State Tourism Ministers' Meet in Udaipur advances 'One State: One Global Destination'
The Ministry of Tourism held a two-day State Tourism Ministers' Meet in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on 14–15 October 2025 to advance 'One State: One Global Destination', announced in the Union Budget 2025-26.
Summary
The Ministry of Tourism held a two-day State Tourism Ministers' Meet in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on 14 and 15 October 2025, with tourism ministers and officials from all States and UTs. It advanced the 'One State: One Global Destination' vision announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, which aims to develop at least one globally benchmarked tourist destination in every State and UT. Discussions covered two pillars: development of 50 destinations through private sector-led tourism hubs, and a performance-linked incentive (PLI) based Destination Maturity Model. Each State/UT showcased one potential global destination, and the second day consulted on draft Integrated Tourism Promotion Scheme guidelines. Union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat addressed the meet.
Key facts
- Event
- State Tourism Ministers' Meet
- Dates/place
- 14–15 Oct 2025, Udaipur, Rajasthan
- Vision
- One State: One Global Destination (Union Budget 2025-26)
- Pillars
- 50 destinations; PLI-based Destination Maturity Model
- Also
- Draft Integrated Tourism Promotion Scheme guidelines
- Minister
- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the State Tourism Ministers' Meet on 'One State: One Global Destination' held on 14–15 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Udaipur
PIB: the Ministry of Tourism concluded a two-day State Tourism Ministers' Meet in Udaipur, held from October 14–15.
The 'One State: One Global Destination' vision, discussed at the Udaipur meet, was announced in which document?
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Correct answer: A — Union Budget 2025-26
PIB: 'One State: One Global Destination' is a cornerstone initiative announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, aiming at least one globally benchmarked destination in every State and UT.