Odisha translates PM Modi’s vision on eco-tourism into action for growth
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Odisha translates PM Modi’s vision on eco-tourism into action for growth

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recurrent advice to promote the most incredible and diverse eco-tourism destinations, the Odisha government has decided to position itself to leverage this potential for economic growth, job creation, and improving the quality of life for its residents. Some of the wondrous eco-tourism spots like Bhitarkanika Nature Camp, Satokosia Sand Resorts, Chilika Nature Camp, Similipal Nature Camp and Debrigarh Nature Camp have started drawing huge national and international tourists, thus making significant contributions to the state’s exchequer. Mahanadi Riverfront Development: A Landmark Project Inspired by Gujarat’s Sabarmati Riverfront Project, Odisha has launched the Mahanadi Riverfront Development Scheme to transform areas along the Mahanadi River in Sambalpur and Cuttack into world-class tourism hubs. A Sustainable Vision for Odisha With these initiatives, the Odisha government seeks to position the state as a global eco-tourism hotspot while ensuring economic benefits reach local communities.

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Telangana Tourism Policy 2025-2030 comes into effect
1 week, 2 days ago

Telangana Tourism Policy 2025-2030 comes into effect

The Hindu  

Telangana Tourism Policy 2025-2030 came into effect from Monday. It aims to position the State in the top five States in domestic and international tourist arrivals, attract ₹15,000 crores of new investments to the tourism sector in next five years, create additional employment opportunities for three lakh people and enhance tourism contribution to 10% or higher of the State GDP. …

Breaking: PM Modi Highlights Key Development Plans and Tourism Growth in His Speech During Uttarakhand Visit
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Breaking: PM Modi Highlights Key Development Plans and Tourism Growth in His Speech During Uttarakhand Visit

ABP News  

During his visit to Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the rapid development in the state over the past decade, attributing it to the collaborative efforts of the state and central governments. Modi mentioned that the central government recently approved major projects, including the Kedarnath Road and Hemkund Sahib projects. The Prime Minister also discussed the focus on developing eco-friendly …

AP Targets Rs 25,000 Cr Investment in Tourism
1 month, 1 week ago

AP Targets Rs 25,000 Cr Investment in Tourism

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Tourism Minister, Kandula Durgesh, has promised investors that the state government will provide all necessary support and incentives to promote tourism in the state. Speaking at the South Asia Leading Travel and Tourism Exhibition 2025 in New Delhi, Durgesh said the AP government has declared tourism as an industry and will provide all the incentives and subsidies that are …

Minister Kandula Durgesh urges investors at South Asia Travel & Tourism Exhibition to explore A.P.
1 month, 1 week ago

Minister Kandula Durgesh urges investors at South Asia Travel & Tourism Exhibition to explore A.P.

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh invited investors to partner in developing the tourism sector in the State, at the South Asia Travel & Tourism Exhibition 2025 in New Delhi on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh has set a goal of attracting investments of ₹25,000 crore over the next five years, focusing on sustainable, holistic tourism development, economic growth and job creation, …

Beyond Budget 2025: Not cities, create 50 circuits of developed tourism
1 month, 1 week ago

Beyond Budget 2025: Not cities, create 50 circuits of developed tourism

India Today  

The overarching concern with the tourism sector is the fact that India still hasn’t streamlined its tourism strategy. While the Union budget’s announcement to develop 50 tourist destinations is a step in the right direction, it could have been taken much further, says Anand Ramanathan, partner & consumer industry leader, Deloitte India. Ramanathan suggests that just like the Urban Challenge …

Odisha secures over Rs 8,000 crore in tourism investments at Make in Odisha Conclave
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Odisha secures over Rs 8,000 crore in tourism investments at Make in Odisha Conclave

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is stepping up its efforts to position itself as a premier global destination for tourism, especially in the areas of MICE and wedding tourism. At the Utkarsh Odisha - Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 on Wednesday, the state garnered investment interest totaling an impressive Rs 8,155 crore. These investments are set to transform Odisha’s tourism landscape with luxury …

Telangana CM wants comprehensive tourism policy to be prepared by Feb. 10
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Telangana CM wants comprehensive tourism policy to be prepared by Feb. 10

The Hindu  

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed the officials of the Tourism Department to come up with a comprehensive tourism policy for the State by February 10. Once announced, the policy should ensure that there is significant rise in tourists which in turn leads to revenue generation to the State besides attracting domestic as well as international tourists to …

How PM Narendra Modi played mascot of Odisha's transformation
1 month, 4 weeks ago

How PM Narendra Modi played mascot of Odisha's transformation

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has firmly positioned himself as the mascot of Odisha’s transformation, embodying the state’s aspirations for economic progress and global recognition. Modi underlined Odisha’s historical significance as a trade hub, with its ancient ports serving as “India’s gateway to Southeast Asia”. “Eastern India is the growth engine of our country, and Odisha plays a pivotal role in …

Kerala to extend carrying capacity studies to more destinations to promote eco-friendly tourism practices
2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala to extend carrying capacity studies to more destinations to promote eco-friendly tourism practices

The Hindu  

The Kerala government will extend the carrying capacity studies to more destinations to promote eco-friendly and sustainable tourism practices that protect Kerala’s natural beauty, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said during the policy address at the Assembly here on Friday. The government is also committed to positioning Kerala as a premier global destination by operationalising the Heli Tourism Policy approved in …

Tourism is heart of Goa’s economy: Minister
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tourism is heart of Goa’s economy: Minister

Live Mint  

Panaji, Dec 30 Tourism is the heart of Goa's economy and its two airports have transformed connectivity, making it easier for travellers to reach the coastal state, minister Rohan Khaunte said on Monday. The current tourist season has been exceptional with four-star and five-star hotels registering almost full occupancy, the state tourism minister said in a statement. "The season has …

Telangana tourism policy to create 3 L jobs
3 months, 1 week ago

Telangana tourism policy to create 3 L jobs

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The state government has announced its first-ever comprehensive tourism policy, ‘Telangana Tourism Policy 2025-30,’ in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Despite welcoming 60.75 million domestic and 68,400 international tourists in 2022, Telangana’s share in national tourism arrivals dropped to 3.51 per cent, placing it ninth among Indian states. Its primary goals include: Positioning Telangana among the top five states in …

Centre allocates Rs 199.9 crore for Hirakud, Satkosia tourism development
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre allocates Rs 199.9 crore for Hirakud, Satkosia tourism development

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Acting on its promise of prioritising development of Odisha’s tourism potential under the ‘Look East’ policy, the central government on Wednesday announced a comprehensive action plan for nature tourism at Satkosia Tiger Reserve and Hirakud and allocated Rs 199.98 crore for the purpose. Each of the destinations will get Rs 99.99 crore for tourism development projects and some components …

Expanding tourism for leisure and jobs
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Expanding tourism for leisure and jobs

Hindustan Times  

Given India’s under-tapped tourism potential, the Centre’s ₹3,295-crore assistance to 23 states to develop 40 less-known tourism sites is a welcome initiative. States will be required to develop the sites within two years under Union tourism ministry oversight, and then operate and manage the same. The Centre is urging the states to explore possibilities of partnering with the private sector …

Odisha tourism sector seeks CM’s intervention for growth
4 months, 1 week ago

Odisha tourism sector seeks CM’s intervention for growth

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Stakeholders in the tourism, travel and hospitality sector have urged Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to amend the state tourism policy to bring in more investment and visitors along with creating a dedicated land bank for establishment of more hotels at various destinations. Requesting the chief minister to provide land to selected hoteliers at the industrial policy resolution rate, …

Odisha promotes wedding tourism at World Travel Market
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha promotes wedding tourism at World Travel Market

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The delegation led by deputy chief minister Pravati Parida on Wednesday invited tourism stakeholders at World Travel Market, London to explore destinations and wedding tourism prospects in Odisha. Parida urged the UK and European tourism stakeholders to bring in more travellers to Odisha and also invited the Indian diaspora to visit Odisha during the 18th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya …

AP Embraces Circuit and Film Tourism: Minister Durgesh
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5 months ago

AP Embraces Circuit and Film Tourism: Minister Durgesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Andhra Pradesh's new tourism policy focuses on circuit and film tourism to attract more visitors to the state. The government plans to relocate the Telugu film industry to Vijayawada, highlighting the state's growing appeal as a filming destination. The state is keen on developing sustainable tourism models, with plans to encourage visitor stays to 3-4 days at each location. The …

Minister Jupally: A new era for Talangana's tourism sector around the corner
6 months ago

Minister Jupally: A new era for Talangana's tourism sector around the corner

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Thursday shared the state government’s plans for revitalising the tourism sector in Telangana. In an exclusive chat with TNIE, Krishna Rao revealed that a new Tourism Policy would be introduced next month, offering incentives and subsidies for private sector collaborations aimed at developing tourism infrastructure under the Public-Private Partnership model. The minister also …

Odisha: HAI seeks state support to boost tourism
6 months, 1 week ago

Odisha: HAI seeks state support to boost tourism

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The executive committee of Hotel Association of India, the apex body of hoteliers, called on deputy chief minister Pravati Parida here on Friday and discussed growth of tourism sector in the state. After the meeting, Parida, who is also the Tourism minister, said she hopes Odisha will soon see arrival of new hotels, which will enhance tourism and the …

Create environment for hospitality development: Minister Dharmendra
7 months ago

Create environment for hospitality development: Minister Dharmendra

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR/PURI: Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday stressed the need for creation of commercial and social environment for growth and development of hospitality sector in Odisha. Inaugurating the Swosti Premium Beach Resorts at Puri, Pradhan said besides conducive environment, the state will have to make an action plan to achieve the goals set for the sector. The minister appreciated …

Temple corridors in Bihar, focus on Odisha: How Sitharaman’s budget gives a leg up to tourism
8 months ago

Temple corridors in Bihar, focus on Odisha: How Sitharaman’s budget gives a leg up to tourism

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget speech highlights the government’s aim to enhance religious tourism in the country, especially Bihar. Odisha, which the BJP won recently, will also benefit from the Centre’s plans for its development as the ‘ultimate tourism destination’ Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced her seventh consecutive budget today, with big rewards for its National Democratic Alliance allies. Temple …

CM Naidu pledges full support to Modi’s vision for sustainable development
8 months, 1 week ago

CM Naidu pledges full support to Modi’s vision for sustainable development

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for spearheading an India-led global mass movement through ' Mission LIFE' to promote environmental protection. Releasing a poster prepared by the central government’s media advisor for Bureau of Energy Efficiency wing for southern states and UTs, Naidu emphasized the government's dedication to eco-friendly practices like waste reduction, water …

State to tap tourism potential of Telangana: Jupally
8 months, 3 weeks ago

State to tap tourism potential of Telangana: Jupally

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD : Disclosing that the government has drafted a new Tourism Policy, Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Wednesday said that it would be formally announced after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s approval. Speaking to reporters here, Krishna Rao accused the previous BRS government of neglecting the tourism sector. He said that as the chief minister is stressing …

Jupally outlines roadmap for the revival of tourism sector in Telangana
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jupally outlines roadmap for the revival of tourism sector in Telangana

The Hindu  

Stating that Telangana’s tourism sector witnessed significant stagnation over the past decade due to various factors, Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao announced that they had prepared a comprehensive roadmap to rejuvenate the tourism sector by making a draft Telangana Tourism policy. Emphasising the importance of language and culture, he said, “We aim to promote Telangana’s art forms like ‘Perini Shivatandavam’ …

Telangana government Drafts New Tourism Policy to Boost Sector
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana government Drafts New Tourism Policy to Boost Sector

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government has drafted a new tourism policy to attract more tourists to the state’s iconic landmarks like Somasila, Ramappa, Laknavaram, Nagarjunasagar and Anantagiri Hills, said minister of tourism and culture Jupally Krishna Rao. He said the tourism policy will make Telangana a major tourism hub in the country and will boost economic development and employment opportunities by …

Odisha needs a leader risen from grassroots: EAM
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha needs a leader risen from grassroots: EAM

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said Odisha needs a government that will have energy and commitment to propel the economic growth by utilising its skilled manpower and abundant natural resources. Addressing a media conference here, Jaishankar said, “The need of the hour is to have a government that will be a good partner of the Narendra Modi …

Tourism can be expanded without endangering biodiversity: Meghalaya CM
1 year, 4 months ago

Tourism can be expanded without endangering biodiversity: Meghalaya CM

The Hindu  

Meghalaya is developing a tourism model that does not pit the economy against ecology, according to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. One lakh jobs A multi-pronged approach — including the development of better hospitality infrastructure, road connectivity, and unique experiences, with a focus on culture — is on the cards for Meghalaya, the Chief Minister said. “We are investing between ₹2,000 …

India Leads in Sustainable Tourism: Kishan Reddy
1 year, 8 months ago

India Leads in Sustainable Tourism: Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Union Minister for Tourism G. Kishan Reddy has called for sustainable and eco-friendly tourism adding that when steps are taken to achieve this, sustainable development goals for tourism can be met. Addressing the UN World Tourism Organization meeting as part of the UN High-Level Political Forum, representing India as the head of the G20 group of nations, Reddy said …

Unknown Scenic Destinations To Be Promoted By Himachal Pradesh Under New Tourism Policy
1 year, 9 months ago

Unknown Scenic Destinations To Be Promoted By Himachal Pradesh Under New Tourism Policy

News 18  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said his government is considering framing a new tourism policy to increase the number of tourists in the state by more than half promoting lesser-known destinations. Presiding over a meeting of the tourism department here, Sukhu said the government was aiming to increase the number of tourists coming to the state …

Unique city image, branding, and slogans can boost Indian local tourism industry
1 year, 10 months ago

Unique city image, branding, and slogans can boost Indian local tourism industry

Firstpost  

The recent budget by the Government of India emphasises developing a complete package for a tourist destination, and at least 50 such tourist destinations are proposed to be developed through an innovative and integrated approach immediately. Though India has a broad national tourism image, Indian local tourism at present lacks a “unique city image”, “branding” and “slogan”. From implementation point …

Assam showcases its film tourism potential with a roadshow in Mumbai
2 years ago

Assam showcases its film tourism potential with a roadshow in Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

In a bid to promote Assam as a film tourism-friendly state, the brand Assam Tourism conducted a roadshow in Mumbai on Monday. Assam showcases its film tourism potential with a roadshow in Mumbai With sustainability as the centre point and one of the guiding principles, the Assam government in November 2022 launched a new tourism policy. According to Kumar Padmapani …

Towards Conscious tourism
5 years, 11 months ago

Towards Conscious tourism

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian tourists have forever explored each destination with the spirit of conquerors, hopeful of ticking off a laundry-list of attractions. A traveller interacts with locals during one of Antara’s trips The World Tourism Organisation defines sustainable tourism as “Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, …

India TV Samvaad: Minister lists 6 achievements of Modi govt in tourism sector
7 years, 10 months ago

India TV Samvaad: Minister lists 6 achievements of Modi govt in tourism sector

India TV News  

Union Culture Minister Dr Mahesh Sharma today tabled the report card of his ministry on the occasion of third anniversary of the Narendra Modi government. India has improved its ranking in tourism sector by 25 places since last three years. India has jumped 12 spots to 40th position in World Economic Forum's travel and tourism rankings. The index takes into …

Govt working to bring Rajasthan on top of world's tourism map: CM
10 years, 6 months ago

Govt working to bring Rajasthan on top of world's tourism map: CM

India TV News  

Jaipur: Rajasthan government is making all and concrete efforts to bring the state top on the tourism map of the world while conserving heritage which has delivered encouraging results, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said. The CM said that her government has taken conservation of historic monuments and places seriously and started work on nine new projects that will also boost …

Efforts are being made to boost tourism and economy: Omar Abdullah
10 years, 8 months ago

Efforts are being made to boost tourism and economy: Omar Abdullah

India TV News  

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that initiatives have been taken to make tourism attractive for investors in the state and also to enhance economic growth of the youth. “Pilgrim, adventure, sport and other related tourism is being encouraged to develop along with the growth of conventional tourism,” he said addressing a meeting of Tourism Advisory …

A success story
19 years, 2 months ago

A success story

The Hindu  

Kerala has developed a series of innovative concepts and projects to reinvigorate the State's tourism sector without diluting its commitment to conserve nature. Highly visible and targeted promotional campaigns and aggressive marketing ploys - including participation in travel marts, international and national tourism fairs, road shows, an enticing award-winning Web site, CD-ROMs, a promotional film by ace cinematographer/director Santosh Sivan, …

Showcasing nature
22 years, 3 months ago

Showcasing nature

The Hindu  

By promoting ecotourism, the Orissa government hopes to give a much-needed fillip to the State's tourism industry. The State government's Tourism Department has coined a new slogan to promote ecotourism "Orissa: A sanctuary for ecotourism". The sites that are being developed as major ecotourism destinations are the Chilika lake, the Bhitarkanika Marine Sanctuary, the Similipal National Park, the Chandaka-Damapara Sanctuary …

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