Ministry of Tourism
India Tourism Statistics 2022
The Indian Tourism Statistics 2022 report was released by the Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar on the occasion of World Tourism Day (September 27, 2022). Key facts The union tourism ministry’s report revealed that Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu witnessed ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Ambedkar Circuit
The Indian Government is looking to use special AC train to promote the proposed Ambedkar Circuit that covers various places in India associated with B.R. Ambedkar. Key facts The Union Tourism Minister, while inaugurating a 3-day conference of state tourism ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Adventure Tourism recognised as Niche Tourism Product
Adventure Tourism was recently recognised as a “Niche Tourism Product” by the Ministry of Tourism. Adventure Tourism includes Water Sports activities. It received the recognition in a bid to promote country, including Bihar, as a 365 days destination as well ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Swadesh Darshan Awards
The Ministry of Tourism constituted the Swadesh Darshan awards in various categories to acknowledge the efforts made by state governments, union territory administrations, and various implementing agencies. Overview: The awards will be given to recognize best practices like innovative approach, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • Government Schemes Current Affairs
Ministry of Tourism organising conference on Buddhist Crcuit
The Ministry of Tourism is organising a “Buddhist Circuit Train FAM Tour and Conference from October 4 to October 8, 2021 in a bid to tap the potential of the Buddhist tourism. About FAM Tour The FAM tour will comprise ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Indian Tourism Statistics: UP attracted highest number of domestic tourists
The Ministry of Tourism recently released the Indian Tourist Statistics. According to the report, Uttar Pradesh attracted the highest number of domestic tourists in the country. Key Findings In 2019, the foreign tourist arrival in India increased by 2.2 %. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Kedarnath Dham Development Work Reviewed by PM Modi
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has taken stock of the development project work going on at Kedarnath Dham in order to make it more tourist-friendly and also to increase the divinity of the Dham. The ongoing project will also focus ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Bharat Parv, a festival of culture being held at Red Fort
On January 26, 2020, Bharat Parv 2020 begun at Red Fort in New Delhi. The programe is to continue till 1st February, 2020. Highlights The main objective of the programme is to increase patriotism among the citizens and also to ..