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Union Minister of State  for Tourism & Culture Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually laid  theFoundation Stone for the project “Development of Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple, Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh” approved under PRASHAD Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism in New Delhi on 02nd March. Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Shri Bhupesh Baghel also attended the event virtually. The project estimated at a cost of Rs.43.33 Crores includes works for development of pilgrimage infrastructure at ‘Pilgrimage Activity Center’ with a Shri Yantra shaped iconic building, development of steps, sheds, walkway, area illumination, lakefront, parking with other public amenities for the MaaBamleshwari Devi Temple and ... Read more

A three days Incredible India Mega Homestay Development & Training Workshop was held in Darjeeling from February 22 to 24, 2021 to enrich the hospitality skills of the Homestay owners of the region and to ensure a better experience for the tourists. Workshop was organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India’s Regional Office (East), Indiatourism Kolkata in association with Eastern Himalayas Travel & Tour Operator Association as Resource Partner and IIAS School of Management as Knowledge Partner. The Workshop was inaugurated on 22.02.2021 by Union Minister of State for Tourism & Culture (Independent Charge) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel ... Read more

Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (Independent Charge) Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated the three days Incredible India Mega Homestay Development & Training Workshop in Darjeeling, West Bengal on 22 FEB. Ministry of Tourism’s India Tourism Regional Office (East) has organized this workshop from 22nd -24th February 2021 in association with the Eastern Himalayas Travel and Tour Operator Association (Resource Partner) and IIAS School of Management (Knowledge Partner) to enrich the hospitality skills of the Homestay owners of the region to ensure a better experience for the tourists. Speaking on the occasion Prahlad Singh Patel said, “The Eastern Himalayan ... Read more

The Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel co-chaired the 8th Meeting of ASEAN-India Tourism Ministers meeting with Minister of Tourism of Cambodia H.E. Dr. Thong Khon through video conferencing today. The Meeting was in conjunction with the 24th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers (M-ATM). Shri Patel highlighted India’s historical and cultural links with ASEAN countries and reiterated that ASEAN is a key market for Buddhist Tourism in India which generates major tourist traffic for the Buddhist Circuit and the Ministry of Tourism has invested in a major way to upgrade infrastructure in the circuit. The ... Read more

This Annual Convention is the first major physical event being jointly organized by the Ministry of Tourism and a stakeholder Association from the tourism industry Post-Lockdown. The Union Minister of State (IC) for Tourism & Culture, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel will inaugurate the three-day Annual Convention of Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI), being jointly organized by the Ministry of Tourism and ADTOI. His inaugural address will be played through a video message. Ministry of Tourism, Government of India as part of its ongoing engagement with industry and its stakeholders in supporting the Association of Domestic Tour Operators ... Read more

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birlaon Tuesday, inaugurated the ‘Bharat Parv 2021’, a virtual national festival showcasing the country’s diverse culture, cuisines, and handicrafts. Minister of State (Independent charge) for Tourism and Culture Shri Prahlad Singh Patel was also present on this occasion. The Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with other central Ministries is organizing this year a virtual ‘Bharat Parv’ event from 26th to 31st January 2021, showcasing the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. Shri Om Birla in his address to the august gathering greeted everyone on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day.  Praising India’s democracy, the Lok ... Read more

68 webinars organized by M/o Tourism till date under Dekho Apna Desh Series; series continue to provide thrust to the rich culture of tourism in India with a viewership of over 3 lakh, Dekho Apna Desh Series gets a huge thumbs up. SAATHI initiative launched to assist the hospitality industry to continue to operate safely and instill confidence about the safety of the hotel/unit in view of COVID-19 caused disruptions. 34399 accommodation units registered on the NIDHI portal so far ‘Stranded in India’ portal reaches out to thousands of stranded foreign tourists and extends support during COVID-19 lockdown Several important ... Read more