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Govt. Inaugurates ‘Bharat Parv 2021’

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated yesterday the ‘Bharat Parv 2021’, a virtual   national festival showcasing the country’s diverse culture, cuisines and handicrafts. The Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with other central ministries is organizing this year a virtual ‘Bharat Parv’ event from 26th to 31st January 2021, showcasing the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.

Birla said that due to the guiding spirit provided by the Constitution, in the journey of past seven decades democracy in our country has matured, strengthened and become even stronger,

Regarding the tourism sector, Birla remarked that there is no state or district in our country that doesn’t have a distinct specialty of its own. Because of this uniqueness, India has become a center of attraction for international tourists too. We are working to connect the whole country through tourism and culture, the Speaker said.

Birla further said that through the ‘Bharat Parv’ programme, the Ministry has taken the commendable task of bringing together India’s tourism, spiritual and other activities on a single platform.

Observing that the COVID-19 pandemic has posed the greatest challenge for the tourism sector, Birla noted that despite the odds, the tourism sector has worked to turn this challenge into an opportunity.

Emphasizing the potential of tourism sector in India, he said that the tourism sector is the only area that provides the largest number of employment to people. He stressed that if we wish to change the socio-economic conditions in our country, then it is essential that efforts be made for the growth of tourism sector. Appreciating the role of states, Birla further said that every state has strived towards developing its wellness, yoga and spirituality- related destinations in the tourism sector.

Addressing the gathering the Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel said that tourism is the most effective medium for exhibiting the cultural diversity and rich heritage of our country.  He said that the objective of ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ initiative of Ministry of Tourism is to encourage citizens to travel widely within the country and enhancing tourist footfalls, leading to development of local economy and creation of jobs at the local level.

Secretary Tourism Yogendra Tripathi said that the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is organizing the Bharat Parv every year since 2016 in the front ground of the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi on the occasion of Republic Day Celebrations from 26th to 31st January. The mega event envisages generating patriotic fervor and showcases the rich and varied cultural diversity of the country. The Bharat Parv celebrates the “Essence of India”. However, due to the Covid related circumstances it has been organized on a virtual platform this year, the Secretary explained.

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