Tag: StatueOfUnity
“Astro-Tourism Webinar Series by Ministry of Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho Apna Desh Webinar series titled “Astro- Tourism: The Next Frontier of Nature-based Tourism” held on 06th February 2021 focused on promoting nature-based tourism which is emerging strongly in a post – COVID world, the major thrust of the webinar was sustainable and responsible travel. The webinar focused on exploring the evolution of Astro-tourism as one of the most authentic and environment-friendly ways of traveling along with its immense potential to bring positive social, economic, and conservation benefits to remote communities. The webinar began with the opening remarks by Smt. Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry ... Read more
PM Modi flags off 8 trains to boost connectivity to the Statue of Unity at Kevadiya
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off eight trains connecting Kevadiya in Gujarat to other regions of the country with the objective to boost tourism in the tribal region, known for the Statue of Unity. Modi via video-conferencing said “It is perhaps for the first time in the history of railways that so many trains have been flagged off for the same place from different corners of the country. After all, Kevadiya is identified with the Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue of Sardar Patel… giving the mantra of a superior India. Today’s event truly unites India, ... Read more