MOT

‘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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Sustainable tourism in limelight

The National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism and Responsible Traveller Campaign, launched by the Ministry of Tourism in New Delhi recently, aims to mainstream sustainability in Indian tourism sector and ensure a more resilient, inclusive, carbon neutral and resource efficient tourism, while safeguarding natural and cultural resources. Janice Alyosius National Tourism …

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‘Govt helping cruise tourism’

First Incredible India International Cruise Conference 2022 laid emphasis on promoting cruise tourism in the country. It attempted to spread info about the government’s preparedness to develop cruise tourism in the country and showcasing it as a desired destination for tourists. TT Bureau Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development …

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Inbound tourism shows promise

Keeping in view the current recovery, tourism industry is hopeful of a good inbound season this year. Extending support to the industry, government has planned a slew of measures, including a Global Media Campaign to boost business, says Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism. Nisha Verma Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry …

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