States will need to develop the sites within two years under Union tourism ministry oversight, and then manage the same.
The Centre is urging the states to explore partnering with the private sector for the projects; the initiative could help crowd in private investment.
It opens doors to strengthening local economies and reducing the pressure on the clutch of over-exploited popular destinations.
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