DRMumbai: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with other Central Ministries, State Governments and Stakeholders will organise a ‘Paryatan Parv’ across the country from the September 16 to 27 2018.
The Ministry under the chairpersonship of Rashmi Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, convened a preparatory meeting with representatives from Central Ministries, States/UTs and other stakeholders to plan and formulate the Paryatan Parv in New Delhi.
The Parv is being organised with the objective of drawing focus on the benefits of tourism, showcasing the cultural diversity of the country and reinforcing the principle of ‘Tourism for All’.
The Secretary while addressing the meeting, informed that the Paryatan Parv will have three main components as like last year – ‘Dekho Apna Desh’, ‘Tourism for All’ and ‘Tourism and Governance’.
While stressing that this year also Paryatan Parv shall focus on domestic tourists, especially to sensitise youth, the Secretary said that India has a huge variety of destinations, many of which are yet to be promoted. She also has asked the states to focus on prime tourist destinations and promote such locations through Paryatan Parv.
“Tourism sector contributes in a big way to the country’s economy by generating employment to youth, women and people in rural areas. Therefore, the programmes should have a festive look and encourage maximum participation of the people,” she added.
The Paryatan Parv will start with the India Tourism Mart 2018 (September 16-18), which will further ensure wide participation from outside the country. The Paryatan Parv shall conclude with the World Tourism Day celebrations on September 27.
Partners in the events include the State Governments who will organise cultural and other tourism-related events, workshops and seminars at the identified sites as well at other destinations and locations in their States. The States will also provide their broad activities plan for the Parv to the Ministry of Tourism by August 30.
