandvi Vaidya
AP CTIHM Shahpur
Jalandhar
PILGRIMAGE TOURISM IN AMRITSAR
(AND ITS ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE
TO THE STATE )

2. “Tourism is our second biggest industry in terms of the people it employs."
Ed Rendell
The Sanskrit term pilgrimage “Tirathyatra”, means journey to a holy or sacred
place with a religious purpose in mind or in search of spiritual solace.
Religious tourism, also commonly referred to as faith tourism, is a type
of tourism, where people travel to a place which has moral and spiritual relevance.
It is a journey to different destinations according to one’s interest, moral values,
beliefs or faith
“You don’t have to be rich to travel well.” Eugene Fodor
INTRODUCTION

3. • Importance of Tourism to the State, Punjab additionally spelt 'Punjab' (place
that is known for five streams) is a state in the northwest of the Republic of
India, shaping piece of the bigger Punjab district.
• Punjab is known as the place where there is extraordinary masters, has an
incredible legacy of celebrated religious sanctuaries, royal residences,
antiquated landmarks and authentic encapsulations, wetlands and substantially
more to pull in all classes of voyagers locally and also globally.
• The province of Punjab which is otherwise called place where there is five
streams is extremely prevalent for its delightful culture, history and cooking. It
is really a pioneer's heaven with various Gurudwaras, sanctuaries, mosques,
sepulchers and other journey locales. Individuals who are keen on culture,
antiquated civilization, most profound sense of being from various parts of
world visit and make the most of its magnificence.
• Indeed tourism is quickly developing segment in Punjab.
SIGNIFICANCE TO THE STATE

4. 1) To looks for various places of tourist interest having pilgrimage
importance.
2) To see step taken by government for development of pilgrimage tourism.
3) To show economic importance of pilgrimage tourism in Amritsar (Punjab).
OBJECTIVES TO THE STUDY

5. • Golden Temple, the pride and soul of the Sikhs has been a Centre of
attraction among Indians as well as foreign travellers from long times.
• The city of Amritsar also encloses Akal Takht, Sikh Parliament, Durgiyana
Temple and a number of other eye-catching tourist attractions which every
enthusiastic traveller would love to explore along with visiting Golden Temple.
• Another important attractions are Jallianwala Bagh, Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Panorma, Wagah Border, Mandir Mata lal, Rambagh Gareden, Jujubi tree,
ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Amritsar Sri Sri
Radha Gokulananda Temple, Harike Wetland and Bird Sanctuary, Khair ud
Din Masjid, Gurudwara Bir Baba Budha Sahib, Sri Ram Tirath Temple, Tarn
Taran Sahib etc.
• So as mention above Amritsar have many eye catching and heart touching
religious, historical, cultural and monumental attraction that are attracting
number of tourist from different corners of the world with different religions
Sikhs, Muslims, Hindus as well.
1. PILGRIMAGE PLACES OF INTEREST
AMRITSAR (PUNJAB)

6. 1. The Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance to the State
Governments/Union Territory Administrations for tourism projects
2. PHTPB (Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board) is launching a
scheme to promote high-end Bed & Breakfast accommodation, a scheme to
promote high end eating experience in these road side eateries by name
PURE Project Up gradation Road Side Eateries. They intend to improve
existing level of services. Various schemes has been introduced for
development of tourism in Punjab like Hunar Se Rozgar
3. In the last two years, the Ministry of Tourism has undertaken several
initiatives to provide a further boost to the sector such as launch of new
schemes like Swadesh Darshan and PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and
Spirituality Augmentation Drive), revamping of existing schemes such as
Hunar se Rozgar tak, extending e-Tourist Visas to more countries, developing
a Mobile Application for Tourists, introducing an Incredible India Tourist
Helpline, and undertaking various skill development initiatives such as setting
up of Indian Culinary Institute, approval of new Institutes of Hotel
Management etc.
2. STEP TAKEN BY GOVERNMENT FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF PILGRIMAGE
TOURISM.

7. 5. Introduction of a Mobile App: The Ministry of Tourism
launched a mobile application called Swachh Paryatan on
February 22, 2016
6. Multilingual Tourist Helpline: The Ministry of Tourism
launched the 24×7 Toll Free Multi Lingual Tourist Helpline
in 12 languages on February 8, 2016. It can be accessed on
Toll Free Number 1800-11-1363 or short code 1363

8. • According to WTTC‟s India Benchmarking Report 2015, every $1 million
in travel and tourism spending in India generates $1.3 million in GDP
• EMPLOYMENT GENERATION:-As regards the employment generated
by the Tourism industry including the Hotels and Restaurants, the available
information indicates that there were 7727 Hotels and Restaurants in the
state in 2000, employing over 15,600 persons in the private owned
enterprises and regular establishments in the state. The following data will
shows the total no. of arrival in Punjab that roughly shows with increasing
number of arrival we need more persons to be employed in same industry
3. ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF PILGRIMAGE TOURISM IN
AMRITSAR (PUNJAB)

9. TABLE 1. YEAR WISE VISIT IN AMRITSAR AND PUNJAB
(SOURCE: HTTP://PUNJABTOURISM.GOV.IN)
S. No. Year Amritsar Punjab
1 2009 22,58,420 54,80,399
2 2010 48,85,865 1,07,20,631
3 2011 1,10,96,952 1,65,67,596
4 2012 1,00,72,719 1,91,19,943
5 2013 1,20,58,034 2,15,44,962
6 2014 1,53,68,340 2,45,26,751
7 2015 1,69,24,412 2,60,38,728
8. 2016 2,54,62,627 3,93,63,061

10. Sr. NO Year Domestic Foreign
1 2009 53,69,995 1,10,404
2 2010 1,05,83,509 1,37,122
3 2011 1,64,16,638 1,50,958
4 2012 1,90,56,143 1,43,805
5 2013 2,13,40,888 2,04,074
6 2014 2,42,71,302 2,55,449
7 2015 2,57,96,361 2,42,367
8 2016 3,87,03,325 6,59,736
So it is very clear from above data that no. of tourist visiting Punjab and only in Amritsar
have shown tremendous increase thereby increase in income.
DOMESTIC TOURIST ARRIVALS IN PUNJAB
(SOURCE: HTTP://PUNJABTOURISM.GOV.IN)

11. So we can conclude by saying pilgrimage tourism has wide potentials, its
contribution to GDP is also significant which can lead to development of a
nation. Though tourism is basically a service industry, its growth and
promotion are interdependent both directly and indirectly on many other
sectors of the economy like Infrastructure, Transport Sector, Tele
Communications, Hotels and Restaurants, Travel Agents and Tour Operators,
Hotel Management and Food Craft Institutions, Handicrafts and Traditional
Gifts items manufactures , Shopping Arcades and Exhibitions. [Punjab is
known as the land of great gurus, has a great heritage of famous religious
shrines, palaces, ancient monuments and historical embodiments, wetlands and
much more to attract all category of tourist.
CONCLUSION

12. Golden Temple awarded ‘most visited place of the world’
24 November 2017
According to an SGPC official, more than one lakh devotees visit the
Golden Temple every day.

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Web links:
http://www.punjabtourism.gov.in
http://www.financialexpress.com/india
http://m.economictimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/6-thing-modi-government-is-
doing-to-make-india-a-tourist-hub/articleshow/48186959.cms

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