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Sohra Tourism Circuit Launched Under PM-DevINE Scheme Why in the News? Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, along with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, inaugurated the Sohra Tourism Circuit Project worth ₹200 crore under the PM-DevINE Scheme to promote sustainable, community-driven tourism and boost livelihoods in Meghalaya’s Sohra region. This initiative aims to balance tourism …
Read MoreLucknow Recognised as UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy Why in the News? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has added Lucknow to its Creative Cities Network under the category of Gastronomy, acknowledging its rich and diverse culinary heritage. This recognition places Lucknow among 70 global gastronomy cities, making it the second Indian …
Read MoreUN Honors Bled as Best Tourism Village 2025, Highlighting Sustainable Practices Why in the News? The United Nations Tourism Agency named the Slovenian town of Bled among the world’s Best Tourism Villages 2025, recognizing its efforts in sustainable tourism, cultural heritage conservation, and community-led development, announced during a ceremony in Huzhou, China. This recognition comes …
Read MoreWorld Tourism Day 2025, Promoting Sustainable Growth Through Global Tourism Transformation Why in the News? World Tourism Day 2025 is being celebrated globally on 27th September with the theme ‘Tourism and Sustainable Transformation’. The day underscores tourism’s role in fostering economic growth, cultural exchange, and sustainable development, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). …
Read MorePRASHAD Scheme and Its Strategic Integration with Other Tourism Initiatives Introduction The PRASHAD Scheme (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive), launched in 2014-15 by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, focuses on the development of infrastructure at pilgrimage and spiritual heritage sites. Over the past decade, this scheme has been strategically integrated with …
Read More🛕 PRASHAD Scheme – Overview, Budget, and 10-Year Performance Introduction The PRASHAD Scheme, which stands for Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD full form), is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Launched in December 2014 as the PRASAD Scheme, it was renamed PRASHAD in 2017 to reflect the …
Read MoreIndia’s First Vistadome Jungle Safari Train Launched Why in the News? The Uttar Pradesh government has launched India’s first Vistadome jungle safari train, connecting Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary with the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, aiming to boost eco-tourism, promote biodiversity awareness, and generate local employment through a unique forest rail experience. Key Highlights of the Vistadome Jungle …
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