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The meeting of 2nd Tourism Working Group under India’s G20 presidency concludes successfully at Siliguri, West Bengal on April 03

April 3, 2023

The working group meeting was preceded by a Side Event on the 1^st April on the theme, ‘Adventure Tourism as a vehicle for achieving Sustainable Development Goals’. At the panel discussion panelists held discussions highlighting the best practices, success stories, prospects, and issues in the field of Adventure tourism. The panel discussion was attended by representatives from United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada, Germany, Japan, Brazil.Among other topics discussions were held on promoting Adventure tourism and presentations on Global and Indian scenario of Adventure tourism were given. The delegates and participants also visited Tea Estate & enthusiastically participated in the moonlight tea leaf plucking and tea tasting.

The inaugural session was graced by Minister of Tourism, Culture and DONER Sh. G. Kishan Reddy; and Minister of State for Minority Affairs Shri John Barla.

In the session,Union Minister Shri G.K Reddy announced that the vision is to make India a one trillion dollar tourism economy by 2047 – our 100th year of Independence.He also informed that the Ministry of Tourism has also formulated a Draft National Tourism Policy. The new Policy is a holistic framework for sustainable and responsible growth of the tourism sector in the country and aims at improving framework conditions for tourism development in the country, supporting tourism industries, and strengthening tourism to highlight India’s commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals 2030.

All the G20 member States (including Troika – Indonesia & Brazil) shared their comments and suggestions on the 1st Draft Outcome and the five priorities introduced by India.

The second session of the tourism working group meeting was planned in Presentation & Open Discussion format. The session discussed all five priorities one by one. A presentation on each priority was made by Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Indonesia and Italy on Green Tourism, Digitalization, Skills, Tourism MSMEs, and Destination Management respectively. Each presentation was followed by detailed discussion among member countries, invitee countries and international organizations.

Concluding the meeting, Chair (India) expressed gratitude towards all the G20 Members, Invitee countries, International Organizations for endorsing the five priorities and successfully conducting the meeting

In another side event , on “Tourism in Mission Mode: Advantage of Adventure Tourism” presentations by the participants highlighted the benefits, issues and challenges in the promotion of adventure tourism. Ideas were discussed with respect to making India a globally competitive Adventure Tourism hub. The model law on Adventure safety and way of developing vibrant villages as adventure destinations were discussed.

On April 03, delegates enjoyed a joyous ride on the DHR from Ghum station to Darjeeling station. The delegates also visited Batasia loop and War memorial. Ghum station is highest railway station in the country.

The delegates also met governor of West Bengal Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose at Governor’s house. In the evening the participants enjoyed a cultural performance at Chaurasta, Darjeeling.

During their stay at Mayfair Tea Resort , the delegates had an opportunity to attend a Yoga session.

The Ministry of Tourism introduced all the Delegates to local art & craft at Siliguri and Darjeeling. MSME & tourism Department of West Bengal organized art and craft stalls of local arts for Delegates.

Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling also exhibited their equipment at the Mall Road during the meeting. The Ministry of Tourism also promoted local products of West Bengal by handing souvenirs to Delegates from ODOP list of items like Wooden Owl set from Burdwan District, Dokra GI Hook fish from Bankura District, Banglshree Silk Pocket Square from Malda District and Chitpore Attar from Kalimpong District.

Going forward, the Tourism Working Group will reconvene for two more meetings including a Ministerial meeting which will take place in Goa. A Ministerial Level Communique and the Goa Roadmap for Tourism as vehicle for achieving Sustainable Development Goals are the planned deliverables.

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Ministry of Tourism organises two day Chintan Shivir for promoting “Tourism in Mission Mode”

March 29, 2023

In order to deliberate, ideate and devise strategies for promoting “Tourism in Mission Mode”, the Ministry of Tourism organized a two-day Chintan Shivir on March 28 and March 29 at New Delhi where all the States, Industry Associations and Industry leaders took part.

The agenda for discussions on the first day was set by Minister of Tourism, Culture and DONER, Shri G. Kishan Reddy. He outlined the vision of the Government to leverage tourism as a vehicle for socio-economic development, job creation and achieving sustainable development goals for the country. He stated that this is the most opportune moment to unveil a shared vision for future of India’s tourism, guiding its course for next 25 years to make India as the most sought-after travel destination in the world when India celebrates 100 years of Independence in 2047. He pointed out the three key pillars of developing tourism in mission mode – active participation of the States, Convergence of Government Programs and Public Private Partnerships. He stated that one major step would be to develop National Strategies and Models for providing guidance to the States in developing their tourism potential. The Ministry has recently formulated National strategies for development of various tourism sectors such as Rural Tourism, Adventure Tourism, MICE Tourism, Ecotourism, Medical Tourism, Sustainable Tourism.

Shri Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India stated that the 02 day Chintan Shivir will provide a platform to all stakeholders to conduct fruitful interactions and share good practices followed across the country and a stage to share unique ideas involving technological solutions in travel sector, sustainability in tourism and responsible travel with the aim to take the benefits of tourism to the grass root level.

The first day`s agenda of discussions was divided into 6 Sessions deliberating on Incredible India@100 – Shared vision of Central Government, States and Industry, Policy Benchmarking and Ease of Doing Business, Investible Projects and Public Private Partnerships, “Global Best Practices and Capacity Building for Tourism Investments” by UNWTO, Developing MICE Tourism and Wedding Tourism and Innovation and Digitalization and Startups in Tourism Sector. Some of the key speakers were representatives from the industry stakeholders viz. FAITH, India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) as well as from international organizations like World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the State Governments. UNWTO discussed the development of a Tourism Investment Strategy (TIS) through the UNWTO framework on Organizational, Attractiveness, and Promotion Strategy which will provide a structured approach to developing a comprehensive investment strategy that takes into account factors such as the local business environment, the potential for growth in the tourism industry, and the availability of financing options.

State of Rajasthan made a comprehensive presentation on granting of industry status to the tourism and hospitality sector along with benefits accrued to the industry from the same.

State Government of Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh showcased the investible projects in order to attract investment in tourism and hospitality sector. Union Territory of Lakshadweep Islands also shared successful case studies of public private partnership. In cognizance of the importance of the MICE sector as well as the Wedding Destination sector, a separate Session was kept on the two niche segments for deliberating on various policies, initiatives and strategies for development of MICE tourism and Wedding tourism in the Country. MICE Tourism brings higher revenue and year-round business for the destination overcoming seasonality. At the same time, MICE needs its own ecosystem before a destination can succeed as MICE destination. Wedding destinations are also fast emerging segment in India.

State of Telangana showcased how MICE tourism in the state of Telangana was being developed and promoted through the dedicated Hyderabad Convention Visitors Bureau.

During the event, the Ministry of Tourism also felicitated the States to recognize the best practices followed by them in six major categories under Swadesh Darshan Scheme.

The Government has recently announced to promote development of Tourism Sector in Mission Mode with active participation of the States and convergence of Government schemes and Public Private Partnership.

As an initiative of India`s G 20 Presidency, the Ministry of Tourism is organizing the 1st Global Tourism Investors’ Summit on May 17-19, 2023. Chintan Shivir will also provide opportunity to deliberate on the strategies and preparations for successful organization of 1st Global Tourism Investors’ Summit.

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Ministry of Tourism, to organize the country’s first Global Tourism Investors’ Summit (GTIS) in New Delhi from 17-19 May 2023

March 23, 2023

Ministry of Tourism organized a roundtable interaction with heads of mission in New Delhi on March 23 as a run up to first Global Tourism Investor’s Summit.

As an initiative under India’s G20 Presidency, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India shall be organizing the country’s first Global Tourism Investors’ Summit (GTIS) in New Delhi from 17-19 May 2023.

The Roundtable Interaction with Heads of Missions was chaired by Shri G.Kishan Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Culture and DONER. While addressing the Heads of the Missions at Vigyan Bhawan on March 23, Shri Reddy remarked that guided by the Vision of Prime Minister, tourism development and promotion is being undertaken in Mission Mode by the Government. He also stated that the current investment landscape of the country makes it an appropriate destination for investment in various sub sectors of the Indian tourism industry such as Hospitality & Lodging, Wellness tourism, Adventure tourism, Eco-Tourism, Rural Tourism and others. The Minister thanked all the participating Missions for attending the Roundtable Interaction and invited them to actively participate in the forthcoming Investors Summit and be a part of India`s growth and development in the tourism sector.

Shri Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism mentioned that in order to showcase investible opportunities to investors, till now 25 states have shared 350 plus investable projects with a total investment potential of around Rs. 64,000 Cr. (USD 7.7 billion) with the Ministry of Tourism. He stated that GTIS will also have several knowledge sessions focused on topics such as sustainability, digitalization, technology, insights, state-specific issues, and other sub-sectors of tourism. These sessions will facilitate business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) engagements.

Mr. K B Kachru, Member, CII National Committee on Tourism and Hospitality stated that GTIS is the right platform for all the tourism & hospitality industries operating outside India to come, witness the huge Indian market, and leverage the available investment opportunities.

A total of 42 Foreign Missions participated on March 23, this Year’s Interaction. The G-20 Presidency will give India’s tourism sector an unparalleled opportunity to highlight India’s tourism offerings and share India’s tourism success stories on a global stage. India’s tourism market is set for a growth trajectory due to improved infrastructure, global connectivity, higher disposable incomes and the development of niche tourism products opening opportunities for foreign investors.

Tourism sector has emerged as one of the fastest growing economic sectors and has a significant impact on trade, job creation, investment, infrastructure development and social inclusion. The objective of GTIS 2023, being organized in partnership with Invest India as the Investment Promotion and Facilitation partner and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as the Industry Partner, is to provide a common platform for interactions between global and domestic players and explore the investment opportunities in the Indian travel and hospitality sector.

India has a diverse portfolio of niche tourism products which includes cruises, adventure, medical, wellness, sports such as Golf and Polo, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions), ecotourism, film, rural and spiritual tourism and the Investor Summit will provide a two-way platform for showcasing of the unique offerings of India while the potential investors from foreign countries can identify the state-specific investment possibilities in the segment unique to that State. A web-site www.gtistourism.in has also been developed which will help in taking forward the public-private engagements beyond the event as well. All the G20 countries are expected to participate at the mega event.

100% FDI in the tourism and Hospitality sector is allowed under automatic route. In the last 8 years from 2014-2022, India has received FDI inflows worth USD 9.2 billion in the hotel and tourism sector whereas India had received FDI inflows worth USD 7.2 billion from 2000-2014. States are also actively working on policies and providing incentives and concessions to attract private investments for Homestays, MICE infrastructure, Wellness tourism, Eco tourism etc. In line with the push towards streamlining of approvals, the Ministry of Tourism is integrating with National Single Window System (NSWS) platform and reduce the number of approvals required to setup a new project in Tourism & Hospitality sector. 7 States are actively working with NSWS to provide a unified interface to identify and apply for approvals required for setting up a hotel.

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Shri G. Kishan Reddy chairs the meeting of Heads of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tourism Administrations in Kashi (Varanasi ) on March 17

March 17, 2023

Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India chaired the Meeting of Heads of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tourism Administrations held in ‘Kashi’ (Varanasi) on 17^th March 2023.

The meeting was attended by H.E. Yerzhan Yerkinbayev, Vice Minister of Culture and Sports, Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Lu Ying Chuan, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, Government of Republic of China, H.E. Samat Bekturovich Shatmanov, Deputy Minister of Culture, Information, Sports and Youth Policy, Government of Kyrgyz Republic and H.E. Azamov Ulugbek Axmatovich, First Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, Government of Republic of Uzbekistan in person and through online mode by H.E. Vladimir Evgenyvich Ilyichev, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Economic Development, Federation of Russia, H.E. Muminzod Kamoliddin, Chairman of the Tourism Development Committee, Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and H.E. Aun Chaudhry, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Tourism and Sports, Government of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The meeting was also attended by Senior Officials from Departments of Tourism from the SCO member countries, Representatives from Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

The SCO Tourism Ministers finalised and approved the Joint Action Plan prepared for implementing the Agreement between the Governments of the SCO Member States on the Development of Cooperation in Tourism. The approved Joint Action Plan has the following prioritised components –

Promotion of the SCO tourism brand.

Promotion of the cultural heritage of the SCO Member States in tourism.

Sharing and Exchange of information and digital technologies in tourism.

Promotion of mutual cooperation in medical and health tourism.

Improving the quality of services.

As per the agreed Joint Action Plan, the member countries will undertake various activities such as SCO tourism exhibition, SCO Food Festival, Webinar & Seminar on tourism, conference and expert session on promotion and development of tourism in the region.

The meeting also adopted the Action Plan for “Year of Tourism Development in the SCO Space in 2023.” This document identified a list of activities and events to promote and showcase Tourism products of SCO member States.

A Joint Statement by the Head of the Tourism Administrations of the SCO member countries was also issued post the meeting. The Meeting of Heads of SCO Tourism Administrations was preceded by two Expert Working Group (EWG) meetings held under the Chairmanship of India. The 1^st EWG meeting was held online on 31.01.2023 whereas the 2^nd meeting of the EWG was held in physical mode on 14^th -15^th March 2023 in ‘Kashi’ (Varanasi).

‘Kashi’ has been declared as the First Tourism & Cultural Capital of SCO. This recognition will bring the city to a greater prominence in the global tourist map. The initiative will garner more attention by highlighting the spiritualism, mysticism, learning of Kashi which is also the cradle of Indian civilization. The next meeting of the SCO Heads of Tourism Administrations will be held in Kazakhstan in 2024.

Four bilateral meetings of India with China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Uzbekistan were also held on the sidelines of the Meeting of the Heads of SCO Tourism administrations.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is an intergovernmental organization founded on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai. The SCO currently comprises Eight Member States (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan).

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Spatika Clothing, A sustainable clothing label Announces Ugadhi Clothing Exhibition in Hyderabad!

March 13, 2023

Spatika Clothing true to its name meaning pure and pristine, brings forth its unique and elegant collection of traditional and contemporary clothing. The brand is committed to providing customers with high-quality clothing options that are elegant, comfortable and right priced.

Spatika Clothing brings the Ugadhi Special Clothing Exhibition of Sarees, Blouses, Fabrics and more to Hyderabad on 18th March 2023 Saturday and 19th March 2023 Sunday. The event is set to take place at Lemon Tree Hotels, Road no 1, Banjara Hills, from 11 AM to 8 PM.

The brand’s founding principles of the amalgamation of crafts and textiles, sustainability, size inclusivity, and realistic pricing are reflected in every aspect of its operations. From sourcing eco-friendly materials to using ethical production methods, Spatika Clothing strives to minimize its impact on the environment while supporting artisans and their craft. Additionally, the brand is committed to making its clothing accessible to all, regardless of size, through its size-inclusive range. Spatika Clothing’s realistic pricing is a testament to its commitment to providing customers with value for their money.

Spatika Clothing is a brand that is deeply committed to preserving traditional craftsmanship and supporting artisans. The brand adopts hand-made processes such as hand spinning, hand weaving, hand block printing, hand embroidery, and hand dyeing using natural dyes in its production methods. These traditional techniques not only result in unique and high-quality clothing but also help preserve ancient crafts and support local artisans. The brand’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its use of eco-friendly materials and production methods, which minimize the impact on the environment.

Spatika Clothing is a brand that takes pride in its design philosophy, which is centered on creating clothing that is both comfortable and sustainable. Additionally, all of the products are designed in-house by the brand’s talented team of designers and created in limited editions, ensuring that every piece is unique and of the highest quality. The brand’s dedication to creating clothing that is both ethical and sustainable has earned it a loyal following among customers who value high-quality and unique fashion.

Spatika Clothing is known for its exquisite collection of traditional and contemporary clothing, and the Ugadhi Special Clothing Exhibition promises to be no different. From stunning sarees and blouses to fabrics and more, each piece is meticulously designed and crafted to ensure that it meets the brand’s high standards of quality and style. This exhibition is a must-visit for anyone who wants to add a touch of elegance to their wardrobe.

“We make a conscious effort to use sustainable materials and production methods in our clothing. We want our customers to feel good about the clothes they wear, knowing that they are making a positive impact on the environment. Each and every piece of our apparel collection is meant to be treasured for time” Says Neeraja Prasad, CEO of Spatika Clothing

The event will feature a wide range of clothing options for women of all ages, sizes, and preferences. From handloom sarees to designer blouses, Spatika Clothing has it all. Customers can expect to find unique pieces that are one of a kind and reasonably priced.

The venue, Lemon Tree Hotels, is known for its luxurious setting and comfortable atmosphere. The hotel’s prime location in Banjara Hills makes it easily accessible to visitors from all parts of the city. With ample parking space, visitors can enjoy a stress-free shopping experience.

The Ugadhi Special Clothing Exhibition is a perfect opportunity for shoppers to explore Spatika Clothing’s latest collection and find the perfect outfit for the upcoming festival season. With a wide range of options to choose from, customers are sure to find something that matches their taste and style.

Spatika Clothing invites everyone to join them at the Ugadhi Special Clothing Exhibition and experience the best of traditional and contemporary clothing. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to add some glamour and sophistication to your wardrobe.

About Us

Spatika Clothing is a brand that was born out of sheer love for textiles and colors, and cemented with a deep commitment to support artisans. Founded in 2010, the brand’s passion for creating a space for beautiful clothing that could be worn by all is evident in its stunning collection of traditional and contemporary clothing. The brand is committed to providing high-quality clothing options that are both stylish and sustainable. With its unique and elegant collection of clothing, Spatika Clothing has become a go-to destination for anyone who wants to look and feel their best.

For more information, please visit our website www.spatikaclothing.com

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Bodoland Knowledge Declaration ’23 proclaims Knowledge for Peace, Prosperity

March 6, 2023

The Bodoland Knowledge Declaration 2023(https://bodolandknowledgefest.com/files/declaration-bikf2023.pdf) was unanimously adopted at the Valedictory Session of the 1^st Bodoland International Knowledge Festival 2023, which concluded at Kokrajhar on the 2^nd March 2023. The Declaration was jointly signed by Bodoland Territorial Region ( BTR) Chief Pramod Boro and Vice Chancellor of Bodoland University Laishram Ladu Singh at the Session after which it was formally adopted in the presence of distinguished guests and thousands of people attending the closing session. Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Rameshwar Teli, Cabinet Minister of Assam Urkhao Gwra Brahma, Padmashree Awardee and internationally acclaimed writer Arup Kumar Dutta, President of Bodo Sahitya Sabha Taren Boro, Vice President of All Bodo Students Union Khwrwmdao Wary were among a host of dignitaries present on the occasion.

The Declaration was proclaimed to be the principal foundational document to guide the evolution of BTR and its people to the next level of progress and prosperity while underlining Knowledge as the instrument to usher in a Peaceful, Smart, and Green Bodoland. The Declaration is based on a set of ten Articles that define the principles, objectives, and long-term goals related to the enhancement of Knowledge.

The Declaration stipulates the establishment of a Bodoland International Knowledge Centre, School of Peace and Happiness Studies, and Supplementary Research Grants for International Higher Education one each in Liberal Arts, Royal Sciences, and Commerce, among others.

The Declaration welcomed the announcement of the Institution of a Chair in the name of Bodofa Upendranath Brahma at Tezpur University as announced by the Vice Chancellor of Tezpur University Dhruba Kumar Bhattacharyya during the Inaugural Session of the Festival. The Declaration also took note of the announcement of the Vice Chancellor of Cotton University to name a New Building in memory of Bodo Academician Pramod Chandra Brahma, and the announcement of Knowledge Support to BTR by Assam Agricultural University Vice Chancellor Bidyut Chandan Deka.

The Festival, inaugurated by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus spanned over four days and had 16 (Sixteen) Invited Talks, 17 (Seventeen) Panel Discussions, Paper Presentation on 17 (Seventeen Thematic Areas), Marathon Sessions on 10 (Ten) Thematic Areas, and 6 Stakeholder Sessions on several thematic areas. A total of 214 ( Two hundred fourteen ) speakers took part in the festival. Out of these, there were 34 International Speakers and 180 National Speakers.

The Exhibitions of the Festival attracted participation from 77 organizations, from the regional to national levels. There were 32 participants from the Educational sector, 26 participants from Governmental agencies and the public sector undertaking, and finally 19 participants from Civil Societies, agencies, and start-ups. A few of the prominent exhibitors were Tezpur Central University, Rain Forest Research Institute, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, National Skill Development Corporation, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, (ix) United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Assam State Technology and Environment Council, Indian Army and Indian Oil Corporation Limited etc.

The 1^st Bodoland International Knowledge Festival 2023 (https://bodolandknowledgefest.com) ,held from 27^th February to 2^nd March 2023 at Bodoland University, Kokrajhar under the aegis of the Government of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) – (https://bodoland.gov.in) was inaugurated by Nobel Peace Prize Awardee Muhammad Yunus. Prominent academic institutions of the India’s North Eastern Region including Central University-Tezpur, Assam Agricultural University, and IIT Guwahati were the leading Knowledge Partners of the festival.

The protracted Bodoland Movement that lasted for several decades (the 1960s to 2020) left an indelible mark on the physical, psychological, social, cultural, emotional, relational, and spiritual aspects of individuals, groups, and communities of the region. The Third Bodo Peace Accord inked on the 27th of January 2020 ushered in a new era of peace with possibilities for fostering all-around development and progress in North East India and Assam in general, and the BTR in particular.

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Rent24 announces Meetings24, boutique coworking centre in Zirakpur, Mohali

March 4, 2023

“We are all set to launch our first Meetings24 coworking facility in region at Maxxon Celebrations that is strategically located on the main Chandigarh – Ambala road, opposite Dhillon Plaza (Zirakpur)”, says Deepak Kumar Sharma, President & CEO, Village Coworking – A rent24 (Berlin) & Village Groupe Joint Venture. This upcoming centre will feature attractively priced private coworking suites especially targeting outstation professionals who visit Tri-City frequently and want to avoid the ever increasing traffic due to its strategic location at the very entrance of city.

rent24 is a Germany Headquartered coworking provider with operations all over Europe, the USA and Asia. Village Coworking Private Limited, is the rent24 joint venture with Village Groupe for India expansion and will be focusing primarily on launching larger centres in upcoming suburbs, Tier-2 & 3 cities and also smaller neighbourhood business centres in the top Metros to be called “meetings24”, offering an enviable spread of food and entertainment offerings in the same building.

rent24 is a global network for innovators, enablers and enterprises of all sizes empowering members around the world through beautiful workspaces, networking events, knowledge opportunities, business solutions, and accelerator programs. Ample parking, accessibility and extended working hours will be key differentiators by rent24 centres in India, often housed in the most premium mixed-use developments.

Says Robert Bukvic, Founder & CEO of rent24: “We look forward to our key launches in India this year and will be aggressively expanding into the top Metro cities offering a PAN India presence in the shortest time along with select Tier-2 & 3 cities, which we believe is the next phase of growth for coworking in India”.

“Business lunches at Meetings24 – Zirakpur will soon be talk of town with several national & international F&B options in the same building”, says Deepak Kumar Sharma. Village Coworking also has another large centre under fit outs at Chandigarh Square while exploring few other strategically located options in Aerocity, Mohali.

Rajvinder Goyal & Deepak Jain, Developers, Maxxon Celebrations, said “We welcome rent24 at our mixed-use development and are proud to announce the first Meetings24 facility in region for rent24”.

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses post-budget webinar on “Developing Tourism in Mission Mode’

March 3, 2023

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, On March 3, addressed the post-budget webinar on “Developing Tourism in Mission Mode’, organized by Ministry of Tourism. This is a series of post-budget webinars being organized by the Government with an aim to brainstorm ideas for effective implementation of the initiatives announced in the Union Budget-2023.

In his address, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that tourism has always been a part of our social and cultural civilization. India`s tourism comprises of multiple aspects and can be promoted as coastal tourism, wildlife tourism, adventure tourism, cultural tourism, beach, mangrove, Himalayan, spiritual tourism and others. This year`s Budget prioritizes the development of tourist destination in a holistic manner and it aims to develop at least 50 tourism destinations which can then be promoted globally. He stated that with the development of tourist amenities at destinations, the tourism sector will definitely flourish. As an example, with the reconstruction of the Kashi Vishwanath Temple corrido, 7 crore tourists have visited the city. Kashi Vishwanath Dham and Kedarnath Dham are live models highlighting the fact that ease of travelling encourages increased tourist footfall. Further technological advances and digitalization with better infrastructure and cleanliness will help to boost tourism. Apps for tourists and digital connectivity can be modernized to make it accessible to all tourists. There has been an increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting India. With a proper strategy to promote India globally, the footfall is also bound to increase substantially. The Union Budget 2023-24 has allocated an amount of Rs 2400 crores to the Ministry of Tourism.

Prime Minister described Destination Weddings as an upcoming niche and emerging sector which had the potential for increasing tourism. The exchange of intercultural wedding rituals amongst the States can boost the sector further. Further events like global Conferences and sporting events has the potential to create stupendous level of infrastructure. He cited the example of the recent FIFA World Cup 2022, which benefitted Qatar`s economy massively.

The Post Budget Webinar had 6 breakout sessions deliberating on Destination Centric Approach for Tourism Development, Convergence – The Power of Collaboration, Strengthening Public Private Participation in Tourism Sector, Driving Innovation and Digitalization in Tourism Sector, Impacting lives at grass root level through Tourism and Cultural Heritage for Promotion of Tourism. The sessions saw active participation from different panelists from State, Central Ministries as well as Industry associations, District administrations, local bodies, experts in the field of tourism and hospitality, Invest India etc.

Speaking at the concluding session, Minister of Tourism, Shri G. Kishan Reddy thanked Prime Minister for showing the path for developing tourism sector in mission mode as well as all the panelists and speakers for their suggestion and ideas to overcome the challenges and move towards implementation of the budget announcements. He stated that the biggest employment generating sector could very well be the tourism sector after textiles industry. Government of India, state governments, private stakeholders and civil society should closely work together to promote the tourism industry of the country. This sector is one of the sectors to generate maximum employment with the least capital investment, he said.

Secretary Tourism, Shri Arvind Singh on the occasion said that this year’s budget has given us new vision for tourism development and it focuses on promotion of tourism in mission mode, with active participation of states, convergence of government programmes and public-private partnerships. He also said that the budget proposes facilitation of tourism infrastructure and amenities in border villages under the Vibrant Village programmes and encourages setting up a Unity Mall in the state capital or most prominent tourism center or the financial capital for promotion and sale of their own ODOPs (one district, one product), GI products and other handicraft products, and for providing space for such products of all other States.

Shri Arvind Singh highlighted the fact that this year’s budget advocates a shift from department centric and scheme centric approach to a destination centric approach for planning, development and management of tourism

On the occasion Secretary Culture, Shri Govind Mohan said that the Ministry of Culture has the basic objective of preserving, disseminating and also promoting Indian Culture and Indian culture is a very rich repository of ideas, of places, of facets of our heritage, of performing arts, visual arts, monuments which are of immense interests to the tourists not only within India but also abroad.

He also informed that to begin with the Ministry of Culture will develop 5 big cultural spaces in India and going forward more spaces will be developed. These are the places where the tourists will be exposed to the best of Indian music, dance performances, book reading, painting competitions, quizzing competitions and other cultural activities in the integrated fashion.

Secretary Culture also highlighted the importance of technology and said that using AI, VR and other digital techniques the monuments can be developed as more interesting places for the younger generation. He also said that PPP’s have the potential creating value around these monuments and make them living example of wealth and beauty India offers.

A number of suggestions and ideations emanated from the deliberations, which are broadly as follows :-

Planning of the destinations is crucial for the development of the destinations. The model on the lines of Ekta Nagar needs to be replicated.
Destination Management is important which should be done taking into account the government agencies, private partners and local communities.
It is important to device a mechanism which institutionalizes an enabling framework for promoting public private partnership in the tourism and hospitality sector.
Expeditious role of national digital tourism mission which can provide a similar tourism interface between tourism stakeholders and services to the tourists. Convergence of skilling, capacity building and enterprises development at the destination for various cutting edge job opportunities in tourism and hospitality sectors.
Promoting ease of doing business particularly for hospitality sector which is to take various promotions from multiple departments and agencies from the government. Visitor management system should be in place to manage over crowing at the destinations. There is a need to introduce courses of skilling of tour guides across the country and at all the destinations.
India has innumerable heritage monuments which can attract domestic and foreign tourists provided they have quality tourist amenities and tourist experiences. Specific schemes should be introduced for such tourism centric development at these heritage sites.

Link of the webinar : https://youtube.com/live/cOYm5okQjp0?feature=share

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India Hemp Expo 2023: A ground-breaking event to revolutionize hemp industry

March 2, 2023

New Delhi [India], March 2: India’s exclusive focused B2B event on hemp, The India Hemp Expo 2023 was organized with great pomp at the Nehru Centre Exhibition Space, Worli, Mumbai on 24th& 25th February. Bringing together professionals and industrialists who are involved in one way or another with this niche industry, the India hemp Expo celebrated hemp in all its splendour for two consecutive days.

The expo is being organized by indianvaidyas.com and hempvaidyas.com. While discussing about the exceptional growth opportunities of the Indian hemp industry, the founder Vaidya (Dr) Piyush Juneja said, “The hemp industry worldwide is booming. The Indian hemp industry has the potential to grow as a billion-dollar industry in next few years if governments support us to establish a conducive atmosphere and infuses required policy amendments to enhance the hemp industry.”

He added, “With optimum support and positive policy frame works, the Indian hemp industry also can contribute in materializing our respected Prime Minister’s goal of making India a trillion-dollar economy in the next few years.”

With more than 30 exhibitors, and thousands of visitors including business experts, Ayush & Allopathic doctors and hemp enthusiasts from across the world, IHE 2023 was a brilliant platform for all the participants to learn, grow and network about hemp.

The event witnessed a footfall of many exhibitors and delegates from across the world including USA, Australia, UAE, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Taiwan, and Nepal.

The event provided a brilliant space for all the participating exhibitors to present their brands on a grand level in front of all the potential buyers, consultants, and business experts under one roof in order to widen their network.

For two days, the expo featured a host of exciting events such as exhibitions, conferences, CEO round table, B2B meets and a gala India Hemp Award night.

This unique event got logo support from the MSME Ministry Government of India, Gujarat Tourism, Uttarakhand Government. IHE 2023 was also supported by Association of Ayurvedic Practitioners-Mumbai, Encore, Pimcha, Trade India, 104.8 Ishq FM, Radio Mirchi, Medical News, Vishwa Ayurvedic Sangathan.

IHE 2023 received blessings from Dr MunjparaMahendrabhai (MOS for Ayush Govt. of India), Narayan Rane(Union Cabinet Minister of MSME), and Shri Pashupati Kumar Paras (Minister of Food Processing Industries, Government of India).

Some eminent names from Ayurveda and medical industry such as Dr K Rajeshwar Reddy (Director, Directorate of AYUSH, Mumbai), Dr Nilesh Doshi (founder president& organizing chairmanAssociation of Ayurvedic Practitioners, Mumbai) Dr Pradeep Mahajan (Stem Cell Researcher), Dr Sayed Tahir Hassan, Dr TanujVeerbhan, Sachin Awasthi, Dr Punit Agnihotri graced the stage of India Hemp Expo 2023.

The Association of Ayurveda Practitioners got associated with India Hemp Expo 2023 and over hundreds of AAP members attended the event.

While the India Hemp Expo 2023 is supported by an incredible list of sponsors such as Ananta Hemp Works, Svadhishthan, Innovations (India) Inc, Twiee&Moksa, Cannazo India, Awega Green Technologies, Kazmira(USA), Cannadoc, Noigra, Aim Biosciences, Sawant Process Solutions, Buffalo Extraction Systems, some of the big names of the hemp industry like Blazen Photonics, Hemp Satva, Hampa Wellness, Cannapure, Weaving Vibes, Wig Health Products, Whole Leaf, Cannaboom, BOHECO, Vedi Herbals, Oreka, Sai Phytoceuticals, Chemtron Science Laboratories, and Rafbrix Essentials, will participate in the event as exhibitors.

Event

India’s Biggest Money Expo Happening in Mumbai

February 28, 2023

Indian economy is expected to grow 5.9 percent in FY24 and is set to contribute 15% to the global economy. With the Largest traders and investor community, India ranks top 10 in the Online trading volume in different Segments like Indian Stocks, US Stocks, Currencies, Virtual Assets, Commodities & Indices.

In 2023, India Market is expected to reach a new high in individual investments across various financial products like Mutual funds, ETFs, Bonds, SIP, AIF, Index funds, hedge funds, Crypto Funds, hybrid funds, Fund Managers, international portfolios and Social trading.

The Technology Era

The evolution of FinTech has made online trading within reach for anyone with just a smartphone. The largest community of traders and Investors has been focused on the Stock market, Forex Trading, and Crypto Trading in recent days with technological developments. However, Understanding the global market sentiments and profitable Trading strategies is a challenge among traders in Asia. Indian traders continue to learn and update themselves with the latest trading techniques and the desire to acquire more financial market knowledge persists.

Money Expo 2023: As an Opportunity

For Traders and Investors, an opportunity to meet all the financial service providers under one roof is availed by Money Expo, One of India’s largest Trading and investing events. Money Expo 2023 is announced to be held on 12-13 August 2023 at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai. Bringing Face-to-face networking to individuals helps to foster relationships, and learn and build trust with the service providers like stock brokers, Forex Brokers, Crypto Exchanges & FinTech companies.

Educating the Next Generation Traders

The second edition of this 2-day exhibition and Conference is set to feature leading brands in the online trading space and host the largest conference with investment industry experts as speakers covering a wide range of keynote sessions, panel discussions, and presentations. Money Expo focuses on attracting visitors comprising of Individuals, Traders, Investors, HNI, Ultra-HNI, Affiliates, IBs, Fund Managers, Trainers, and Service providers.

A platform for Exploring New Markets

At this event, The audience will witness the largest gathering of Financial Professionals, potentially networking to exchange ideas and learn new market opportunities. Money Expo provides attendees with a unique platform to learn about new products and services, explore potential investment & trading opportunities, and better understand the financial industry.

Summit Focus

Investments in Stocks, Forex and Crypto
Understanding the Blockchain Ecosystem
Unleashing the power of DeFi’s & NFTs
Regulations on Cryptocurrencies
WEB 3.0 Vs WEB 2.0
Metaverse, Gamefi (Play-to-Earn)

Participants

Crypto Exchanges
Government & Regulatory Bodies
C-Level & Directors
Blockchain & Crypto Pioneers
Defi & NFT Projects
VCs, Family Offices, Investors & Business Leaders
Crypto Community and Influencers
Renowned Media Agencies

For more information on Money Expo 2023, visit https://moneyexpoindia.com/mumbai/

Company Name: Trasol Events Pvt Ltd

Contact Name: Jovita Ephrem

Mail Id: info@moneyexpoindia.com