Sustainable Tourism

Ministry of Tourism Promotes Sustainable Heritage Tourism

Official Press

31 Jul 2025

The Ministry of Tourism has announced a National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism and the Travel for LiFE programme to encourage sustainable practices among tourists and businesses. The Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme aims to develop responsible tourist destinations. Financial assistance is provided to state governments and agencies for enhancing tourism infrastructure under various schemes, including Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD, to enrich visitor experiences. This information was shared by Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in the Rajya Sabha.

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Foreign Secretary Meets Executive Vice Foreign Minister of China in Diplomatic Talks

The Media Center's recent press releases include significant diplomatic and international events. On February 10, 2026, the Foreign Secretary met with China's Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu to discuss important bilateral issues. Additionally, India and the United Kingdom signed an agreement on social security contributions,

IndiaAI Launches 'Kaushal Rath' to Promote AI Literacy Across India

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India and UK Sign Social Security Contributions Agreement

On February 10, 2026, India and the United Kingdom signed a landmark agreement on social security contributions aimed at preventing double contributions for employees on temporary assignments between the two nations, supporting mobility and reinforcing partnerships in the service sector. Source: Original Link

Ministry of Defence Invites Feedback on New Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026

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Foreign Secretary Meets Executive Vice Foreign Minister of China in Diplomatic Talks

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Ministry of Defence Invites Feedback on New Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026