MOT

Policy on anvil

Ministry of Culture will formulate a National Culture Policy with a view to develop and improve museums in the country. Nisha Verma Speaking at the Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’, Govind Mohan, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, said that the museums today are more crucial than ever before as …

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Digital tourism gets boost

Union Minister for Tourism G Kishan Reddy launched e-Marketplace as part of the digital tourism solution for IITFs and IITGs on International Women’s Day to bridge the gap between customers and service providers. Nisha Verma G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DONER, has launched the e-marketplace platform …

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MOT shines in twin states

A lot of promotion and ground work is being done by India Tourism Hyderabad, across the two states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, not only of central ministry initiatives but also locally. rom promoting Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav the focus is also to make sure that tour operators in the …

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New e-platform by MOT

On International Women’s Day, Ministry of Tourism is set to unveil new online marketplace for guiding and tourist facilitator services, which would not only empower men, but open new avenues for women. Nisha Verma Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, has revealed that instead of a physical event, …

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Infra to benefit

Focus on infrastructure in Budget will create an enabling environment for tourism industry to grow in the long run, says Rupinder Brar. Nisha Verma Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, while commenting on the recently announced Union Budget, said that the government’s focus on infrastructure continues. “This has …

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Budget to boost tourism

After Union Budget presentation, Minister of Tourism thanks Prime Minister and Finance Minister for the focus placed on development of infrastructure, connectivity and border linkages, which, he says, will boost tourism in India. Nisha Verma G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, said that an additional amount …

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India best for tourism investors

Amid challeges posed by COVID-19 worldwide, Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, shares how India is preparing not only to welcome tourists whenever travel restarts, but also trying to be the best destination to attract investment in tourism sector. Nisha Verma While Omicron has brought travel to a …

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Underlining M!CE prowess

At Expo2020 Dubai’s ‘Meet in India’ session, Rakesh Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of  Tourism, claimed that the government is working to position India as preferred destination for trade and social events. Nisha Verma Rakesh Verma claimed that the government is working with events industry to position India as a preferred …

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Taking locals along

Arvind Singh, Secretary, MOT, said that tourism sustainability is about supporting local community and preserving the environment of a region. Nisha Verma Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism (MOT), said that sustainable tourism is the tourism that leaves the local community at least in a position they are before the …

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Raising a toast to tourism

Keeping in view Omicron variant’s scare, Ministry of Tourism had subdued celebration of National Tourism Day this year. Under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, MOT organised virtual event that lasted for two hours. Nisha Verma The theme for the National Tourism Day celebration was ‘Rural and Community Centric Tourism’. The Chief …

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