Improved Connectivity for Easier Travel in Golden Triangle
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a pilot project on seamless travel will be undertaken on the golden triangle tourist circuit (Jaipur-Delhi-Agra) from 1st December 2009. In a meeting held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Shri Brahm Dutt, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, it was decided that vehicles registered in one state would collect tax on behalf of the three other states lying on the circuit. Thus, Delhi will collect tax on behalf of Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Likewise, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh would collect taxes for themselves and two other states and Haryana (which is on transit). This would prevent harassment and undue time delay faced by commercial tour operators. Tax would be collected a day or two in advance. A formatted sticker, designed by Ministry of Tourism, will be issued to the vehicles indicating the period for which the permit will be valid. The scheme would be valid only for the tour operators authorized by the Ministry of Tourism. Those misusing the permit would be de-registered by the Ministry of Tourism.
Aditya Birla Group to set up sea port at Chudamani in Bhadrak district
Orissa government has signed an MoU with Aditya Birla Group for setting up
of a 10 MTPA capacity sea port at an investment of Rs1500 crore.
The port to be established at Chudamani in Bhadrak district, would have 3 mtpa capacity in the phase-1, said ABG’s executive president Ravi Kastia.
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Indian Railway E-ticketing will cross the Rs 5,000-crore mark this year
IRCTC’s ticketing revenue has seen an increase of 462 per cent over the past three years. From Rs 704.9 crore in 2006-07 and Rs 1,744.7 crore in 
2007-08, the corporation got Rs 3,966.98 crore from sale of online tickets last year. The impressive sales figures have led many officials to believe IRCTC will cross the Rs 5,000-crore mark in online ticketing sales this year.
Medical tourism in India
With an aim to project India as a global health care destination, the 
government is organising events abroad to increase the footfalls of medical tourists in the country.
State Wetland Management Authority, Orissa
For sustainable management of all wetlands of Orissa, Orissa Government is 
constituting a State Wetland Management Authority, a first of its kind in the country.
Karnataka Tourism Policy
The Karnataka govt will soon announce a new tourism policy for a period of
five years — 2009-14 — with several changes and industry-friendly schemes. The policy, approved by the state cabinet, is under print and will be made public within a week, a senior government official said.
Goa Beach Shack Policy Approved
Goa state cabinet has approved the beach shack policy for the 2009-10 season and said that shack allotment will be made on seniority basis. In 
2008, the tourism department had issued application forms in September while this year the forms were issued only on Tuesday.
Tamil Nadu an Adventure Hub of India
Tamil Nadu is a safe, all-season destination for tourists. It has much to offer – hill stations, beaches, temples, world heritage monuments, archaeological
sites, wildlife parks, botanical gardens, amusement parks, and so on. In December, Chennai, the State capital, comes alive with a festival of music and dance programmes organised by “sabhas” across the city. In January – during the Pongal season – the week-long Chennai “Sangamam”, a festival of folk music and dance, street plays, and martial arts, is held in the public parks in the metropolis.
No Water Sports Activities at Coco Beach, Nerul
The high court of Bombay at Goa, in an interim order ruled that there will be no water sports activities at Coco Beach, Nerul, till November 15. 
Boost to Rural Tourism in the Western Orissa
The Orissa State Government has decided to develop tourism infrastructure 
and tourist places in the Western Orissa districts by setting up a separate circuit.
India Cruise Tourism
Cruise tourism in India is finally getting a boost with many popular cruise 
liners from across the globe set to anchor at its shores.
Orissa Shamuka Tourism Project
The Shamuka tourism project is being developed over an area of about 1,000 acres on the public-private partnership (PPP) mode under new tourism 
policy.
Artist from SAARC countries at Puri Beach Festival
The Puri Beach festival will begin from November 23 on the sprawling golden beach.
The annual Puri Beach Festival next month will get an international touch this November as cultural troupes from SAARC countries are all set to dazzle visitors.
New Orissa Tourism Policy
The Orissa Government is busy preparing a tourism policy, Tourism Minister Debi Prasad Mishra said while speaking at a consultation meeting on the Tourism Policy 2009 which is in its draft stage.