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To support Unique Tourism Projects under Maharashtra Tourism Policy 2016, DoT signed an MoU with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) with a desire to light up (sound and light show) the Gateway of India, thus making it a destination to further attract tourists. The IOCL will finance the project through the CSR funds and facilitate the operation of sound & light show through its technical expertise. Similarly, another MoU was signed with Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) to begin the concept of Mining Tourism in Maharashtra to explore the state’s mineral treasure. Tourists will get to experience mine tourism at Saoner (UG) and Adasa (OC) in Nagpur Area, Niljai (OC) Wani Area and Bhatadi (OC) in Chandrapur Area.

Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism shared that the World Tourism Day will be celebrated in full fervour today, with National Tourism Awards to be held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Also, the iconic week for tourism will also start today under the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations with World Tourism Day celebrations and will end in Mumbai with a Paryatan Parv to be inaugurated by the Hon. Union Minister of Tourism.

Celebrating World Tourism Day, the Ministry ofTourism, will present the National Tourism Awards to various segments of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Further, as India celebrates 75 years of independence, the Ministry of Tourism commences its Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) iconic week on 27th September 2022, and also recognizes the efforts of industry stakeholders by conferring the National Tourism Awards.

Ministry of Tourism released the Dharamshala Declaration 2022 after the conclusion of the three-day National Conference of State Tourism Ministers in Dharamshala. The document lists the short-term and long-term goals to ensure positioning of India as one of the leaders in the tourism sector by 2047.

G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, has said that the Government of India will continue to support MSMEs in tourism and capitalise on the employment generation potential in the sector. Ministry is also paving the way for developing responsible and sustainable tourism destinations, he informed.

Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State, Tourism, has said that the three-day National Conference of State Tourism Ministers in Dharamshala gave an opportunity to all states in India to put their best practices and issues forward and the salient points from discussions will help MOT to formulate a better tourism policy.

G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, concluded the 3-day National Conference of State Tourism Ministers in Dharamshala by saying that 34. India is estimated to achieve 50 Bn USD GDP contribution from Tourism, 30 Bn USD in Foreign Exchange Earnings and 15 million foreign arrivals by 2024

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said the government has taken a four-fold strategy for the development of tourism in the country that focuses on improving connectivity, enhancing tourism infrastructure, streamlining branding, and showcasing culture and heritage.   

Arvind Singh, Secretary Tourism, has said that that the national conference of state tourism ministers is being held because we all want tourism to be a national priority and we all want the central and state governments to work in tandem as one team that works together to deliver. 

Highlighting the slogan of Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi Union Minister informed the National Tourism Policy will be brought out before the Budget session and various tourist circuits are being promoted and a new ‘Ambedkar Circuit’ shall soon be launched.