Review of Heritage Tourism in Uttar Pradesh: Strategies for Inclusive and Sustainable Development towards Viksit Bharat @2047

Heritage tourism in Uttar Pradesh, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Agra Fort, can drive inclusive and sustainable development while preserving cultural heritage. This study proposes a Heritage Sustainability Framework to address challenges such as increased tourist footfalls, environmental degradation, and fragmented policies. The framework integrates institutional coordination, community-led conservation, digital monitoring tools, and alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By transforming heritage tourism into an economic growth booster, the approach aims to strengthen Uttar Pradesh's contribution to India's vision of Viksit Bharat @2047—a culturally resilient and economically equitable future. The research analyzes tourism trends, conservation measures, and socio-economic impacts using secondary data from government reports, policy documents, and academic articles.

Sachin Kumar, & Dr. Nishtha Sharma. (2026). Review of Heritage Tourism in Uttar Pradesh: Strategies for Inclusive and Sustainable Development towards Viksit Bharat @2047. Pahal Horizon, An International Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.20622537