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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 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 MoreWhy in the news? India’s rise to 39th in the World Economic Forum’s “Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024” reflects post-pandemic travel improvements. The United States tops the rankings, with India excelling in South Asia and among lower-middle-income nations, citing high price competitiveness and competitive infrastructure. Source:TBS About World Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index: The …
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