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35 projects worth ₹4857.11 crore sanctioned till now for Northeast’s growth under PM-DevINE Scheme

Till now, 35 projects worth ₹4857.11 crore have been sanctioned under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for Northeast Region (PM-DevINE) Scheme including the development of Maa Kamakhya Access Corridor at Guwahati, Assam. The scheme was initially announced with 100 per cent Central funding in the Union Budget 2022-23 with an initial outlay of ₹1500 crore. However, in 2022, Cabinet approved it with an outlay of ₹6600 crore.

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Arunachal Pradesh CM highlights upcoming trekking opportunities in Himalayas for adventure enthusiasts

Speaking at the 16th ATOAI Annual Convention, Pema Khandu, Chief Minister, Arunachal Pradesh, revealed that two major trekking routes are being planned by the central government. The third initiative, the Trans-Himalayan Trekking Trail, will be launched as well for adventure enthusiasts. He said, “These initiatives will provide opportunities for the local communities to showcase their culture and hospitality.”

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Philippines fully implements its new e-visa system in India after the success of its pilot phase

After the success of the pilot phase of its e-visa system in India, the Philippines announced that it is ready to fully implement its new e-visa system in India. Considering that India has been one of the important outbound source markets, the Philippines has been trying to implement a fully automated e-visa process to attract Indians.

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‘Need to change the perception to grow the OTOAI pan-India’: Himanshu Patil, newly-elected President

Himanshu Patil, Director, Kesari Tours Kesari Tours Private Limited , takes the charge as new OTOAI President. Speaking about the first steps in his new role, he shared, “The aim is to change the perception and to grow the association pan-India, especially in the Western region and the Southern side. The way OTOAI is working, we will do well in both these areas.”

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South Africa launches ETA system to streamline visa process for Indian travellers: Tourism Minister

Patricia de Lille, Minister of Tourism, South Africa met Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Tourism, India, to explore opportunities for enhancing tourism between the two nations. Lille announced that the country has launched a new digital Entry Travel Agreement (ETA) system to simplify the visa process for Indians.

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Wedding industry has immense potential to drive India’s economic growth: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, speaking at PHDCC’s 1st Wedding Tourism Summit & Expo said, “India’s wedding industry is poised to drive the economic growth. About 54 per cent of India’s population is under 30 years and a large part of household income is spent on weddings.”

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RCS-UDAN’s success propelled 1,000-plus aircraft demand in India, highlights PM Modi

During the inauguration of Saharanpur, Rewa, and Ambikapur airports, PM Modi highlighted that RCS-UDAN’s success has escalated demand for new aircraft. The heightened demand for aircraft is substantiated by Indian carriers’ orders, which exceed 1,000 aircraft slated for delivery over the next 10-15 years, representing a significant augmentation of India’s existing fleet, which currently comprises approximately 800 planes.

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