Tourism is proving to be a vital pillar in India’s economic framework, contributing 5% to the nation’s GDP in 2022-23, according to data presented in Parliament. With 9.52 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2023, the sector continues its steady rebound from the pandemic’s challenges, underscoring its
India, a land steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty, has always been a popular tourist destination. However, the global pandemic dealt a significant blow to the country’s tourism industry. As the world gradually recovers from the effects of COVID-19, India is witnessing a gradual resurgence
The number of foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) recorded in February, 2017 stood at 9.56 lakh f 8.47 lakh in February 2016 and 7.61 lakh in February, 2015. Ministry of Tourism compiles monthly estimates of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) & FTAs on e- Tourist Visa on the
Olive Ridleys, the rare and endangered marine turtle species of the world, have started mass nesting at Rushikulya rookery in Ganjam district. After sporadic nesting in the last week of January, over 8,000 turtles have laid eggs on the 5-km coastline from Gokharkuda to Podempeta since
IRCTC will operate a Margazhi Bharat Darshan special tourist train from Madurai to pilgrim centres like Bhadrachalam, Konark and Puri on December 21. The 6 days package tour will include reserved non-AC train travel in a special IRCTC coach and will cost Rs 4,970 per person.
A new study has revealed that pollution has been increasing due to the shipping. Sea traffic alone contributes to half of coastal pollution as per a study. Sea traffic comes majorly from the ships which produce hazardous nanoparticles that eventually pollutes the sea. Especially huge ships
Odisha’s “Empowering fishermen through mobile advisory services and toll free call centers for fisheries extension service”, a scheme which has been popular amongst fishermen earned appreciation at the Union government level and an award at a national workshop on good practices in rural development sector. The
The Mumbai Metro operator has announced a combo tourism package called “Mumbai Metro Darshan” wherein visitors are taken on day-long tour of Mumbai’s major destinations (primarily South Mumbai), and one day they visit destinations in and around the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar metro alignment through self guided tour. “The
Central government to invest Rs. 450 core to develop tourism facilities in Chilika Lake and the periphery of Chilika Lake. This was informed by Odisha BJP spokes-person Samir Mohanty. Thorough this initiative local livelihood, ecology and culture will be promoted and protected. Through this fund tourism
National carrier Air India has decided to start international flights from Odisha ahead of Nabakalebara. The first flight will operate between Bhubaneswar and Abu Dhabi via Hyderabad by July 10. This was revealed following a meeting between Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and
