tourism development

Jaipur, February 24 Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Diya Kumari informed the assembly on Tuesday that a detailed project report (DPR) worth Rs 275.68 crore has been prepared for implementing the Maharana Pratap Tourist Circuit Development Scheme, and development works will...

February 24, New Delhi: The Tourism Leadership Summit, organized by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum in collaboration with the Sankala Foundation, took place in New Delhi on Tuesday.The summit aims to foster greater collaboration between the public and private sectors and to develop...

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma informed the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Monday that priority for implementing the state’s Homestay Scheme has been given to areas with strong tourism potential, particularly locations known for natural and cultural attractions such as waterfalls, caves...

Chennai, February 21 – As a major step towards accelerating tourism investments in the State, the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has established a dedicated tourism facilitation cell to ensure the swift implementation of projects announced during the Tamil Nadu Global Tourism...

Jammu, February 19 The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed grants amounting to Rs 74,690 crore for 13 departments, including Finance, Power and Housing.The grants were passed after extensive two-day discussions in the House.The Assembly also passed 19 supplementary...

Lucknow, February 19 Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh on Thursday criticized the opposition in the state Legislative Council, asserting that all government and private cruises operating on the Ganga river in Varanasi are being conducted in full compliance with prescribed...

Amaravati, February 19 The Andhra Pradesh Investment Promotion Board meeting has approved 27 projects with an investment of over Rs 29,000 crore.Emphasizing a shift in governance, the CM stressed that the "Speed of Doing Business" policy must remain the guiding principle in all matters related...

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah welcomed the reopening of 14 tourist destinations, following discussions with the Union Minister. He also directed officials to ensure seamless essential services and facilities for the public during the holy month of Ramadhan.Srinagar, February...

Guwahati, February 17 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that the state cabinet has approved the vote-on-account presented in the legislative Assembly for the initial months of the 2026-27 financial year.The Cabinet also approved the release of entrepreneurship fund (seed...

Kozhikode (Kerala), February 16 Tourism Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas said on Monday that 2025 witnessed the highest number of tourist arrivals in Kerala's history.Speaking to reporters, he said that 2,58,80,365 tourists from outside the state visited Kerala last year, the highest since the...

Bhubaneswar, February 16 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a ₹330 crore package to revive the Ekamra beautification and modernization project at the Shree Lingaraj temple in the state capital, Bhubaneswar.The Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monument Revival Action (Ekamra)...

Shimla, February 15 The Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to develop a zipline project at Naddi, which is said to be Asia's longest, in the scenic Dhauladhar valley of the Kangra district, an official statement issued here on Sunday said.The proposed 4.3 km long Naddi Zipline Project...

Jaipur, February 14 – The sixth meeting of the Board of Investment was held on Saturday at the Chief Minister’s residence, chaired by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. During the meeting, customized incentive packages were approved for 10 mega projects across key sectors, aimed at attracting...

Srinagar, February 14 – The 10th National Snow Shoe Championship was inaugurated in Sonamarg, a popular tourist resort in J&K, on Saturday. A total of 178 athletes from 20 states participated in the championship.According to officials, Syed Qamar Sajad, Director of Tourism (Kashmir)...

Gangtok, February 13 Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba met Union Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday, seeking his intervention on the issues faced by people living in villages on the periphery of forests, including the increasing incidents of man-animal conflicts.Subba met Yadav at his...

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 12: As a step to streamline vending activities and enhance the visitor experience around the historic Bahu Fort and Bagh-e-Bahu area, Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) allocated 11 modern carts, 10 shops, and five prefabricated kiosks to local vendors on Thursday.The allocation...

Minister Javid Ahmad Dar informed the Legislative Assembly today that the Jammu and Kashmir Government is reviewing a proposal to declare new areas suitable for tourism across the Union Territory, including prominent locations in the Bani constituency such as Bani town, Lowang, and Sarthal.The...

Jaipur, Feb 11 The formation of the Rajasthan State Testing Agency (RSTA) to ensure transparency in competitive exams, a pilot project to provide carbon credits to farmers, and the formation of a high-level committee to address the demands of government employees were among the key announcements...

Tura (Meghalaya), February 11 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said on Wednesday that his government is investing across sectors, including luxury hotels, to accelerate economic growth.He said the state's annual expenditure has more than tripled since 2014.Sangma said the state's...

On February 11, 2026, in Aizawl, the inaugural program of the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Program was held on January 16, 2026, at the Guest House Conference Hall of Mizoram University. The program was chaired by Dr. R. Lalchhanhima, the nodal officer and Dean of Students' Welfare at...