Delhi’s Tourism Department has announced the launch of the Delhi Tourism Fellowship, a pioneering initiative aimed at attracting and nurturing young professionals with a vision to revolutionize the city’s tourism landscape. The program offers a generous monthly stipend of Rs 50,000 and seeks to foster new ideas in urban promotion, heritage management, and experience-driven travel within the national capital.
The launch of the Delhi Tourism Fellowship signals a focused attempt by the government to enhance the quality and diversity of experiences for both domestic and international travelers. By bringing fresh talent into the sector, the city hopes to achieve several goals:
Inject innovative thinking into tourism promotion, heritage interpretation, and visitor experience design.
Leverage digital platforms and technology for immersive storytelling, sustainable tourism solutions, and smart destination management.
Invite evidence-based research and new pilot projects in underexplored areas, local culture, and eco-tourism.
Build a talent pipeline for government and industry roles in travel, hospitality, and urban management.
Participants in the Delhi Tourism Fellowship will:
Receive a monthly stipend of Rs 50,000 for the duration of the fellowship, making it one of India’s most rewarding programs of its kind.
Gain direct mentorship from senior officials and leading figures in the tourism sector, cultural institutions, and technology firms.
Contribute to live projects designed to boost tourism in heritage zones, promote local crafts, and design city-wide events.
Network with experts in social media strategy, urban planning, environmental management, and citizen engagement.
The fellowship is envisioned as both an internship and a launchpad, offering young candidates the exposure required to take up leadership positions in tourism and allied sectors.
The program is open to:
Recent graduates and postgraduates in the fields of tourism, hospitality, urban planning, cultural studies, marketing, and allied disciplines.
Young professionals (up to 30 years old) with a proven interest in travel, digital storytelling, urban management, or project implementation.
Candidates with demonstrated knowledge of Delhi’s diverse history, arts, and contemporary challenges are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must submit a project proposal detailing their approach to enhancing tourism in Delhi, supported by a curriculum vitae and references.
The Delhi Tourism Fellowship will prioritize applicants whose interests and ideas align with:
Sustainable tourism and environmental protection
Promoting lesser-known heritage walks, neighborhoods, and festival tourism
Using digital platforms, AR/VR, and influencer marketing
Inclusive tourism that foregrounds accessibility and community participation
Priority may be given to fellows who propose actionable, scalable solutions to challenges such as overcrowding at popular sites, waste management, and equitable economic impact.
Delhi’s Tourism Minister emphasized the fellowship’s goal of “making the capital a magnet for new experiences and world-class urban storytelling.” The government aims to use the fellows’ ideas not only to increase tourist arrivals but also to ensure tourism growth is sustainable, inclusive, and driven by local communities.