3-Day National Conference of Tourism Ministers of all states begins at Dharamshala

Dharamsala, September 18, 2022: The three-day National Conference of State Tourism Ministers at Dharamshala kickstarted with a press conference chaired by Kishan Reddy Gangapuram, Minister of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

The three-day national tourism conclave is being attended by Central Ministers, Tourism Ministers from States and UTs, Governors, Administrators and Seniors Officials of the Central Government, State Governments and Heads of the Tourism and Hospitality Associations.

Union Tourism Minister Kishan Reddy Gangapuram also informed the media that a National Tourism Policy will be brought out in India before the budget session. He also gave the slogan of #VikasBhiVirasatBhi so that while developing the tourism infrastructure the centuries old traditions and creations could not be disturbed.

Later, Himachal chief minister Jai Ram Thakur today hosted a dinner for the Tourism Ministers of various states here at Dharamshala.

The Himachal CM welcomed all the delegates who are participating in the conference and said that this national level event would not only play a very significant role in shaping the vision for tourism sectors across the country keeping in view the future scenario, but also a road map for Himachal Pradesh. A colourful folk cultural programme was also presented on the occasion.
 
Earlier, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur also attended the pre-conference session of National Level Conference of the State Tourism Ministers of the country.
 
Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region G. Kishan Reddy presented a bouquet to the Chief Minister.
 
The Chief Minister also honoured the Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Tourism Shripad Yeso Naik with Himachali Cap and Shawl.
 
Minister of State for Defence and Tourism Ajay Bhatt, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism Arvind Singh, Member NITI Ayog Vinod Kumar Paul, Director General, Ministry of Tourism and Managing Director ITDC Ltd. G. Kamala Vardhana Rao and Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism Rakesh Kumar Verma were also present on the occasion.