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Government gives LoI to 7 companies for 14 monuments under Adopt a Heritage Scheme
The Union Ministry of Tourism gave Letters of Intent (LoI) to seven shortlisted companies for adopting 14 monuments under Adopt a Heritage Scheme at the closing ceremony of ‘Paryatan Parv’ held in New Delhi. The shortlisted companies will be future ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Government launches Paryatan Parv to boost tourism
The Union Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Other Union Ministries and State Governments has launched nationwide ‘Paryatan Parv’ to showcase cultural diversity of country and reinforce the principle of ‘Tourism for All’. Its objective is to draw focus on ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Union Ministry of Tourism started a festival of Tourism ‘Paryatan Parv’ from Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi
The Union Ministry of Tourism has started a festival of Tourism ‘Paryatan Parv’ from Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi from October 5, 2017 & will continue across the country till 25th of this month. The event is being organized by the ..
World Tourism Day (WTD) observed every year on September 27
The World Tourism Day (WTD) is observed every year on September 27 to raise awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. The 2017 theme “Sustainable tourism – a tool ..
27 September: World Tourism Day
The World Tourism Day (WTD) is being observed every year on 27th September to raise awareness about importance of tourism. Observance of day aims to foster awareness among international community of importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
The Union government to organize North East Calling event in New Delhi to promote tourism of North East India
New Delhi The 2-day event ‘North East Calling’ will be organized by the Union government under its Destination North East series at India Gate lawns in New Delhi on September 9, 2017. The purpose of the event is to promote ..
Somnath Temple, Charminar among new places chosen for Swachh iconic places initiative
The government has announced the names of ten new Iconic places under the Phase II of Swachh Iconic Places initiative. Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) is an initiative of Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation under Swachh Bharat Mission. The ten ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
India's first sea ropeway to connect Mumbai & Elephanta Island
India’s first and longest ropeway is planned to be constructed by the Mumbai Port Trust to link Mumbai with the famous Elephanta Island in the Arabian Sea. Elephanta Island has got global recognition for its famed Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO ..