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MOT takes global marketing seriously

Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture recently presented a report titled ‘Role of Indian Missions Globally for the Growth of Tourism in India’ in the Rajya Sabha, where it recommended MOT on how to work along with overseas offices and use Indian Missions globally to their full …

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Tourism roadshows in Italy

Ministry of Tourism recently showcased India’s tourism offerings at the Italy edition of the virtual roadshow, where Director General, Tourism, claimed how Indian diaspora can play a critical role in promoting India. TT Bureau The Union Ministry of Tourism is conducting a series of virtual roadshows, called ‘Incredible India Reconnect …

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Going with the digital trends

As Maharashtra ranks first on utsav.gov.in portal, Valsa Nair Singh, Principal Secretary, Tourism department, Govt. of Maharashtra, says she is glad her department is keeping pace with the digital trends. TT Bureau During the pandemic, the Union Ministry of Tourism (MoT) launched its website utsav.gov.in and called for content of …

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‘Tourism is serious business’

After spending three years in MOT, Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Tourism, GoI, is getting repatriated to her parent cadre (IRS-IT) for a promotion. The MOT stint was full of learning, she claims. Nisha Verma When she joined the Union Ministry of Tourism in 2019, Rupinder Brar saw a lot …

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Connectivity, infra top MOT agenda

Citing that the tourism sector is beneficiary of investments by various ministries and departments, including national highways, rural development, civil aviation and railways, G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, Director General Tourism, Government of India, urges investors to invest in tourism and infrastructure projects. Janice Alyosius G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, Director General, …

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‘India beckons wellness tourists’

With International Yoga Day being celebrated worldwide, India is making the right moves to attract tourists in the country looking at it as a wellness and spiritual destination, especially in the post-COVID world. Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, at the International Day of Yoga (IDY) programme in …

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‘Bharat Gaurav’ train begins journey

The first tourist train to connect India and Nepal was flagged off by Union ministers G. Kishan Reddy and Ashwini Vaishnaw recently. The Ministry of Tourism, in association with the IRCTC and Ministry of Railways, also plans Bharat Gaurav tourist trains to Krishna Circuit, Buddhist Circuit and many other such …

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Tourism Ministers meet in July

Arvind Singh, Secretary, Tourism, reveals that a national conference of tourism ministers will be organised in July with an aim to promote both domestic and international tourism. Nisha Verma Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, speaking at the International Day of Yoga celebrations in Hyderabad, shared that a national conference …

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Yoga to promote tourism

Ministry of Tourism organises a grand celebration on International Day of Yoga in Hyderabad, graced by the presence of Vice President of India and helmed by Union Minister of Tourism. The State Ministers of Tourism chair the IDY events in Goa and New Delhi, respectively. Nisha Verma G. Kishan Reddy, …

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MOT’s mega plans for Yoga Day

All three ministers of tourism will be leading the event at major sites across the country on behalf of the ministry on International Yoga Day 2022 on June 21, says Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General (ADG), Ministry of Tourism Nisha Verma Sharing details for International Yoga Day, Rupinder Brar, Additional …

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