| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Renovation of historical buildings into heritage hotels/cultural centres |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Implementing Agency | Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department |
| Model | Public-Private Partnership (PPP) |
| Objective | Preserve architectural heritage, boost tourism, generate employment |
| Key Sites Identified | Talbehat Fort (Lalitpur), Rangarh & Bhuragarh Fort (Banda), Wazirganj Baradari (Gonda), Alambagh Bhawan/Gulistan-e-Eram/Darshan Vilas (Lucknow), Tikait Rai Baradari (Kanpur), Mastani Mahal/Senapati Mahal (Mahoba), Tahrauli Fort (Jhansi), Sitaram Mahal/Kotwan Fort (Mathura) |
| UP Tourism Policy 2022 | Focus on sustainable tourism, financial incentives, heritage & eco-tourism |
| Financial Incentives | 10-25% capital subsidy (up to ₹40 crore), 5% interest subsidy (up to ₹5 crore), 100% exemption on stamp duty/land conversion fees |
| Tourism Circuits | Ramayana, Krishna, Buddhist, Mahabharata, Shakti Peeth |
| Tourist Footfall (2024) | 65 crore tourists (Ayodhya, Kashi, Mathura as key attractions) |
| Investment Target | ₹5,000 crore annually via global promotions & investor facilitation |

