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19/09/22 08:56 AM IST

The three-day National Conference of State Tourism Ministers

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  • The three-day National Conference of State Tourism Ministers at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh began recently with a press conference chaired by Shri G Kishan Reddy.
About the conference 
  • AIM-to bring in diverse viewpoints and perspectives from all the States and Union Territories of India on tourism development and growth and to create a direct dialogue with the States on Schemes, policies and steps being taken at a national level for overall tourism improvement in India.
  • The National Conference also aims to be a platform for sharing of best practices, successful projects, and tourism product opportunities.
  • The Conference is divided into thematic sessions on Development of Tourism Infrastructure, Cultural, Spiritual & Heritage tourism, Tourism in the Himalayan states, Responsible and sustainable tourism, Role of digital technology for the marketing and promotion of tourism destinations,
  • Emerging importance of homestays in the Indian hospitality sector, Ayurveda, Wellness, and Medical Value travel, and lastly on Forest and wildlife tourism.
  • The National Conference also aims to build a common vision for tourism and it’s growth as we move towards India @ 2047.
  • The upcoming 25 years being the Amrit Kaal, the aim of the Conference is to begin a common conversation between the State and Central Governments for setting the vision for tourism in India in the year 2047
Government Intiatives 
  • The PRASHAD Scheme aim to strengthen the tourist facilities around spiritual locations, under which 39 projects have been sanctioned in 24 States. 
  • The infrastructure development at these tourists, pilgrimage and heritage destinations / cities focuses on cleanliness, security, universal accessibility, service delivery, skill development and livelihood of local communities.
  • The Ministry has recently launched the Swadesh Darshan Scheme 2.0 with the objective  to  develop  sustainable  and  responsible  destinations  following  a  tourist & destination  centric  approach. 
Source- PIB 

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