tourism development

Amaravati, March 25 – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu suggested on Wednesday the formation of a high-level committee, led by the Chief Secretary, to promote tourism in the state.Addressing a review meeting on tourism, the Chief Minister emphasized the need to make 50,000...

Jaipur, March 24 The Rajasthan government is planning to develop the area around the Mahi Dam in Banswara district as a tourism destination, with a focus on the region known as the “City of Hundred Islands” due to the numerous islands on the Mahi River, a state minister said on Tuesday.The...

Mumbai, March 24 The Maharashtra government will organize the Koyna Daulat Dongri Festival 2026 in Patan, aiming to boost tourism in the Satara district, an official said on Tuesday.The five-day festival, starting on April 2, will serve as a platform to showcase local talent and the cultural...

The picturesque tourist destination of Sanasar, located approximately 130 kilometers from Jammu, is set to have its first nine-hole golf course, which is expected to be operational by mid-2026.This initiative is part of the Jammu and Kashmir government's efforts to promote tourism, with a...

Shimla, March 21 – Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented a budget of Rs 54,928 crore for 2026-27, focusing on the rural economy, and blamed the discontinuation of the revenue deficit grant to the state for the annual losses of over Rs 8,000 crore.The grant, a...

Patna, March 18 – With the aim of accelerating industrial growth in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced a series of major development initiatives for Jamui and Nawada on Wednesday during the ongoing ‘Samriddhi Yatra’.Addressing public gatherings alongside Chief Minister...

Lucknow, March 17 Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the increase in the number of pilgrims visiting religious sites in Uttar Pradesh reflects both improved infrastructure and deepening public faith, even as it presents challenges for the government.Addressing a gathering after...

Saharanpur (UP), March 14 Yogi Adityanath reviewed development works in the Saharanpur district on Saturday and offered prayers at the revered Shakumbhari Devi Temple, wishing for public welfare.According to an official statement, the chief minister visited the temple complex and inspected the...

Mumbai, March 12 – Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik informed the Legislative Council on Thursday that the government has decided to build modern “busports” across the state, following the model of Gujarat.He said a new policy has been formulated for the comprehensive development...

Amaravati, March 12 – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday directed district collectors to focus on investment proposals and continuously take measures to attract industries across districts.During the second day of the sixth District Collectors' Conference, the CM...

Amaravati, March 12 – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday directed district collectors to focus on investment proposals and continuously take measures to attract industries across districts.During the second day of the sixth District Collectors' Conference, the chief...

Amaravati, March 10 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that the Greenfield capital city of Amaravati should showcase the glory of Telugu culture globally, and called for implementing self-financed projects in it.During the 59th Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA)...

New Delhi, March 9 The Delhi government is planning to build a PM Unity Mall in the city to promote unique products from various states and union territories across India, officials said on Monday.In the 2023-24 Budget, the Centre has allocated ₹5,000 crore for establishing the PM Unity Mall...

Shillong, March 9 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma stated on Monday that development projects worth more than Rs 5,000 crore are currently being implemented in the South Garo Hills district, highlighting the government’s efforts to accelerate infrastructure and livelihood initiatives...

Jaipur, March 7 – The long-awaited Kota–Bundi Greenfield Airport project for the Hadoti region formally began on Saturday with the laying of its foundation stone at Shambhupura in Kota.Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the ceremony virtually and congratulated the people of the Hadoti...

Jammu, March 7 Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that after five years of sustained efforts, the vision of making Jammu and Kashmir the nation's "spiritual heart" is no longer distant.Sinha was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the infrastructure upgradation and beautification...

Alappuzha (Kerala), March 7 Fulfilling a long-cherished demand of the residents of Perumbalam island, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday inaugurated the Perumbalam Bridge in this coastal district, bringing to an end generations of wait for a direct road link to the mainland...

Bhubaneswar, March 5 Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the Go-Homestay portal on Thursday to promote community-led tourism across the state.The launch coincided with a state-level workshop on the Odisha Homestays Establishment Scheme–2025, aimed at educating stakeholders...

Amaravati, March 4 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday that the coalition government has restored investors' confidence in the state and revived the Brand Andhra.Speaking in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said that between 2019 and 2024, the Brand AP was...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 4 – In a significant inter-state collaboration, the Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS), the human resource development arm of Kerala's Tourism Department, has launched a comprehensive training program for tourism officials from Tamil Nadu, focusing...