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Government launches India’s first ever guidelines for Adventure Tourism
The Union Ministry of Tourism for first time issued guidelines for Adventure Tourism in India in an effort to make adventure sports safer. These guidelines were launched Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge) K. J. Alphons in New Delhi. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Government to expand Buddhist tourism circuit to 21 more states
Ministry of Tourism has decided to expand Buddhist tourism circuit under Swadesh Darshan Scheme to 21 more states to make it India’s first trans-national tourist circuit. Earlier it was envisaged only to seven major Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Uttar Pradesh ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018
Adopt Heritage project: Government awards LoI to 9 agencies for 22 monuments
The Ministry of Tourism has awarded Letters of Intent to 9 agencies for 22 monuments under Phase-IV of Adopt a Heritage Project: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan Scheme. It was third award ceremony of the scheme conducted by Ministry of Tourism ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) wins first private contract to develop mega tourism project in Andhra Pradesh
India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) has recently bagged Rs 550-crore contract for developing a Mega Tourism Destination project at Bhairav Lanka in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. This is the first of its kind project for the state- owned ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Adopt a Heritage Project: Monument Mitras to adopt heritage sites and monuments
Ministry of Tourism in close collaboration with Ministry of Culture and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had launched Adopt a Heritage Project. Under it, selected public sector companies, private sector companies and individuals will develop tourist amenities at heritage sites. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India wins 2018 Best Exhibitor Award (BEA) at ITB – Berlin
India has won the 2018 Best Exhibitor Award (BEA) at ITB – Berlin on March 10, 2018. ITB-Berlin World Tourist Meet was convened at German capital Berlin from March 7 to 10, 2018. India was represented by Tourism Minister K. ..