While Punjab is mostly known as India's agricultural hub and religious destination due to the Golden Temple, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has decided to inject multiple schemes to boost the tourism sector. One such initiative that has been introduced the by Bhagwant Singh Mann Government is the 'wellness resort'. The Punjab government has prepared a new wellness tourism policy, under which modern wellness resorts with traditional Indian medical practices like naturopathy and Ayurveda can be opened in the state.
Punjab Wellness Resort scheme will not only boost domestic tourism but also will help the people of the state to earn more in this particular sector. The wellness resorts can prove to be game changers in promoting tourism in Punjab. These wellness resorts will have three categories namely Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
As per the guidelines issued by the Mann Government, the wellness resorts in Gold will be built on at least 10 acres and the wellness resorts in silver resorts will be built on at least two acres. These will also have tent facilities. There will be 10 double-bedroom facilities in the silver category and at least 5 in bronze. All will have a swimming pool and sports facilities. Apart from this, there will be a lot of open space in these resorts.
In-house services are also available in Gold category Resorts. There will be at least 20 double bedroom tents in these. Under Punjab's wellness policy, Ayurveda, Unani, and special yoga teachers will be appointed in these resorts. These resorts will provide services like spas, yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, naturopathy, and skin care treatments which will encourage people to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Apart from the wellness resorts, Punjab CM has also come up with eco-tourism. In fact, the first Punjab Tourism Summit and Travel Mart were organised last year. As per reports, on a daily basis individuals from within the country and abroad visit the retreat ceremony at Attari, Hussainiwala, and Fazilka along the India-Pakistan border. Last year, more than 2 crore tourists visited the heritage-rich state.