Junagadh (Gujarat) [India], February 4 (ANI/PNN): Usha Breco Foundation, the CSR arm of Usha Breco, the pioneer of passenger ropeways in India, organised a tourist guide training programme in Junagadh in association with the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat and the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Junagadh. Organised from February 1 to 3, the training programme was aimed at generating employment at the local level by up-skilling the local tourist guides and equipping them with better information and knowledge and improved soft skills. "The idea was to ensure local guides can explain the rich history, culture and heritage of Junagadh in an interesting way to tourists through storytelling and ensure tourists return home with a great tourist experience and happy memories," said Deepak Kaplish, assistant vice president of Usha Breco. "Junagadh is considered the tourism capital of Gujarat. The number of tourists has gone up, especially since the commencement of the Gir
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Rajkot: The Girnar ropeway ferried one lakh tourists in just six weeks, Usha Breco, the developer of the ropeway said on Friday. The ropeway company also announced special fares for Covid-19 warriors and defence personnel in recognition of their service to the nation and to mark the milestone.
The Girnar ropeway was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 24, and has received overwhelming response from tourists.
“We have achieved this milestone of ferrying one lakh people from across Gujarat and India in a short span of time since its inauguration,” said Deepak Kaplish, regional head-west, Usha Breco.
Under the special scheme announced by the operator, doctors, nurses, ambulance drivers, police, ASHA workers, medical students engaged in Covid-19 work, media persons, staff of essential services such as power, gas, telecom, defence personnel, and their family and friends can avail of the two-way ropeway ride at 40% discount to the regular fare. The special offe