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The Ministry of Tourism has introduced the 'Development of Homestays in Tribal Areas' sub-scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA) to develop homestays in tribal regions. This initiative aims to boost tourism and provide alternative livelihoods for tribal communities by offering financial support for village
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The Ministry of Tourism has approved several projects to boost tourism infrastructure in Assam under schemes like Swadesh Darshan, Challenge Based Destination Development, and others. These initiatives aim to promote tourism, enhance local culture, generate employment, and strengthen the economy. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Tourism is enhancing India's MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) tourism sector by launching the 'Meet in India' sub-brand and a comprehensive Digital MICE Catalogue. These initiatives aim to showcase India's infrastructure and capabilities to host global events, supported by the National
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The Ministry of Tourism of India is taking significant steps to promote eco-tourism across the country. A National Strategy for Eco-Tourism has been established, aiming to enhance sustainable tourist destinations. With Swadesh Darshan Scheme revamped into Swadesh Darshan 2.0, the focus is on creating tourist and destination-centric approaches. Specific
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The Ministry of Tourism is set to host the closing ceremony of Bharat Parv 2026 on 31st January 2026 at the Red Fort in Delhi. The Vice President of India will attend as the Chief Guest. The event, a highlight of Republic Day celebrations, showcases India's cultural diversity
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The Ministry of Tourism acknowledges the increase in travel-related content on social media but states it lacks the mechanism to regulate or verify such user-generated content. The Ministry relies on its official website and social media to disseminate accurate travel information. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Tourism is organizing Bharat Parv 2026, a cultural and tourism festival as part of the Republic Day celebrations. The event will run from January 26 to 31, 2026, at the Red Fort, New Delhi, showcasing India's cultural diversity, tourism potential, and culinary delights. Key highlights
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The Ministry of Tourism in India has announced the development and promotion of spiritual tourism circuits within the country. While state governments and Union Territory administrations primarily manage these destinations, the Ministry supplements their efforts through schemes like Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and PRASHAD, which focus on sustainable and responsible
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The Ministry of Tourism in India has been actively strengthening the tourism and hospitality workforce through the 'Capacity Building for Service Providers (CBSP)' scheme. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with both government and private institutes, offers short-term training courses, such as Hunar Se Rozgar Tak and Tourism Awareness
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The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, has established a Task Force to advance cruise tourism along the Konkan Coast. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance tourism with the support of Central Financial Assistance under several government schemes. Currently,
World Travel Market
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is participating in the World Travel Market (WTM) in London from November 4-6, 2025, with a delegation of 30 stakeholders to showcase India's cultural diversity and tourism offerings. The event aims to enhance business engagements and attract more foreign tourists, with
Ministry of Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism is actively participating in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0, targeting 6429 objectives, including cleanliness at 413 sites. So far, 1553 activities have been completed, freeing up 14095 Sq. Ft. of space and generating revenue from scrap disposal. Progress is being