On Sunday, the penultimate day of World Heritage Week, which began on November 19, the Gujarat government announced that it is developing tourism facilities in Vadnagar, Mehsana, and Dholavira, Kutch district, valued at Rs 255 crore. The statement claims that the Gujarat government has placed a lot of emphasis on Vadnagar, a historical heritage site and the birthplace of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The state government has invested Rs 70 crore over the last three years to create contemporary tourist amenities in Vadnagar because of its cultural and historical value. The number of tourists visiting Vadnagar has increased dramatically, nearly tripling from 2.45 lakh in 2022–2023 to nearly 7 lakh in 2023–2024. In a same vein, Dholavira, a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site that symbolizes the Indus Valley Civilization, has also witnessed large investments, the statement continued. The Gujarat government, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has planned tourism development projects for Dholavira totaling Rs 185 crore. Phase 1 initiatives are already under way and cost Rs 76 crore. It is anticipated that tourism would increase once these amenities are finished. From 1.41 lakh visitors in 2022–2023 to over 2.32 lakh in 2023–2024, Dholavira's visitor numbers more than doubled.