The Ministry of Tourism, as a part of Iconic Week celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, is organizing a tourism festival titled 'Paryatan Parv - 2022' at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai. As per report, this event will be held from September 30 to October 2, 2022. The event is open for general public from 10AM to 7PM for 3 days and entry is free.
Present at the flag off ceremony was Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister of Maharashtra as the Chief Guest who inaugurated the Paryatan Parv. Besides him, G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Culture, Tourism and Department of Development, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister of Tourism, Skill development and Entrepreneurship, Women and Child Development, Government of Maharashtra were also present.
'Paryatan Parv' is an initiative based on the vision of PM Narendra Modi that aims for promotion of domestic tourism. During his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 3rd Independence Day, the Prime Minister had appealed to all the Indians to visit at least 15 tourist destinations across India by 2022.
Speaking about tourism development in the state of Maharashtra, MoS Tourism stated that the Central Government has sanctioned Rs 66 crore for Coastal Circuit and Spiritual Circuit under Swadesh Darshan Yojana in Maharashtra. Further, INR 53 crore has been allotted for the development of Trumbakeshwar and Nivrittinath Maharaj Samadhi in Nashik. Apart from this, Mumbai Port Trust has been given INR 15 crore for the development of Kanhoji Angre Light House. The Minister stated that Rs INR crore has also been allocated for tourism related developments in the International Cruise Terminal of Mumbai.
Government of Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha said that ‘Paryatan Parv’ is a wonderful forum which will gain more and more popularity with every passing year with more people participating in it. He invited all stakeholders to join in the promotion of tourism in Maharashtra.
The Paryatan Parv in Mumbai is being organized to showcase diverse Culture, Art, Crafts and Cuisine of the States and one UT from Western & Central Region namely Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. This will also bring about a better understanding of heritage and culture of the Region amongst Mumbaikars. The event is promoted with the aim of creating awareness about varied Tourism Product, Cuisine, Heritage and Culture of India. The other Central Ministries like Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (Central Bureau of Communication), Defense, AYUSH, Textiles (Development Commissioner Handicrafts etc. are also participating in the event.
The event shall focus on domestic tourists especially to sensitize youth. The members of Yuva Tourism club from schools and colleges will be invited to participate in Paryatan Parv this year. The highlights of the event are as follows:
• Tourism Pavilions of eight State Tourism Departments from Western & Central Region and also other State Tourism Offices present in Mumbai.
• Multimedia Exhibition on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrating 75 years of India’s Independence by Central Bureau of Communication , Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India
• Kitchen Studio – showcase of cuisines of the region under the theme ‘Paschim – Madhya Milap’ by Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai
• Crafts Bazaar with 15 Handicraft stalls by Artisans from five states and one Union Territory in the Western & Central Region invited by Development Commissioner, Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles.
• Cultural Performances at the Central stage showcasing Folk Arts from across India.
• Ministry of Ayush stall on theme Ayurveda @2047.
• Stall by Indian Air Force recruiting office, Mumbai promoting Agnipath Scheme.
• Free Guided Walking Tours by the Regional Level Tourist Guides covering attractions in and around Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya.
• Workshop on Art and Competitions for School Children
• Other Interactive Activities to keep visitors engaged.
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