‘Visit India Year’ takes off

G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, launched ‘Visit India Year 2023’ initiative recently, under which year-long activities will be held to promote tourism in the country.

TT Bureau

Bharat Parv, a six-day mega event, was organised at Red Fort Lawns by the Union Ministry of Tourism from 26 to 31 January. G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and DoNER, inaugurated the event and also unveiled the Incredible India digital calendar, with the theme ‘The Incredible Festivals of India’. In his inaugural address,

Reddy said that the artists, handicrafts, and food stalls from all over India being present, Bharat Parv fulfils the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’.

Reddy also launched the Visit India Year 2023 initiative and unveiled its logo, officially kicking off the year-long activities for promoting tourism in India. Reddy said that this in an important year as India is heading G20. “More than one lakh foreign delegates will visit India this year and they will be showcased entire gamut of India’s culture, including monuments and festivals. Each foreign delegate of G20 will be a brand ambassador of India’s culture, heritage and tourist destinations,” he added.