4th day of Paryatan Parv saw various activities
taking place across the country. Indiatourism in association with the Cycle
Club Jaipur and the travel industry organized a cycle rally. In the North
East, several activities were kicked off under Paryatan Parv. Indiatourism,
Guwahati organized activities to generate awareness on the importance of
tourism while a Tourism Sensitization programme was organized in the University
of Dibrugarh in association with INTACH chapter and Assam Tourism. IndiaTourism
in association with the Ministry of DONER, North Eastern Tourism Development
Council (NETDC) and State Governments of Manipur and Meghalaya organized
various events showcasing local cuisine, handicraft & handlooms.
Indiatourism offices in Goa, Patna and Kolkata organized various
activities including Heritage Walks, a ‘Run for Incredible India’ and quiz
contests for students to promote ‘Dekho Apana Desh’ as part of the Paryatan Parv
celebrations.
The Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav in the World Heritage City of
Ahmedabad, Gujarat which has been beautifully illuminated as part of the
ParyatanParv celebrations, witnessed yoga sessions by AYUSH. A guided Heritage
Walk and an excursion trip for students was also organized by
Indiatourism Mumbai in association with the State Government.
In Delhi, Sensitization programmes for service providers was
undertaken by India Tourism Delhi while Institute of hotel management,
Pusa organized a tourism awareness rally in the city.
The State Government of Madhya Pradesh as part of Paryatan Parv
organized Narmada Utsav, a Cultural Event showcasing folk heritage at
various heritage destinations of Madhya Pradesh. Go Heritage Runs were also
organized.
Keeping with the spirit of Paryatan Parv, the Uttarakhand
Government organized a Trek while Himachal Pradesh Government conducted a Youth
Parliament, to deliberate on the importance of Tourism and involvement of youth
in the promotion of tourism. The Government of Uttar Pradesh organized a Dance
competition.
Other Central Ministries are also participating in Paryatan Parv
by organizing various activities. The Railway Ministry has illuminated some of
the major railway stations in the country. Under the Ministry of Civil
Aviation, some of the major airports in the country have also been
illuminated.
The Online contests on MyGov platform for Dekho Apna Desh Photo
Contest, Incredible India Quiz, Dekho Apna Desh Blog Contest have elicited
tremendous response. Winners of the contests will receive attractive prizes.
*****
Sanjay Kumar/Tourism/08.10.2017
