TravTalk India Online Magazine
V Vidyavathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, speaks about the recently held TWG and Ministerial Meeting in Goa, and says that the major outcome of the event was the Goa Roadmap.
Nisha Verma
Speaking about the TWG meeting, V Vidyavathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, said that this time the theme was Cruise tourism. “There were also thematic discussions on plastic pollution and how to make tourism more sustainable. Another one was on how public and private sector come together in promoting eco-friendly green and sustainable tourism in the country and across the world too. The industry participants were there and we discussed we can contribute to make those goals a reality.”
Goa Roadmap
Speaking about the Goa Roadmap, she said, “The roadmap gives a sense of direction and puts the entire thing as one framework. These are priorities, not just for MOT, but for every ministry. These priorities emanated from the National Tourism Policy draft, she said.
