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with modern tourist facilities will be developed to connect different tourist sites. Roads would be equipped with petrol pumps, medical facilities, toilet facilities, etc. Highway Tourism is an integral part; therefore, an initiative called “Aram” which will have the facility for parking, restaurant, restrooms, etc. was initiated in the 10th Plan period. It is imperative that these initiatives are continued in the 11th Five Year Plan period at new locations.

For promoting investments in the field of tourist transport services, the support of various financial institutions and banks will be mobilised.

Regarding air connectivity and to attract investors, the state government would take steps to have direct links with important cities of the country. Air services linking Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Deoghar, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Dumka etc., will be encouraged. The state government will take all necessary measures to pursue with the Union Ministry of Railways for expansion of the railway network within Jharkhand and for operating train links to important locations outside the state, including super fast/luxury train service.

Special arrangements will be made to ensure healthy sanitary conditions and safe drinking water supply in all important destinations with proper medical facilities.

The state government will make all necessary efforts to make tourism projects successful and would enable steps for tourists to take advantage of the same.

Therefore, the policies are made in accordance with the changing environment and needs of the state. The “Jharkhand Tourism Policy-2015” is not only contributing to the development of the cultural aspects of the state, but is also adding to the foreign exchange earnings to boost government revenue, thus spreading economic and social benefits to the underdeveloped areas.