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Shri G Kishan Reddy takes charge as Union Tourism Minister

Shri ajay bhatt also took charge as minister of state in the ministry of tourism.

Union Minister Shri G Kishan Reddy  took charge as Union Culture Minister at ShastriBhavan in New Delhi today. Simultaneously, Shri Ajay Bhatt also took charge as Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism. The other new Minister of State for Tourism,  Shri ShripadYessoNaik was also present on the occasion.

Sh. G. Kishan Reddy @kishanreddybjp , new Union Minister for Tourism, Culture & DoNER took charge of office today at Ministry of Tourism in presence of Sh @prahladspatel . New ministers of state for tourism Sh @AjaybhattBJP4UK and Sh @shripadynaik were also present. #Govt4Growth pic.twitter.com/Rg3UPoAnpg — PIB Tourism (@PIBTour) July 8, 2021

ShKishan Reddy has also been assigned the charge of Union Minister of Culture as well as Development of North-Eastern Region. He was earlier holding the charge of Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Speaking to media, Sh. Reddy said that the Ministry will work to fulfill the Prime Minister’s vision of ‘New India’ by investing in strengthening our cultural roots and promoting the Tourism sector.

Shri G Kishan Reddy  was elected as a Member of Parliament to 17th Lok Sabha in 2019, from Secunderabad Constituency, Telangana.

Sh Reddy has led several unique  initiatives like his work for the child-heart patients which became a movement and  won him the Best Child-Friendly Legislator Award in theAP Legislative Assembly by UNICEF (United Nations).He also started a campaign against terrorism and organised International Youth Conference against Terrorism (IYCT) in New Delhi in which over 193 delegates participated from over 54 countries. He also conducted "Seema Suraksha JagaranYatra and  ‘Telangana PoruYatra’.

Sh Reddy has also received  the Outstanding Youth Leadership Award for the year2009 by Maryland India Business Round Table (MIBRT), USA and  Conferred a medal by Union of Bulgarian Commandos for his contribution towards Global Peace at Sophia, Bulgaria.

Shri G. Kishan Reddy, who people affectionately and respectfully refer to as ‘Kishananna', is a live example of what one can achieve through sheer determination and hard work. He has travelled extensively across the world representing India and its young leadership in various fora which includes his visits to USA, Israel, China, Nepal, France, U.K., Canada, Morocco, Malaysia, Bulgaria, Singapore, Egypt, Thailand, Hong Kong.

Shri Ajay Bhatt is an advocate by profession and has been a Member of various important committees at National Level. He is from Uttarakhand and elected to 17 th Lok Sabha from Nainital Udhamsingh Nagar Constituency.  He is Widely travelled and has got keen interest in social and cultural activities.

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Govt floats draft national cruise tourism policy

The government recognises the potential of cruise tourism in driving economic growth, job creation, and cultural preservation, the tourism ministry said in a statement.

NEW DELHI: A proposed draft policy of the government has proposed to set up a national-level board to promote cruise tourism and showcase the country’s offerings globally.

The draft policy released by the government said the National Cruise Tourism Board would be set up to coordinate efforts and integrate India’s destinations with cruise tourism, and attract investment and facilitate the development of cruise terminals, infrastructure, and services.

It added that the government will engage with stakeholders, conduct familiarization trips, and leverage local culture and celebrities to promote coastal and river destinations.

Additionally, they will develop an online marketplace for cruise bookings and reservations.

“The government recognizes the potential of cruise tourism in driving economic growth, job creation, and cultural preservation. By addressing challenges and implementing a comprehensive strategy, India can unlock the full potential of cruise tourism and establish itself as a preferred cruise hub globally. The Ministry of Tourism will play a pivotal role in coordinating these efforts and advocating for reforms to facilitate ease of doing business in the sector,” the ministry said in a statement.

Cruise tourism is a nature-based segment of tourism that utilizes a country’s seas, rivers, and canals to offer overnight and same-day cruises with various themes and budgets.

The government has mapped the coastline of 7500 kilometres, 12 major ports, 200 minor ports, and a network of over 20,000 kilometres of navigable waterways, and determined that there was immense potential for cruise tourism.

“Additionally, cruise tourism stimulates demand for hospitality, restaurants, transportation, and shopping, leading to secondary employment opportunities,” the draft policy said.

Despite the competitive advantages, the cruise tourism market is currently underutilized, representing only around 1% of the global market. An integrated strategy is needed to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. India’s strengths lie in its vast coastline, inland waterways, synergy between coastal tourism and cruise tourism, shipbuilding capabilities, strategic location, skilled manpower, and rich cultural heritage. However, weaknesses such as infrastructure gaps, tax structures, standard operating procedures, stakeholder sensitization, and skill development need to be addressed.

To showcase India’s cruise tourism offerings on a global scale, the Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Shipping, Ports, and Waterways, will participate in various international events such as those in Miami, Dubai, Azerbaijan, London, Berlin, Singapore, and Russia. Additionally, they will promote India’s cruise tourism facilities in domestic tourism marts to generate market demand.

To support the cruise tourism value chain, the government will develop a national inventory of specialized agents and destination management specialists. A facilitation desk will be established to assist tours and travel partners in engaging with stakeholders and promoting these destinations in target markets.

The government also aims to establish India as a prominent cruise tourism destination by creating a sub-brand, showcasing offerings globally, developing an online marketplace, fostering the tourism industry, engaging with state tourism departments, targeting various travel segments, and facilitating collaboration among stakeholders.

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About The Ministry

The Ministry of Tourism, is the nodal agency for the formulation of national policies and programs and for the co-ordination of activities of various Central Government Agencies, State Governments/UTs and the Private Sector for the development and promotion of tourism in the country. The Ministry is headed by the Union Minister for Tourism and Ministers of State.

The administrative head of the Ministry is the Secretary (Tourism). The office of the Director General of Tourism provides executive directions for the implementation of various policies and programs. Directorate General of Tourism has a field formation of 20 offices within the country and one sub-ordinate office/project i.e. Indian Institute of Skiing and Mountaineering (IISM)/ Gulmarg Winter Sports Project. The field offices in India are responsible for providing information service to tourists and to monitor the progress of field projects. The activities of IISM/GWSP have now been revived and various Ski and other courses are being conducted in the J&K valley.

The Ministry of Tourism has a public sector undertaking, the India Tourism Development Corporation Limited and the following autonomous institutions:

• Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) and National Institute of Water Sports (NIWS)
• National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) and the Institutes of Hotel Management.

Role and Functions of the Ministry of Tourism

The Ministry of Tourism functions as the nodal agency for the development of tourism in the country. It plays a crucial role in coordinating and supplementing the efforts of the State/Union Territory Governments, catalyzing private investment, strengthening promotional and marketing efforts and in providing trained manpower resources. The functions of the Ministry in this regard mainly consist of the following:

All Policy Matters, including:

• Development Policies.
• Incentives.
• External Assistance.
• Manpower Development.
• Promotion & Marketing.
• Investment Facilitation.

Planning & Co-ordination with other Ministries, Departments, State/UT Governments., Regulation:

Infrastructure & Product Development.

Human Resource Development

• Institutions.
• Setting Standards and Guidelines.

Publicity & Marketing:

• Strategies.
• Co-ordination.

Research, Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation

International Co-operation and External Assistance

• International Bodies.
• Bilateral Agreements.
• Foreign Technical Collaboration

Legislation and Parliamentary Work, Establishment matters, Vigilance matters, Implementation of official language policy, Implementation of official language policy, Budget co-ordination and related matters, Plan-coordination and monitoring

The Functions of Attached Office viz. Directorate General of Tourism are as under:

Assistance in the formulation of policies by providing feedback from the field offices and Monitoring of Plan Projects and assisting in the Plan formulation

Coordinating the activities of field offices and their supervision, Regulation:

• Approval and classification of hotels and restaurants.
• Approval of travel agents, Inbound tour operators and tourist transport operators, etc.

Inspection & Quality Control

• Guide service
• Complaints and redressal.

Infrastructure Development:

• Release of incentives.
• Tourist facilitation and information.
• Field publicity, promotion & marketing.
• Hospitality programs.
• Conventions & conferences.

Assistance for Parliamentary work.

Establishment matters of Directorate General of Tourism

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• Office Address Transport Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001 Webiste http://tourism.gov.in
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• Shri GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT [email protected] Minister +91 11 23718310, 23717969 +91 11 23710431, 23731506 ( Fax )
• Shri Sandeep Kumar Singh ( IAS, AGMUT...2011 ) Private Secretary +91 11 23718310, 23717969
• Office of the Minister of State for Tourism
• Shri SURESH GOPI [email protected] Minister of State +91 11 23073165, 23081052 +91 11 23715717 ( Fax )
• Shri S N. Narian ( IRTS...2011 ) Private Secretary +91 11 23073165, 23081052 +91 11 23715717 ( Fax )
• Ms. V. Vidyavathi ( IAS, KN...1991 ) [email protected] Secretary +91 11 23711792, 23321395
• Shri Suman Billa ( IAS, KL...1996 ) [email protected] Additional Secretary +91 11 23713256
• Ms. Ranjana Chopra [email protected] Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor +91 11 23388346, 23381516
• Ms. Manisha Saxena ( IAS, UT...1996 ) [email protected] Director General (Tourism) +91 11 23321380, 23731925
• Shri M.R. Synrem ( IAS, AM...2002 ) [email protected] Joint Secretary +91 11 23718663
• Designation Office (Phone/Fax)
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• India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) Scope Complex, Core-8, 6th Floor, 7-Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003 http://www.theashokgroup.com
• Shri SAMBIT PATRA ( Chairman ) [email protected] +91-11-24360182
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• Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management(IITTM), Noida Address : A-36, Sector-62, Uttar Pradesh, Noida - 201309 Website : https://www.iittmnoida.ac.in/

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