Mysuru rolls out ‘Yatri Mitra’ tourist patrol
The Mysuru Department of Tourism has launched 'Yatri Mitra,' a mobile patrol service designed to assist tourists and protect them from touts. The initiative is currently in a trial phase during the Dasara season to improve visitor safety and provide verified information.
Why it matters
Improving tourist safety and experience is critical for the economic sustainability of regional tourism hubs.
In what is said to be a first-of-its-kind initiative in the State, the Department of Tourism launched ‘Yatri Mitra’, a dedicated mobile tourist patrol vehicle, to protect visitors from touts, provide verified information and offer immediate assistance at major tourist destinations in Mysuru.
The initiative, launched on World Tourism Day at the Mysuru Palace premises on Sunday, will see the patrol vehicle continuously move between key tourist spots, including the palace, Chamundi Hill, Mysuru Zoo, railway station and bus stand. The service is aimed at preventing tourists from being misled by touts who allegedly provide false information about tourist attractions and services.
The patrol vehicle will have two trained ‘Tourist Mithras’, who will act as first responders during medical, security and other emergencies. They will also provide tourists with authentic information about attractions, route guidance and assistance whenever required.
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