The Uttarakhand Tourism Department is launching a new scheme to provide employment opportunities for local youth. The program will train 12th-pass youth to become skilled tourist guides. The scheme aims to provide quality services to tourists and boost tourism in the state.

The Tourism Department will conduct a training program for the selected candidates. After completion of the program, the department will provide them with a license to work as a tourist guide. The program will be held in various districts across the state.

The initiative is a part of the government’s efforts to promote tourism in Uttarakhand. It is also aimed at providing employment opportunities to the local youth. The program will help in creating a skilled workforce for the tourism sector in the state.

The scheme is expected to provide a boost to the tourism industry in Uttarakhand, which has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The government is also working on improving infrastructure and other facilities to attract more tourists to the state.

Overall, the scheme is a positive step towards creating employment opportunities and promoting tourism in Uttarakhand. It will not only benefit the local youth but also contribute to the economic development of the state.