The 2nd Regional Conference of Tourism Ministers of North Central States was held on 21st April at Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand for promotion and development of tourism. The States of Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarkhand and UT of Chandigarh participated. The delegates from Haryana, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand were led by the respective Tourism Ministers.
The Conference was inaugurated by Shri Subodh Kant Sahai, Minister of Tourism, Government of India and Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. In his inaugural address Shri Sahai stated that tourism sector in India is witnessing an encouraging growth with foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) of 5.58 million in 2010. This was 9.5% higher than 2009. It is the endeavour of the Ministry to enhance India’s share in the global tourism market up to 1%. He said domestic tourists visits has risen to 650 million in 2009 which is an increase of 15.5 % over 2008.
The Minister said hygiene and sanitary conditions at key tourism destinations are one of the major areas of concern. Shri Sahai said the State Governments have been requested to take the issue of hygiene with the concerned departments and local bodies to improve the sanitary conditions.
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