Tag: Kishan Reddy

Tourism has one of the highest job creating potentials across all sectors: G Kishan Reddy

Key Highlights: In 2019, Tourism industry contributed USD 194 billion to Indian economy Shri Reddy addressed at the e-Eonclave: Resilience and the Road to Recovery Sh G Kishan Reddy highlightedthe efforts of the Tourism Ministry during the lockdown for its initiative of “Dekho Apna Desh” which kept the spirit of tourism alive. Union Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri G. Kishan Reddy speaking at the E-Conclave- Resilience and The Road to Recovery stated “Tourism has always been a strong driver for economic growth in the country. In 2019, the industry contributed USD 194 billion ... Read more

Minister for Tourism Shri G. Kishan Reddy chairs the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ meeting today

Minister for Tourism Shri G. Kishan Reddychaired the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ meeting on 13 July, 2021, as part of India’s BRICS chairship. The Ministers of all the member countries viz. Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa participated in the meeting. India organized the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting as an effective means to promote tourism cooperation among BRICS countries. The meeting reviewed the intra BRICS Tourism cooperation.The significant aspect of the meeting was the adoption of the Ministers’ Communique, an outcome document on cooperation and promotion of tourism between the BRICS countries. The Ministers’ Communique recognized that the COVID-19 pandemic ... Read more