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Beacons Transition to Landmarks in Urban Development Initiative
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India is transforming its lighthouses into tourist attractions while maintaining their original purpose of guiding vessels along the coastline. The initiative involves upgrading lighthouse stations and enhancing their surroundings with amenities such as gardens and amphitheaters. As a result, lighthouse tourism has significantly increased, with visitor numbers rising from 400,000 in 2014 to approximately 1.86 million in 2024-25. Notable lighthouses like Mandvi, Dwarka, and Pamban are being developed to highlight their historical and architectural importance.
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