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Spiritual Resurgence: Surge In Tourism Grips Ayodhya Ahead Of Ram Temple Consecration
A recent analysis of data indicates a remarkable spike in travel enthusiasm, especially towards Varanasi and Ayodhya, aligning with the consecration dates. Searches for check-ins from 20 to 22 January 2024, have experienced a substantial surge compared to the same period in the preceding year
Read MoreProposed 100 New Airports to Turbocharge Tourism and Hospitality
• Passenger traffic almost trebled from 123 mn passengers in FY10 to nearly 345 mn in FY 19 • Proposed new airports to boost real estate – particularly tourism & hospitality - in Tier 2 & 3 Cities • Improved connectivity will push more start-ups & IT-ITeS companies to expand their presence in smaller cities
Read MoreAnchoring Smart City Overhaul in Island Territory
“Declared as a Smart City, under the Smart City Mission of the Central Government in 2016, Port Blair has project size worth INR 770 Crores, which is further expanded to project size of INR 1100 crores with recommendations from local administration. A lot of leg work has happened till date in identifying aspects which can get off the ground to an implementation stage, with a fund of INR 200 crore being released by the Government of India, till date”, asserted Vikram Dev Dutt, Principal Secretary, Urban Development, Andaman and Nicobar Administration in a conversation with Poulami Chakraborty of BW SmartCitiesWorld. Excerpts below:
Read MoreMake Public Art an essential component for developmental work in Delhi: Puri
In many National Capitals of the world, public spaces are seen as an opportunity for displaying Creative Art Work. Such creative and artistic works not only beautify the city but also capture its soul, says Puri
Read MoreJK govt trying to create world-class tourist infra: Mehbooba
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said her government was making efforts to create a world-class tourist infrastructure.
Read MoreDelhi's Civic Bodies Sign MoU With Ottawa To Boost Ties
The MoU will also involve the civic bodies of two countries to promote Delhi and Ottawa as tourism destinations
Read MoreModernise To Attract Passengers, HC Advises MSRTC
The court observed that the state-run buses are not clean, toilets at the bus stands are in a pathetic condition and these things dissuade people from using the MSRTC buses
Read MoreQR codes and 'smart' signages for heritage sites in Delhi soon
This will enable the visitors to use their smart phones as a guide, as detailed information will be available on scanning the Quick Response (QR) codes printed on new sign boards
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