Pune's heritage and cultural assets need greater focus to develop tourism: Official

Pune, Sep 19 ( UNI) Pune's rich heritage and cultural assets need to be given greater attention to strengthen the city's position as a tourism destination, Deputy Director of the Pune Regional Office of the Directorate of Tourism Bharat Langhi said here on Saturday. Speaking at a tourism seminar organised jointly by the Pune Festival and Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, Langhi said effective implementation of tourism policies and development of infrastructure could help expand tourism in Pune and its surrounding areas. Pune is known as a centre for education, automobiles, IT and healthcare. " Its ancient and historical heritage and…