heritage tourism

Jammu, April 8 With over 600 heritage sites identified across Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Wednesday for structured engagement with national and international agencies to unlock their tourism potential.Abdullah was addressing a meeting on heritage promotion and...

New Delhi, March 25 From frozen marathons at Pangong Lake in Ladakh to underwater adventures like snorkeling and scuba diving in Lakshadweep, the Centre is promoting a wide range of niche tourism segments across Union Territories to boost the local economy, the Rajya Sabha was informed on...

Mehsana (Gujarat), March 22 Gujarat has seen development projects worth around Rs 2,500 crore inaugurated or initiated over the past three days, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Sunday, as he announced and launched projects worth over Rs 938 crore in Mehsana district.At the ‘Mahimavant...

Jaipur, March 16 – As part of the Rajasthan Diwas celebrations, the state government will observe ‘Rajasthan Yuva Shakti Diwas’ on Tuesday, with Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma set to launch and dedicate development projects worth Rs 485 crore focused on youth empowerment.This initiative...

Mumbai, March 14 Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the revamped 'Van Rani' toy train at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) here on Saturday, restoring a popular attraction for children and visitors after several years of disruption.The Mumbai North MP dedicated the modernized toy train...

Hyderabad, March 13 – The Musi Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (MRDCL) on Friday unveiled the proposed plan for the first phase of the Musi Riverfront Development Project, aimed at transforming the 55-km stretch into an economic powerhouse, similar to the rivers in cities like Seoul...

Bengaluru, March 13 Karnataka Tourism Minister HK Patil said on Friday that the state is taking proactive steps to host international tourists stranded due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, while simultaneously promoting its rich cultural heritage and strengthening tourism infrastructure...

March 09, New Delhi – Narendra Modi addressed the Post-Budget Webinar on the theme "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People" through video conferencing on Monday.Several breakout sessions were held across sectors such as education and skilling, health and the Ministry of...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the post-budget webinar on the theme 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People' through video conferencing today. Under this theme, multiple breakout sessions will be organized across sectors, including education and skilling, health...

Mumbai, March 6 – The Maharashtra government announced a farm loan waiver of up to ₹2 lakh in the 2026-27 budget, along with measures for river-linking projects, women empowerment, youth development, healthcare, and strengthening social welfare schemes.Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis...

In a major boost to Gujarat's spiritual and heritage tourism, the state government has approved development projects worth over ₹28.68 crore in a single day. The projects focus on modernizing facilities for pilgrims while preserving the state's historical legacy. A significant portion of the...

Jaipur, March 1 Rajasthan is set to showcase its key tourism destinations at the international travel and trade fair to be held in Berlin from March 3 to 5.With the theme "From Desert to Rhine", Rajasthan Tourism will present its living heritage, diverse landscapes, and sustainable tourism...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited SATTE 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Dwarka, Delhi, today and reiterated his government's commitment to strengthening Jammu & Kashmir's position as the country's premier all-season tourist destination. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that...

New Delhi, February 24 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said on Tuesday that the travel corridor between India and the United States reflects not only growing economic engagement but also deep people-to-people ties rooted in shared values, entrepreneurial spirit, and a vibrant diaspora...

Gandhinagar, February 18 – The Gujarat government has declared 2026 as the “Year of Gujarat Tourism” and announced a series of allocations in the 2026-27 Budget aimed at strengthening heritage, pilgrimage, and coastal tourism infrastructure across the state.Presenting the Budget, Finance...

Guwahati, February 17 – The Assam Cabinet on Tuesday approved a three percent reservation for the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities in Class I and Class II state government jobs, marking a significant expansion of affirmative action for one of the state's most marginalized sections, Chief...