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DOMESTIC Jal Mahotsav, Madhya Pradesh Jal Mahotsav is a Water Tourism Festival originated by Madhya Pradesh Tourism D e p a r t m e n t . T h i s f a m o u s “J a l Mahotsav ” is been organized at Hanumantia Island, Located in Khandwa district. This festival is also an ethnic portrayal of Madhya Pradesh an ethnic that represents dynamic affluent heritage and lavish food. Jal Mahotsav include wide diversity of bustle comprise of Land, Water and Air. Land activity cover Zip line, Tug of War, Volley Ball, Paint Ball Game, Archery Game, Bull Cart, Kite Flying, All Terrain Vehicle, Star Gazing and Kids Zone. Water movement embraces Water
Zorbing, Water Para Sailing, Motor Boat, Banana Ride, Jet Ski, Speed Boat, and Cruise Air to-do comprehends Land Para Sailing, Para Motor, and Hot Air Balloon. Along with this activities the absolute brilliance of the local artisans and crafts people, melodious folk music and performance and lip smacking cuisine all these precisely describe and define “The Heart of India” truly stand for. Indra Sagar Dam is one of the biggest water bodies of the state, which has around 10 islands. Apart from separate arrangement for parking, pick and drop
service would be in place especially for e l d e rs . A p a r t f r o m activity there are several nearby attractions to traverse. T h e t o u r i s m department has crafted various packages for the activities and nearby magnetism with in an economical dispense. The fest aim to make people aware about the tourism at such water bodies in the state.
T h e M i n i s t r y o f To u r i s m h a s recognized Medical and Wellness Tourism including Ayurveda as a Niche product in order to overcome the aspect of 'seasonality' and to promote India as a 365 days' destination and attract tourists with specific interest. Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism informed that a National Medical and Wellness Tourism Board has been constituted to provide a dedicated institutional framework to take forward the cause of promotion of Medical and Wellness Tourism including Ayurveda and any other format of Indian syste m o f m e d i c i n e co ve re d b y Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH). India as a destination for Ayurveda is also promoted through the Global Incredible India campaign and by the
Seek–Discover–Explore at Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart'17 The 4th edition of Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart with the theme Seek-Discover-Explore will be held at Bhopal from October 27 to 29 this year. Over 200 national and international buyers and about 100 representatives of distinct Indian markets are expected to participate in it. The event will be inaugurated by the dignitaries from the state. The Primary objective of this mart is to market and promote Madhya Pradesh as a destination throughout the year. The concept is a B2B platform which will bring tourism stakeholders on a platform where they would interact to explore opportunities of mutual trade. The event is being supported by eminent institutions of tourism and hospitality industry including Adventure Tour
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Board said, “ The Travel Mart is an opportunity in which the tourism aspects of the state and the policies and schemes are co nve ye d to t h e investors. In the last 3 years of the Travel Mart in Bhopal, it h a s b e e n experienced that through this one-toone discussion with tourists, tourism, hospitality and participants of the hotel industry, the efforts being made for the expansion of the area are also being underlined.” State Minister, Tourism and Culture (Independent Charge), KisanKalyavan and Agriculture Development,
Operators Association of India, Indian Association of Tour Operators, Travel Agent Association of India and Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Srikant Pandey, IAS, Additional Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh Tourism
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Shri Surendra Patwa said, “Madhya Pradesh Tourism has touched new horizons of development under the dynamic leadership of Hon'ble Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan. I am hopeful that this year's MP Travel Mart will open the way for more investment in tourism sector in the state. This event will give us the opportunity to create a new Tourism Policy, Water Tourism Policy, Heritage p o l i c y, P o l i c y o f p r o v i d i n g accommodation facility centers and Home State schemes.” The 3rd edition of the travel mart last year was a grand success. International participants attending this year's mart are from Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America, N et h e r l a n d s , G e r m a ny, N o r way, Thailand, Poland, Austria, Australia and France. This year's focus will be to highlight Madhya Pradesh as a year
India tourism offices through participation in trade fairs, promotional events, road shows and seminars.
M r. Edgard Kagan has assumed the post of Consul General of the United States in Mumbai from 1 August, 2017, succeeding former Consul General Mr. Tom Vajda. Prior to coming to Mumbai, Consul General Kagan served as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Besides serving as the deputy director for the United States Mission to the United Nations in Washington, his other diplomatic posts include China, Australia, Israel, Hungary, and Cote d’Ivoire. Consul General Kagan is a graduate of Yale University and joined the U.S. Foreign Service in 1991. A 1989 graduate cum laude of Yale University. He speaks French and Mandarin Chinese as well as some Hungarian and Spanish. “My family and I are honored to be
Tourist Visa for Yoga Followers Government of India is providing e-visa for the Yoga Lovers with 3 categories i.e., e-Tourist Visa, e-Business Visa and e-Medical Visa. Under e-Tourist visa, the following activities are permitted Recreation, sightseeing, casual visit to meet friends or relatives, and attending a short term yoga programme. The e-Visa requirement have been liberalized and simplified recently. The window for application under e-Visa has been increased from 30 days to 120 days. The duration of stay in India under e-Visa has also been increased from 30 days to 120 days.
MOT making India a Preferred MICE Destination I ndia is relatively a new entrant in the Global Convention business. Most of the Convention business in India is generated from the domestic market and as per the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Re p o r t 2 0 1 5 ; I n d i a ra n ks 3 1 st worldwide as a convention destination. In Asia Pacific & Middle East, India ranks at number 7. D r. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Tourism and Culture (Independent Charge), said, “The India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) has been set up under the patronage of the Ministry of Tourism to promote India as a venue for International Conferences and Exhibitions. This nonprofit organization, with members comprising national airlines, hotels,
Facilities given to Tourists at Temples, Monuments & Tourist Spots Ministry of Tourism has undertaken various measures/initiatives to provide facilitation and make tourist places accessible to the differently abled and to provide safety and security to tourists & 24x7 Toll Free Multi-Lingual Tourist Info-Helpline in 12 Languages & Infrastructure developed under Swadesh Darshan and PRASAD are designed barrier free to provide easy accessibility to differently able tourists. & Voluntary scheme guidelines for classification/re-classification of operational hotels, has made it mandatory for hotels to earmark at least one room with suitable furniture and customized washroom facilities, ramp with anti-slip floors, wheel chair to be available on a complimentary basis in all hotels & Transport Operators Association has been advised to provide adequate facility in the tourist cars/buses.
t rave l a ge nt s , to u r o p e rato rs , tourist transport operators, conference organizers, etc. participate in International MICE Tourism trade fairs like IMEX in Frankfurt and Las Vegas, EIBTMBarcelona and AIME- Melbourne along with the India tourism overseas offices.” I ndia is also being promoted as a preferred Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) destination through the Global Incredible India media campaign and through Road Shows and Seminars conducted by the India tourism offices overseas. Ministry of Tourism also provides Central Financial Assistance for setting up of Conventions Centers as part of the scheme for Large Revenue Generating projects.
representing our country here in western India. I look forward to meeting people across our western Indian consular district and to working together to advance the U.S.-Indian partnership on all levels,” Mr. Kagan said.
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foreign tourists on arrival to provide useful tips. Some State Governments/Union Te r r i to r y A d m i n i st rat i o n s h ave deployed Tourist Police. Launching of Code of Conduct for adoption by the Indian Travel and Tourism Industry for Safe with the objective to encourage undertaking of tourism activities with respect to basic rights like dignity, safety and freedom from exploitation of both tourists and local residents, in particular women and children. Advisories are issued from time to time to various State Governments and UT Administrations to ensure safety and security of the tourist. Various tourist amenities are provided by Archeological Survey of India and State Archeology at the forts falling under their jurisdiction.
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