Maharashtra announces Caravan Tourism policy to boost leisure tours

Mumbai, Feb 17 : Nearly 11 years after the Centre set the ball rolling for Caravan Tourism, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday approved its own Caravan Tourism Policy to boost leisure travel and tourism in the state.
The policy comprises Caravan Parks and Caravan Tourism intended to help people take advantage and soak in the diverse natural beauty of state around the year.
The policy was approved at the cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, said an official.
“Caravan Tourism will add to the experiences offer by the government to the tourists,” Tourism Minister Aditya Thackeray said.
An official said that registration of caravans and caravan parks would be mandatory with the Directorate of Tourism.
The caravan and caravan park professionals shall be trained in marketing, hygiene, and management of the new niche sector through the Directorate of Tourism.