IAS officers of the 2024 batch visited the Directorate of Tourism, Uttar Pradesh on July 7, 2026 as part of their orientation programme. During the visit, the officers interacted with Amrit Abhijat, Additional Chief Secretary, Tourism, Culture and Religious Affairs, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Dr Ved Pati Misra, Director General, Uttar Pradesh Tourism and other senior officials to discuss the state’s tourism potential and promotion strategies.

The officers were briefed on Uttar Pradesh’s Tourism Policy, flagship initiatives and key tourism circuits, enhancing their understanding of tourism’s role in the state’s socio-economic development and equipping them with valuable insights as future administrators.