At least 25 students and two teachers are being included in each club formed by the District Tourism and Culture Council.

The Uttar Pradesh government is setting up ‘Youth Tourism Clubs’ comprising teachers and students of educational institutions to guide tourists and help them acquaint with the cultural and historical attractions of the state. At least 25 students and two teachers are being included in each club formed by the District Tourism and Culture Council. Members of the club, who will be called ‘Paryatan Mitra’ (tourism friend) will work on a completely voluntary basis and will be educated about tourist destinations and their history.
They will provide information to visitors about tourists spots, availability of facilities and also look into points of assistance, cleanliness and security of tourist site. Mukesh Kumar Meshram, Principal Secretary, Department of Tourism and Culture, UP, told PTI, “This is an effective initiative to use the power of the youth to promote tourism and the government has specially given youth a ‘Tourism Campaign'".
Over 1500 youth tourism clubs have been formed by the department and 32,308 tourism friends have been nominated, he said. At present, the process of nominating tourism friends is going on a large scale. The government plans to organise photography, selfie competition, cycling tour, heritage walk and local tour by members of these clubs. Apart from this, activities like essay writing, quiz, painting, poster making, acting, theatrical adaptation, debate, awareness campaign, discussion, community contact, cultural programs etc. will also be conducted. Paryatan Mitras will be posted at tourist destinations near them to help tourists visiting the state.
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