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The Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho Apna Desh Webinar series titled “India’s Hidden Gems” on 21^st November 2020 focused on hidden gems of India.

Details

• The series Dekho Apna Desh are organised to promote the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
• The Dekho Apna Desh Webinar Series is presented in technical partnership with National e Governance Department, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Hidden Gems

• Dudhsagar plantation – Dudhsagar, GoaA 50-acre property with cashew plantations, a spice garden, a tropical palm garden, a nature trail and a unique natural pool.
• SAVE Farms, Dahanu, Maharashtra, is an enviable, eco-friendly green cocoon that the Save family has cultivated from scratch with vast farms, luscious Chikoo and Lychee orchards and botanical gardens with medicinal plants
• Great Hornbill resorts – Owned by a retired banker and his son, this property is located in Amarambalam, Nilambur, Kerala. 

Dekho Apna Desh Webinar series

The Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India is arranging a series of Webinars under the over all theme of ‘Dekho Apna Desh’.
Recognising the fact that revival in the tourism sector will be largely spearheaded by Domestic Tourism, the Ministry is focusing on the promotion of Domestic Tourism.

Objective

To promote various tourism destinations of India – including the lesser known destinations and lesser known facets of popular destinations.

Details

• The Webinars include glimpses of the culture, heritage, handicrafts and cuisine of the destinations, in addition to the tourist spots.
• Concepts of Responsible Tourism, Accessible Tourism, Wildlife, Trekking, Bicycling and Motor Cycle Tours, etc. have also been promoted through the Webinars.
• They are an attempt to present an undiscovered India to its citizens and encourage them to travel.
• A repository of all the Webinars is being maintained by the Ministry and YouTube links to the Webinars are made available on the Incredible India Social Media handles of the Ministry of Tourism.

Source: PIB