What is the Scenario of Tourism in India? India attracted a lot of travellers in the past due to its fabled wealth. Visit of Hieun-tsang, a devout Chinese Buddhist is an example of this. Pilgrim Travel got a boost when Emperors like Ashoka and Harsha started building rest houses for pilgrims. Arthashastra’ pointing out the importance of the travel …
Context: Government has prepared the Draft National Tourism Policy focusing on Green, and digital tourism. What are the Key Points of the Draft Policy? Industry Status to Sector: To promote investment in the tourism sector, the document mentions granting of industry status to the sector, along with formally granting infrastructure status to hotels. Five Key Areas: Five key areas …
Context: Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism. The policy envisages promoting India as a Medical Value Travel (MVT) and Wellness destination. What is Medical and Wellness Tourism? Medical & Wellness tourism may be defined as ‘activities related to travel and hosting a foreign tourist who stays at least one night at the destination …
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It is launched by Ministry of Railway to save Rs. 41,000 crore on the Indian Railways’ expenditure on energy consumption over the next 10 years. This target of ‘Mission 41K will be achieved by taking a slew of measures which include moving 90% of traffic to electric traction over diesel from present 50% of the …
Mawlynnong village in Meghalaya has become a role model for other states in maintaining cleanliness and also tourists’ hotspot. It is also claimed as Asia’s cleanest village. Over 500 tourists from across the country and abroad visit the village daily. Through cleanliness, the villagers have created opportunities to earn money as the village has become …