Following are the efforts made by the Government of Rajasthan for development of tourism – 

1. Establishment of Tourism Art Culture Department – 

Travelling to experience the places, artefacts and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past like- folk, art, dance, painting, crafts etc. Heritage travel is done with this very objective. 

2. Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation – 

(RTDC) is an agency of Government of Rajasthan, set up in 1978 to develop tourism in the state. It manages many restaurants, cafeterias, motels and bars. The Corporation also organizes package tours, fairs, festivals, entertainment, shopping and transport services.

3. Private Sector Participation – 

The status of industry granted to tourism sector has played a major role in the development of the tourism industry. In order to increase private sector participation in the tourism sector and to provide special facilities to tourists. the year 1991 and 1992 were declared as “tourism years”. It invites tourists with the tagline “aao padharo Mahara desh”.

4. Announcement of Tourism Policy – 

The state government announced a new tourism policy in 2001 to increase and invite more tourists. A very attractive policy for the tourism industry was announced in 2015, in which the businessmen was provided many relaxations, rebates and discounts.

5. Making Tourism More Attractive –

Various projects are initiated to attract tourists. To give the tourists cultural and historical information about the state in addition to entertaining them, the tourism department has started light and sound shows in evenings at important tourist spots. To show the tourists a natural view of high mountains ranges and forests, ropeways have been constructed at various places.

6. Palace on Wheels – 

Palace on Wheels is a luxury tourist train. It was launched by the Indian Railways in association with Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation by putting the saloons of erstwhile princes and kings of the feudal era to promote tourism in Rajasthan. 

7. Paying Guest Scheme –

For the tourists to be able to experience culture closely and get accommodation within their budgets, licences have been issued to 562 families in cities and villages to enable tourists to stay along with them in their homes.