The Yogi Adityanath government has granted in-principle approval to prepare the Pre-DPR for the proposed Muzaffarnagar-Haridwar Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.
The Yogi government has launched a ‘New Tourism Startup Units’ category, offering 25% capital subsidies for innovative stays like capsule pods and caravan tourism.
The Bench took note of recent dog bite incidents involving foreign tourists in Kerala and warned states that failure to act in sensitive public spaces like beaches could have wider economic consequences for tourism dependent regions.
It is due to the efforts of the Modi government that, in December 2021, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) recognised Kolkata's Durga Puja as part of the "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity." It was recognised as the "finest example of the fusion of religion and art."
The tourist spots were closed since the ghastly Pahalgam terror attack in April this year, in which Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 tourists after verifying their religion.
The scheme will empower farmers and rural entrepreneurs by offering them an opportunity to diversify their income sources and, at the same time, preserve their traditional lifestyle.
The anti-tourism protestors describe excessive tourism in a place as “touristification” which refers to emphasis on tourism instead of the local quality of life.
The World Malayalee Council (WMC), an organization representing the global Malayali diaspora, has sparked controversy by announcing its 2025 Global Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan
People from every part of the country want to believe that the Valley is safe. But a flash of violence is more than enough to shatter that glass wall. The welcoming nature of the people of Kashmir must be felt, not doubted. Even now, most Indians believe that only a handful of Kashmiris side with the terrorists.