Tag Archives: NITI Aayog

2020 has much to achieve

From improving hinterland connectivity and promoting Indian heritage to organising well-targeted conclaves and empowering tourist guides with certification programmes, Ministry of Tourism is keeping itself busy. Nisha Verma In recent months, Ministry of Tourism has under- taken a number of steps to boost visitor numbers to the country. Of these …

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‘Tourism is most pampered’

Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog, says that tourism is the most pampered sector by the government, as everything possible has been done for its benefit. Nisha Verma and Manas Dwivedi Amitabh Kant believes that tourism is one of the most “pampered sectors by the government” and that the government has …

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IATO clarifies RCM issues

During its latest monthly interactive luncheon meeting in New Delhi, IATO briefed members about Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) through a presentation and updated them through in-house announcements. Manas Dwivedi Interacting with members at the recently-held luncheon after the successful conclusion of the convention in Kolkata, Indian Association of Tour Operators …

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Four islands to come up in A&N

Holistic development of the four identified islands of Andaman & Nicobar, keeping carrying capacity in mind, has been accorded high priority by the government. The islands, which are regarded as high-value tourism destinations, are to be developed under the public private partnership (PPP) model. Kanchan Nath The government has decided …

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Accident Mitigation Act

The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) will be coming up with an Accident Mitigation Act that will enlist the protocols required to be followed in case of an accident. TT Bureau As many as 212 mountains have been opened by Government of India, and the association is actively …

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India needs to explore newer destinations within the country, add valuable experiences and target younger travellers to grow the tourism industry, believes Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog. In an exclusive conversation with TravTalk, Kant discusses his vision for a renewed Incredible India. TT Bureau According to Kant, infrastructure is the …

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