Tag: NITI Aayog

Third edition of ‘Tasting India’ Symposium commences in Delhi

A Global Food Policy Advocacy Initiative, ‘Tasting India’ has commenced  in Delhi from 14th and will conclude on 16th December 2018 in Delhi. ‘Eat Right’ is the the theme of this years’ programme. The event is supported by NITI Aayog, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Incredible India, The Nordics (Nordic Council of Ministers), Nordic Food Policy Lab, SDG2 Advocacy Hub, India International Center, Sweden Foodtech and Basque Culinary Center. For the first time in the country, one platform will bring together experts from around the world to discuss ways to actualize the United Nations Sustainability Goals using the ... Read more

NITI Aayog all set to bring Andaman & Lakshadweep to tourism map

Two project management agencies have been constituted by NITI Aayog to develop Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands under the Incredible Islands Projects of India. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Development Corporation Limited and the Society for Promotion of Nature Tourism and Sports, Lakshdweep, have been earmarked as agencies that will be working to develop tourism prospects in these islands. The government also wants to develop eco-tourism projects in Andaman Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands. “The development component includes eco-tourism facility with the development of resorts, tents and tree houses besides other infrastructure projects to support the facility. A water desalination plant, solar power generation facility, necessary ... Read more