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Govt would soon come out with a plan for disinvestment of ITDC hotels: Minister

By TIOL News Service

NEW DELHI, SEPT 24, 2016: BUILDING on the Incredible India Tourism Investors' Summit -2016, a regular Conclave of State Tourism Ministers is planned, according to Dr Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism and Culture. He was participating in a Panel of Tourism Ministers from the States of Nagaland, Punjab and Telangana on the third day of the Incredible India Tourism Investors' Summit-2016. Dr. Sharma stated that the Government would shortly come out with a plan for disinvestment of Hotels under Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC).

He said that the challenge is to raise the share of tourism in India's GDP from about 7% currently and since tourism is a state subject, the role of state governments is critical. The World Economic Forum in its recent Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index has ranked India 13 places higher at 52 as compared to 65 in the previous edition, he stressed.

Mr Sohan Singh Thandal, Minister for Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Government of Punjab, highlighted Punjab's potential for religious tourism and sites relating to India's freedom struggle. He stated that funding is required for completing incomplete tourism projects. He also emphasized the need for a good environment for tourism including safety of women, education of police personnel, and road infrastructure, among others. Punjab's bhangra and pop music has captured the attention of audiences everywhere, and the state can capitalize on this, he added.

Mr Azmeera Chandulal, Minister for Tourism and Culture, Government of Telengana, spoke about the advantages of Hyderabad as an attractive destination. It offers rich handicrafts and Cyber city as well as festivals and medical facilities. He outlined the target of attracting 1 million tourists by 2020. Hyderabad should emerge as a ‘must-visit' city, he stressed.


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