Tourism in Saurashtra, particularly in Gir Somnath district, offers vast opportunities with its unique mix of wildlife, religious, coastal, and cultural attractions, yet the lack of skilled tourist guides has limited the visitor experience. To address this, the District Mineral Foundation (DMF), in collaboration with the Department of Women and Child Development and Shri Brahma Samaj Sewa Trust, launched a skill-based training program aimed at empowering local youth from mining-affected areas with professional guiding skills. This initiative not only enhances the quality of tourism services for domestic and international visitors but also fosters sustainable self-employment opportunities for rural youth in Una, Talala, and Veraval blocks of Gir-Somnath.