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The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with other Central Ministries, State Governments and Stakeholders, is organizing a “Paryatan Parv” across the country from the 5th to 25th October 2017. The programme is being organized with the objective of drawing focus on the benefits of tourism, showcasing the cultural diversity of the country and reinforcing the principle of "Tourism for All".

Paryatan Parv will have three main components :

ï‚·         Dekho Apna Desh : To encourage Indians to visit their own country.

This will include Video, Photograph and Blog Competitions of sites visited during the Event, Stories of India through Travelers’ Eyes, on Social Media, Tourism related Quiz, Essay, Debate and Painting Competitions for Students, Television Campaigns to promote travel to J&K and N.E. States.

ï‚·         Tourism for All : Tourism Events at thirty sites across States in the country.

The activities at these sites will include illumination in and around the Sites, Cultural Programmes of Dance, Music, Theatre, Story Telling, Sensitisation Programmes for Stakeholders around the Sites, Tourism Exhibitions, Showcasing Culture, Cuisine and Handicrafts / Handlooms, Guided Heritage Walks, etc. These will be “People’s Events” with large scale public participation.

ï‚·         Tourism & Governance : Interactive Sessions & Workshops with Stakeholders on following themes :

ï‚·         Skill Development in Tourism Sector

ï‚·         Innovation in Tourism

ï‚·         For inducting Ex-servicemen as service providers for Taxi Operation

ï‚·         Developing Rural Tourism in locations near established Destinations

ï‚·         Community Sensitisation Workshops on Home stay and B&B Opportunities

The Parv will be inaugurated at the Humayun’s Tomb on 5th October 2017. Heritage Walks are being organized at the monument from 8 AM to 4 PM along with a Painting Competition for students. The formal inauguration of the event will be held at 5:30 PM at the venue which will include a cultural programme with Meera Bhajans by Vidya Shah and Dastan-e-Amir Khusrau presented by Dr. Syeda Hameed, Zakia Zaheer & Rene Singh. The Paryatan Parv will culminate in a 3 day event in New Delhi from the 23rd to 25th October 2017 which will showcase the cultural diversity of  the country, with cultural performances, crafts bazaar, food court showcasing folk and classical dance & music, handicrafts & handlooms and cuisine from all regions and States of the country.

Ministry of Tourism would like this event to be promoted across the world and use it as a platform to encourage travelers from world over to visit India. They have added that India is one of the pioneers in recognizing the importance of its overseas population and establishing an institutional framework for a sustainable and mutually beneficial engagement with its Diaspora. The Overseas Indian community estimated at over 25 million is spread across every major region in the world, with a presence in 189 countries across the globe. The Indian Diaspora forms a significant and influential group in their respective country of residence. The outreach of the Incredible India brand can be further expanded, through pooling of resources and synergized efforts of all stakeholders including the Indian Diaspora. The Overseas Indian community can, in fact, be the real Ambassadors for Indian Tourism and can contribute significantly to promoting the visit of an increasing number of tourists to the country.

PARYATAN PARV 5th TO 25th OCTOBER 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS (As on 3.10.2017)

Date

Venue

Cultural Events

Other Activities

5th October

(Thursday)

Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi

Meera Bhajan by Vidya Shah

Dastan-e-Amir Khusrau : Dr. Syeda Hameed, Zakia Zaheer & Rene Singh

(Ministry of Culture)

  • Guided Heritage Walks at Humayun’s Tomb at 8 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM and 4 PM

(Aga Khan Foundation)

  • Painting Competition (HRD Division)

  • Inaugural Programme of Paryatan Parv at Humayun’s Tomb at 5 PM

5 PM : Lamp Lighting

  • Welcome address by Secretary (Tourism)

  • Screening of Delhi Film

  • Launching of Video / Photography/ Blog

Competitions

  • Address by Hon’ble Minister (Tourism)

  • Screening of Film by Aga Khan Foundation

  • Distribution of Prizes for Painting Competition

  • Address by Hon’ble Minister (Culture)

6 PM : Meera Bhajan by Vidya Shah

7 PM : Dastan-e-Amir Khusrau : Dr. Syeda

Hameed, Zakia Zaheer & Rene Singh

(RD office with ITDC)

Mumbai, Maharashtra


Inauguration of Paryatan Parv, with Audio Visual Presentations, Cultural Programme, etc.

(State Govt.)

Tithal, Dwarka, Gopnath, Somnath, Madhavpur (Dist. Porbandar), Suvali (Dist Surat), Mandvi (Dist Kutch), Gujarat

Cultural Evening :

Performances by local artists and Chattisgarh Tribal groups under Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat.

(State Government)

Beach Festival (till 31st October)

  • Arts and Crafts

  • Cuisines

  • Adventure Sports

  • Competitive Activities: Mehendi, Music, Dance, Sand art

  • Childrens Activities- Games, Drawing etc.

(State Govt.)


At National Level


Launch of Online Video, Photography and Blog Competition (till 20.10.2017)

(Publicity Division)


Launch of Campaigns on Doordarshan to promote tourism to Jammu & Kashmir and NE Region

(Publicity Division)

Ahmedabad,

Gujarat

Photography Contest (5th to 25th October)

Themes:

  • From an eye of a Nature Lover: Wildlife, Landscape etc.

  • Khushboo Gujarat Ki

(State Govt.)


Maharashtra


Video Presentations and Discover Maharashtra Presentations at schools across Maharashtra ( Till 25th October) (State Govt.)


Essay Competition in Marathi / English on the topic, अद्‌भूत महाराष्ट्र - माझे प्रवास वर्णन across Maharashtra

( Till 25th October) (State Govt.)

New Delhi


Paryatan Parv Cycle Rally from India Gate to Qutb Minar (TT Division)

Mumbai, Maharashtra


Tourism Rally at Shivaji Park by IHM, Mumbai

Kolkata, West Bengal


Tourism Run / Heritage Walk for Students and Stakeholders (RD – East)


Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh


Run for Incredible India from Begum Hazrat Mahal Park to Imambara by IHM, Lucknow

Atithidevo Bhava Sensitization Programme for shopkeepers, vendors, rickshaw and autorickshaw drivers, etc. at bada Imambara and Chhota Imambara by IHM, Lucknow

Distribution of new Trash Bags at Bada and Chhota Imambara by IHM, Lucknow

Jaipur, Rajasthan


Run for Incredible India from Albert Hall to Birla Mandir by IHM, Jaipur

Bhubaneshwar, Odisha


Tourism Run / Heritage Walk for Students and Stakeholders

(RD – East)

Cellular Jail, Port Blair, A&N Islands


Tourism Run / Heritage Walk for Students and Stakeholders

(RD – East)

Gurdaspur, Punjab


Run for Incredible India by IHM, Gurdaspur

Hajipur, Bihar


Tourism Run for Students and Stakeholders by IHM, Hajipur

Shahpura Lake, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh


Nukkad-Natak by IHM, Bhopal




6th October

(Friday)

Purana Qila, Delhi

Indo-ASEAN Festival

(Ministry of Culture)

  • Heritage Walk (RD office)

  • Yoga Session (RD office)

  • Tourism Exhibition (RD office)

  • Painting Competition - (HRD Division)

Bhedaghat, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Narmada Utsav – Cultural Event showcasing the folk heritage of the State. (State Government)

  • Sensitisation Programmes for Stakeholders

  • Quiz / Essay / Painting Competitions for students

  • Tourism Exhibition

(RD – West)

National Museum, Delhi


Sensitisation Programme with ASI and Ministry of Culture for “Adopt A Heritage” Project.

(TT Division)

Veer Sawarkar Marg, Mumbai, Maharashtra


Atithidevo Bhava Sensitization Programme for shopkeepers, vendors, rickshaw and autorickshaw drivers, etc. by IHM, Mumbai

Kolkata, West Bengal


Drawing & Painting Competition for Students / Travel Associations

(RD – East)

Patna, Bihar


Sensitisation Workshop for Stakeholders

(RD – East)

Gurdaspur, Punjab


Tourism Rally at Gurdaspur City Centre by IHM

Hajipur, Bihar


Tourism Rally to Gandhi Chowk by IHM, Hajipur

Bittan Market, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh


Nukkad-Natak by IHM Bhopal


Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.


Nukkad Natak by IHM, Chennai


NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh


Nukkad-Natak by IITTM, NOIDA




7th October

(Saturday

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav

(Ministry of Culture)

  • Illumination around Site

  • Yoga Session For local travel trade, students etc,

(RD in coordination with State Govt.)

Songadh, Dist – Vyara, Gujarat

Cultural Evening :

Performances from Gujarat and Chattisgarh Tribal groups under Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat.

(State Government)

Tribal Festival (till 9th October)

  • Inaugral Parade with Tableau depicting Tribal Culture, Dangi Music, Cartoon Characters, Chattisgarh and Gujarat Tribal Groups performance, etc.

  • Digital India- Awarenes Program about BHIM App, Cashless India etc.

  • Awareness Program on Women Empowerment, Role of Women in Tourism.

(State Government)

Dal Lake, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

Cultural Evening

(Govt. of J&K

Zonal Cultural Centre)

  • Illumination around Site

  • Quiz / Essay / Painting Competitions for students

  • Sensitisation Programmes for Stakeholders at Srinagar and Gulmarg

(RD / IHM / IISM - Gulmarg)


Central University of Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir


Seminar on “Sustainable Tourism - A Tool

for Development”

Purana Qila, Delhi

Indo-ASEAN Festival

(Ministry of Culture)

  • Tourism Exhibition

  • Sensitization Program for Stake Holders

  • Painting Competition

(RD, Delhi)

Bhedaghat, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Narmada Utsav – Cultural Event showcasing the folk heritage of the State.

(State Government)

  • Sensitisation Programmes for Stakeholders

  • Quiz / Essay / Painting Competitions for students

  • Tourism Exhibition

(RD – West)

Kolkata, West Bengal

Classical / Cultural Programme at Rotary Sadan Hall

(RD East with ICCR / Cultural Associations)

  • Tourism Exhibition

  • Painting Competition

(RD, Kolkata)

Vaishali, Bihar


Excursion Trip for Students and Stakeholders

(RD – East)

Bhubaneshwar, Odisha


Excursion Tour for Students

(RD – East)

Port Blair, A&N Islands


Quiz Contest for Students

(RD – East)

Orchha, Madhya Pradesh


Go Heritage Walk (4 pm to 6 pm) – with a local heritage expert who will disseminate information about Madhya Pradesh’s rich art, culture and heritage

(State Government)

Char Imli Area, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh


Run for Incredible India by IHM, Bhopal

Mumbai, Maharashtra


Consular And Diplomatic Missions Symposium “Maharashtra Through Our Eyes”

(State Government)

Aurangabad and Nashik, Maharashtra


Art & Craft Exhibition at MTDC’s Kalagram

(Till 25th October 2017) - (State Government)




8th October

(Sunday)

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav

(Ministry of Culture)

  • Illumination around Site

  • Guided Heritage Walk

  • Quiz, Essay, Debate and Painting Competitions for School Students

  • Sensitisation Programme for taxi drivers and coolies

(RD in coordination with State Govt. and IHM/IITTM))

Purana Qila, Delhi

Indo-ASEAN Festival

(Ministry of Culture)

  • Tourism Exhibition

  • Sensitization Program for Stake Holders

  • Painting Competition

(RD, Delhi)

Bhedaghat, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Narmada Utsav – cultural event showcasing the folk heritage of the State.

(State Government)

  • Sensitisation Programmes for Stakeholders

  • Quiz / Essay / Painting Competitions for students

  • Tourism Exhibition

(RD – West)

Mumbai, Maharashtra


Guided Heritage Walk of Fort Area for Travel Trade, Guides and Students

(RD, Mumbai)

Destinations in Madhya Pradesh


Go Heritage Runs at various heritage destinations of Madhya Pradesh.

(State Government)

Char Imli Area, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh


Run for Incredible India by IHM, Bhopal

Patna, Bihar


Guided Heritage Walk for Stakeholders

(RD – East)

Thakur Pukur, Kolkata, West Bengal


Quiz / Essay Competition for Students and Stakeholders

(RD – East)




9th October

(Monday)

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav

(Ministry of Culture)

  • Illumination around Site

  • Workshop for sensitizing on Home Stay and B & B Tourism Exhibition

(RD in coordination with State Govt and IHMs/IITTM))

New Delhi


Workshop with Association of Tourist Transport Operators and Department of Ex-Serviceman Welfare, M/o Defence for deployment of Ex-Servicemen as tourist drivers.

(TT Division)

IITTM, Noida

IITTM, Gwalior


Workshop on Travel Writing and Photography

(IITTMs)

Maharashtra


Video Competition on the theme ‘My Best Travel Story / माझे आवडते पर्यटन गोष्ट’

(State Govt.)

Kolkata, West Bengal


Sensitisation Programme for Tourist Taxi Drivers / Operators (RD, East)

Tidal Park, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.


Rally on Tourism by IHM, Chennai.

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh


Hygiene Awareness among tourists, street food vendors, other unorganised sector stakeholders by IHM, Lucknow

Mumbai, Maharashtra


Nukkad Natak at Dadar Beach by IHM, Mumbai

Gurdaspur, Punjab


Nukkad Natak by IHM, Gurdaspur




10th October

(Tuesday)

Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Dastan-e-Amir Khusrau : Dr. Syeda Hameed, Zakia Zaheer & Rene Singh

(Ministry of Culture)

Cultural Event of Music & Dance

(Zonal Cultural Centre)

  • Guided Heritage Walks

  • Sensitisation Programmes for Stakeholders

  • Illumination around Site

  • Quiz / Essay / Painting Competitions for students

  • Tourism Exhibition

  • Food Festival

(RD in coordination with State Govt. and IHM/IITTM)

Sirpur, Chhattisgarh

Cultural Evening

(Govt. of Chhattisgarh

Zonal Cultural Centre)

  • Illumination around Site

  • Heritage Walk around Site

(State Govt. – RD to coordinate)

Ellora, Maharashtra

Cultural Evening

(Govt. of Maharashtra

Zonal Cultural Centre)

  • Guided Heritage Walks

  • Illumination around Site

(RD in coordination with State Govt. and IHM/IITTM)

All Districts of Gujarat


Swachhta Seva Campaign :

Cleanliness Drives till 25th October

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh


Quiz Competition by IHM, Bhopal

Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu


Atithidevo Bhava Sensitization Programme for shopkeepers and vendors by IHM, Chennai

Maharashtra


Inauguration of Guide Training Course at Mumbai, Nagpur, Aurangabad and Pune.

(State Govt.)

Kolkata, West Bengal


Excursion Trip for Students

(RD – East)




11th October

(Wednesday)

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Cultural Evening

(Govt. of H.P.

Zonal Cultural Centre)

  • Sensitisation Programmes for Stakeholders

  • Illumination around Site

  • Quiz / Essay / Painting Competitions for students

  • Tourism Exhibition

(State Govt. – RD to coordinate)

Golconda Fort, Telangana

Cultural Evening

(Govt. of Telangana

Zonal Cultural Centre)

  • Guided Heritage Walks

  • Sensitisation Programmes for Stakeholders

  • Illumination around Site

  • Quiz / Essay / Painting Competitions for students

  • Tourism Exhibition

(RD in coordination with State Govt and IHM/IITTM))

Raipur, Chhattisgarh


  • Quiz, Essay, Debate and Painting Competitions for School Students

  • Sensitization programme for Taxi Drivers, etc.

(RD with State Govt., IHM / IITTM)

Aurangabad, Maharashtra


  • Quiz, Essay, Debate and Painting Competitions for School Students

  • Sensitization programme for Taxi Drivers, etc.

(RD with State Govt., IHM / IITTM)

Ahmedabad, Gujarat


Seminar on Home Stay Policies :

All India Institute of Local Self Government

(State Govt.)

Bengali Academy, Nandan, Kolkata, West Bengal


Seminar on Tourism with ASI and Stakeholders

(RD East)

NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh


Nukkad-Natak by IITTM, NOIDA

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh


Tourism Rally, by IHM, Lucknow


Nukkad Natak at Baradari by IHM, Lucknow


Excursion Trip for Students, by IHM, Lucknow

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh


Distribution of new, attractive trash bags at important tourist places by IHM, Bhopal




12th October

(Thursday)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu


Tamil Nadu Tourism Mart - Inauguration

(State Govt.)



Siddhpur, Dist – Patan, Gujarat


Tourism: Youth in Action

  • Elocution: Role of Youth in Tourism Development

  • Poster Making Competition: Swachha Bharat

  • Essay Writing Competition: Role of ICT in Tourism Development.

  • PPT Competition :

Gujarat : Perfect Destination for Tourism

(State Govt.)

Aurangabad, Maharashtra


  • Workshop for sensitizing on Home Stay / B&B

  • Yoga Session for local travel trade, students etc

(RD with State Govt. and IHM / IITTM)

IITTM, Bhubaneshwar


Seminar on “Swachha Paryatan - An
Instrument for Sustainable Development”

(IITTM)

Habibganj Railway Station, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh


Atithidevo Bhava Sensitization Programme for shopkeepers, vendors, rickshaw and autorickshaw drivers, etc. by IHM, Bhopal

Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu


Hygiene Awareness among tourists, street food vendors, other unorganised sector stakeholders by IHM, Chennai.

Gurdaspur, Punjab


Atithidevo Bhava Sensitization Programme for shopkeepers, vendors, rickshaw and autorickshaw drivers, etc. by IHM, Gurdaspur

NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh


Essay / Quiz Competition at IITTM, NOIDA

Hajipur, Bihar


Nukkad Natak by IHM, Hajipur





13th October

(Friday)

Ranchi Jharkhand

Cultural Evening

(Govt. of Jharkhand

Zonal Cultural Centre)

  • Sensitisation Programmes for Stakeholders

  • Illumination around Site

  • Quiz / Essay / Painting Competitions for students

  • Tourism Walk / Run

(RD in coordination with State Govt and IHMs/IITTM))

Kolkata, West Bengal

Classical / Cultural Programme

(RD East with ICCR / Cultural Associations)

  • Tourism Exhibition

  • Sensitization Program for Stake Holders

  • Painting Competition

(RD, Kolkata)

Pondicherry University


Workshop on “Sustainable Tourism for Inclusive Growth of Rural Areas”

Ahmedabad, Gujarat


Seminar on Sustainable Tourism for Development

(State Govt.)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu


Tamil Nadu Tourism Mart

(State Govt)

ISBT Terminal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh


Atithidevo Bhava Sensitization Programme for shopkeepers, vendors, rickshaw and autorickshaw drivers, etc. by IHM, Bhopal

NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh


Excursion for students to iconic places by IITTM, NOIDA.




14th October

(Saturday)

Bodhgaya, Bihar

Cultural Evening

(Govt. of Bihar

Zonal Cultural Centre)

  • Guided Heritage / Tourism Walks

  • Illumination around Site

  • Atithidevo Bhava Sensitization Programme for shopkeepers, vendors, rickshaw and autorickshaw drivers, etc. by IHM, Bhopal

  • Excursion Trip for Students from Hajipur to iconic sites in Bodhgaya

(RD in coordination with IHM & State Govt)

Gangtok, Sikkim

Cultural Evening

(Govt. of Sikkim

Zonal Cultural Centre)

  • Illumination around Site

  • Quiz / Essay / Painting Competitions for students

  • Sensitisation Programmes for Stakeholders

  • Tourism Exhibition

  • Showcasing Handicrafts/Handlooms/ Cuisine

  • Workshop on Homestays

(State Govt. – RD to coordinate)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu


Tamil Nadu Tourism Mart

(State Govt)

Ahmedabad, Gujarat


A Walk in World Heritage City of Ahmedabad with stakeholders

(State Govt.)

University of Hyderabad


Workshop on “Changing Paradigms in Tourism Management - Prospects and Challenges”

Kolkata, West Bengal


Sensitisation Programme for Radio Taxi Drivers

(RD – East)

Boat Club, Bhopal


Tourism Rally, by IHM Bhopal

Chennai, Tamil Nadu.


Run for Incredible India from Madya Kailash to Tidal Park, by IHM, Chennai.




15th October

(Sunday)

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Dastangoi, Dhai Aakhar Ki (Kabir) at lal Khan’s Tomb : Ankit Chadha

(Ministry of Culture)

Cultural Event of Music & Dance

(Zonal Cultural Centre)

  • Guided Heritage Walks in City

  • Sensitisation Programmes for Stakeholders

  • Illumination around Site

  • Quiz / Essay / Painting Competitions for students

  • Tourism Exhibition

(RD in coordination with State Govt and IHM/IITTM)

Nainital, Uttarakhand

Cultural Evening

(Govt. of Uttarakhand

Zonal Cultural Centre)

  • Sensitisation Programmes for Stakeholders

  • Illumination around Site

  • Quiz / Essay / Painting Competitions for students

(RD in coordination with State Govt and IHM/IITTM)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu


Tamil Nadu Tourism Mart

(State Govt)

Hanuwantiya, District Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh

Cultural Events in the evening

(State Govt. of M.P.)

Jalmahotsav - Festival of Adventure Tourism

  • Adventure Activities

  • Crafts Bazaar

  • Food Bazaar

(Till 2nd January 2018) (State Govt)

IITTM, Nellore


Workshop on “Promoting Cleanliness in Destinations”

Shahpura Lake, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh


Tourism Rally, by IHM Bhopal




16th October

(Monday)

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Naatya Katha ‘Panch Kanya’ : Dr. Sonal Mansingh

(Ministry of Culture)

  • Guided Heritage Walks

  • Sensitisation Programmes for Stakeholders

  • Illumination around Site

  • Quiz / Essay / Painting Competitions for students

  • Tourism Exhibition

(RD in coordination with State Govt and IHM/IITTM)

Kurukshetra, Haryana

Cultural Evening

(Govt. of Haryana

Zonal Cultural Centre)

  • Illumination around Site

  • Quiz / Rangoli / Painting Competitions for students

  • Craft Bazaar

  • Food Court

  • Cultural Performances

(State Govt – RD to coordinate)

  • Sensitisation Programmes for Stakeholders

(HRD Division with IHM / IITTM)

Kolkata, West Bengal


Mini Paryatan Parv at Bratachari Gram (2 days)

(RD – East with State Govt. & Stakeholders)

Gurdaspur, Punjab


Hygiene Awareness among tourists, street food vendors, other unorganised sector stakeholders by IHM, Gurdaspur.

Sonepur, Bihar


Hygiene Awareness among tourists, street food vendors, other unorganised sector stakeholders at Sonepur Mela Site by IHM, Hajipur.

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh


Essay Competition by IHM, Bhopal

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh


Essay & Quiz Competition by IHM, Lucknowl

Aurangabad, Maharashtra.


Inauguration of Wayside Amenities at Sillod.

(State Govt.)




17th October

(Tuesday

Chilika Lake, Odisha

Cultural Evening

(Govt. of Odish