Department of Tourism of Puducherry government today inked a MOU with the Deputy Mayor of French region for the promotion of tourism in Puduchery. Lt Governor Dr Iqbal Singh, Chief Minister N.Rangasamy, the Tourism Minister P.Rajavelu were present on the occasion.

Special Secretary to Tourism (Puducherry) department B R Babu signed on behalf of the Puducherry administration while the Deputy Mayor of the city of Villeneuve Sur Lot Marc Tranchard inked the MOU on behalf of the French regional administration.

A release said that the MOU envisaged development of tourism, conservation of heritage and environment and urban development in the Union Territory of Puducherry, a former French colony. Heritage buildings here would be renovated besides establishment of a museum at Arikamedu, a historic site where in the first century BC trade links were in existence between Puducherry and Rome through exports of precious stones, gems and other commodities.

The MOU also envisages promotion of environment upkeep activities within boulevard limits here.

PTI