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March 10, 2026 3:06 PM

India strengthens tourism ties with Germany and Indonesia at ITB Berlin 2026

India showcased its diverse tourism offerings and held key bilateral meetings with Germany and Indonesia during the global travel exhibition ITB Berlin 2026 held at Messe Berlin in Germany from March 3 to 5. Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the India Pavilion at the event and held discussions with international counterparts to strengthen tourism cooperation and promote sustainable travel. During the visit, Shekhawat held bilateral meetings with Widiyanti Putri Wardha...

February 10, 2026 4:46 PM

Centre supports tourism projects in Uttar Pradesh and NCR

The Union Ministry of Tourism has extended financial assistance for multiple tourism infrastructure projects in Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region (NCR) under its flagship schemes, including PRASHAD, Swadesh Darshan, Swadesh Darshan 2.0, and the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) programme. Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday said in a written reply to Lok Sabha that these central schemes are designed to complement the efforts of sta...

February 10, 2026 4:40 PM

Ramayana, Buddhist circuit projects in Uttar Pradesh completed under Swadesh Darshan scheme

All tourism infrastructure projects sanctioned under the Ramayana and Buddhist Circuits of the Centre’s Swadesh Darshan Scheme in Uttar Pradesh have been physically completed. Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday said in a written reply to Lok Sabha that the Tourism Ministry had sanctioned 76 projects worth Rs 5,290.33 crore across the country under various thematic circuits since the launch of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme in 2014–15. These included projec...

October 21, 2025 2:56 PM

Special Campaign 5.0 underway to promote cleanliness, clear pending matters: Tourism Ministry

The Ministry of Tourism and its affiliated organisations are actively participating in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 5.0, aimed at promoting cleanliness and expediting the resolution of pending files. The campaign involves the Ministry’s India Tourism Offices, Institutes of Hotel Management (IHMs), Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), and Programme Divisions. According to the Ministry, a total ...