Paryatan Parv to Boosts Tourism: Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav in Gujarat

The Union Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Union Ministries and State Governments launched Paryatan Parv showcasing cultural diversity and focus on the benefits of tourism.

Come Let՚s Celebrate Tourism
  • Inaugurated at Humayun՚s Tomb
  • Celebrated across the country from the 5th to 25th October 2017.
  • Adopt A Heritage project launched by Ministry of Tourism will also be implemented at key sites.

Components of Paryatan Parv

Dekho Apna Desh

  • Encourages Indians to visit country
  • Includes video, photographs, blog competitions, stories of India through travelers eyes
  • Especially promotes travel to J&K and North Eastern states.

Tourism for All

  • Promote tourism events across all States in country with large scale public participation.
  • Activities include cultural programmes of dance, music, theatre, tourism exhibitions showcasing culture, cuisine and handicrafts and handlooms etc.

Tourism & Governance

Interactive sessions and workshops with stakeholders on:

  • Skill development in tourism sector
  • Innovation in tourism
  • Inducting ex-servicemen as service providers for taxi operation
  • Developing rural tourism in locations near established destinations

International Promotion

Union Ministry of External Affairs through Indian Missions will conduct outreach programmes to encourage people to visit India, with special focus on PIOs who have never visited the country.

Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav in Gujarat

  • World Heritage City of Ahmedabad has been beautifully illuminated as part of the ParyatanParv celebrations.
  • A guided Heritage Walk and an excursion trip for students was organized by Indiatourism Mumbai.

Online Contests on MyGov Platform

The online contests on MyGov platform included:

  • Dekho Apna Desh Photo Contest
  • Incredible India Quiz
  • Dekho Apna Desh Blog Contest

Winners of the contests will receive attractive prizes

Railway Ministry illuminated major railway stations and Ministry of Civil Aviation some of the major airports in the country.

Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav - 2017

Ministry of Culture has organized 3 days long diversified cultural carnival Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav - 2017 at the premises of Sabarmati River Front Event Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat from 7th to 9th October, 2017.

  • Celebrates inscription of the historic walled city of Ahmadabad on UNESCO՚s world heritage list will also be celebrated.
  • The Seven Zonal Cultural Centers under the Ministry of Culture enjoined upon with the task of organizing the RSM in Ahmedabad as well as taking it to four cities of Gujarat i.e. Vadodara, Rajkot, Somnath and Dwarka from 10th to 13th October 2017 under the slogan “EK BHARAT SHRESHTHA BHARAT.”
  • So far, Ministry has organised 5 RSM՚s- 2 in Delhi, 1 each in Varanasi, Bengaluru, and RSM North East in all NE State capitals.
  • The event brought together the art, artisans, dance, handicrafts, flavors, and music from different regions, making itself the largest ensemble of Indian culture.
  • The festival displays a variety of tribal and classical art forms from different cities and towns across the country accompanied by dance, music, drama, entertainment, and food.
  • Displays an assortment of regional cuisines such as Litti Chokha from Bihar, Puran Poli from Maharashtra, sweet delicacies such as Mave ki Kachori from Rajasthan and many more.
  • Includes handicrafts presentations, cuisines, rangoli painting, sculpture, photography, documentation and performing arts- folk such as Pung Cholom dance (Manipur) , Mer Ras (Gujarat) and Mayur nrutya (Uttar Pradesh)

Examrace Team at Aug 25, 2021