India

Uttar Pradesh launches 24X7 helpline for tourists

With an aim to offer better security for the tourists visiting the state, the Uttar Pradesh tourism department has launched its first 24×7 phone helpline (18601801364).

The helpline will assist the tourists in giving information about tourism centers, lodging of complaints, etc. The tourism department hopes that the helpline will come handy if a tourist faces an issue anywhere in the state.

There will also be arrangements to record the incoming calls on the helpline and the police, and administration along with other departments have been appointed to redress all the complaints.

The tourists will be updated about the places to visit, the best modes of travelling and where to eat and stay through this helpline. The responsibility of the operation of this helpline has been given to UPDESCO (Uttar Pradesh Development System Corporation).