New Delhi: “We Will Assist And Support Investors For The Making India The Tourist Destination Of Choice,” Stated Dr Mahesh Sharma, Minister Of State (I/C) For Tourism And Culture. He Was Speaking At The Valedictory Session Of The Incredible India Tourism Investors’ Summit 2016 Organized By The Ministry Of Tourism In Partnership With The Confederation Of Indian Industry And The Tourism Finance Corporation Of India. He Reiterated The Support And Assistance Of The Ministry Of Tourism For Investment Projects. He Referred To The Tourist Helpline In 12 Languages And Highlighted That A Portal Is Being Opened For Inviting Suggestions. “Let Us Join Hands To Give Tourists A Memorable Experience,” He Added.
The Iitis 2016, The First Investment Summit For Tourism To Be Held In India, Came To A Resounding Close Today With Several Announcements Being Made To Promote Investments. These Included:
- Institutionalisation Of Iitis To Be Held Annually With The Next Summit To Be Organized In September 2017;
- Setting Up Of A Task Force Headed By Secretary, Tourism, With Membership From Relevant Ministries, State Governments, And Industry Associations To Undertake Strategic Planning;
- Setting Up Of An Investor Facilitation Desk To Handhold Investors And Facilitate Projects; And,
- Organising Investor Meets In States With The Support Of Ministry Of Tourism.
Shri Vinod Zutshi, Secretary, M/O Tourism Applauded The Investors And Informed That Many Mous Were Exchanged During The Session And Many More Are In The Pipeline.
Ms Cecile Fruman, Global Director, Trade And Competitiveness, World Bank, Noted That The Tourism Sector Is Among The Top Sectors With Potential To Create Jobs. The World Bank Is Supporting India’s Buddhist Circuit Development And Will Provide Support For Sustainable Tourism Development Including Through Funds, She Added.
Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, Cii, Said That The Iitis 2016 Had The Participation Of 29 States And Union Territories And About 3000 Delegates Attended. About 700 Investible Projects Were Offered, And 16 Special State Sessions Were Held. States Also Took Part In An Exhibition Which Was Widely Appreciated..
